Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager

Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, United Kingdom (remote possible, office in Bristol, UK or Málaga, Spain preferred).

JR UK
• Artelier | Art Consultancy

Full‑time, 37.5 hours/week, £40,000 - £55,000 GBP (or €40,000 - €55,000 EUR) + performance bonus scheme.

Artelier is a leading international Art Consultancy based in the UK and Spain. The company’s portfolio includes public art/exhibitions, private residential, yachts/aviation, corporate and hotels.

• At least 10 years’ professional experience researching, curating, designing, and managing FF&E and Art for international commercial, hospitality, and private projects – not galleries and museums or similar.
• Minimum university degree level in project management and/or architecture, interiors/design, or an art‑related subject.

• Track record of delivering large‑scale and complex international design projects and programmes.
• Experience and evidence of successfully managing budgets over £1m.
• Knowledge of international shipping, imports/exports, and overseas logistics solutions.
• Team leadership and ability to inspire and manage a team of 5 or more.
• Experience of working closely with client team and managing project relations.
• Experience of managing suppliers – preferably with artists and galleries.
• Proven technical skills and proficiency with project management software, Adobe Creative suite (Photoshop, InDesign), and AutoCAD.
• Preferably portfolio of design work and curation for projects – concept presentations through to detailed design, specification and documentation – with art elements.
• Passion for modern and contemporary art, with a genuine desire to expand knowledge in this field.

• Research artists and maintain extensive knowledge of contemporary art, craft, and design.
• Lead cutting‑edge approach to art curation, staying ahead of latest art world and design developments.
• Develop sophisticated, well‑researched, and contextually relevant art concept presentations.
• Refine and evolve concept presentations through schematic design mark‑ups on floor plans, elevations, and renders.
• Prepare detailed design documents and schedules with item specifications, procurement details, and supplier information.
• Coordinate with suppliers to establish stock levels, commissioning details, and arrange sampling.
• Attend project sites to curate pieces and sign off final presentation.
• Maintain understanding of artistic processes, materials, and production methods for decision making and quality control.
• Research materials and techniques to source suitable suppliers for artwork production, framing, and installation.
• Review DD documents and verify artwork specifications prior to supply.
• Manage orders and contracts with artists and oversee commissioning process, proactively identifying and addressing challenges.
• Troubleshoot and collaborate with artists to resolve technical or aesthetic issues.
• Oversee artwork inspections at studio and storage facility, ensuring quality standards are met, escalating issues to the Director when necessary.

• Manage project timelines, track progress of artwork orders, and report regularly to the Director.
• Communicate with clients to provide updates, including schedules, sampling, artwork progress, and completion.
• Supervise and support project assistants and art technicians to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, obtaining quotes, placing orders, tracking payments, and presenting financial summary to Director upon completion.
• Track client payments and liaise with Director to ensure cash flow.
• Coordinate with shipping partners to arrange large complex international shipments, obtaining quotes, collating invoices, and preparing export documentation.
• Assist clients at delivery stage to ensure smooth logistics.
• Develop and maintain relationships with trusted logistics and shipping partners.
• Oversee installation of international projects on‑site and coordinate installation teams for smooth delivery.

In a small company, you will also handle other day‑to‑day and administrative tasks. You should be conscientious, highly professional, client‑facing, and personable, working well within a team. The role may involve travel to key suppliers, clients, and project locations.