Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager

Job Information

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, East Anglia, United Kingdom. Company:
JR UK
. Client /

Employer:

Artelier | Art Consultancy
. Job reference: 3685367630455111680373441. Listing type:
Basic. EU work permit required:
No. Posted: 29.05.2026. Expiry: 13.07.2026.

Full‑time (5 days per week, 37.5 hours). Salary: £40,000–£55,000 GBP (or €40,000–€55,000 EUR) depending on experience, plus performance bonus scheme. Remote possible; office based preferred if candidate is in Bristol, UK or Málaga, Spain.

Artelier is a leading international art consultancy based in the UK and Spain. Working on iconic projects worldwide, the portfolio includes public art/exhibitions, private residential, yachts/aviation, corporate and hotels. We are a small, passionate and dedicated team.

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• At least 10 years’ professional experience researching, curating, designing, and managing FF&E and art for international commercial, hospitality, and private projects – not galleries, museums or similar.
• Educated to a minimum of a university degree level in project management and/or an 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 teams and managing project relations.
• Experience of managing suppliers – preferably with experience of working with artists and galleries.
• Proven technical skills and proficiency with project management software, as well as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and AutoCAD.
• Preferably a portfolio of design work and curation for projects – concept presentations through to detailed design, specification and documentation – preferably with art elements.
• Passion for modern and contemporary art, with a genuine desire to expand knowledge in this field.

Art Research & Curation

• Research artists and maintain an extensive knowledge of contemporary art, craft and design – inclusive of detailed making processes and materiality.
• Lead a cutting‑edge approach to art curation and stay ahead of the curve with latest art and design developments relevant to our industries.
• Develop sophisticated, well‑researched and contextually relevant art concept presentations.
• Refine and evolve the concept presentations through to schematic design mark‑ups on floor plans, elevations and renders.
• Prepare detailed design documents and schedules with item specifications, procurement details and supplier information.
• Liaise with suppliers to establish stock levels, commissioning details and arrange sampling.
• Attend project sites to curate pieces and sign off final presentations.
• Maintain a strong understanding of artistic processes, materials and production methods to support decision making and quality control.
• Conduct research into artists, materials and techniques to source the most suitable suppliers for artwork production, framing and installation.
• Review DD documents and verify artwork specifications before supply.
• Manage orders and contracts with artists, oversee the commissioning process and proactively identify and address potential challenges with specific artworks.
• Collaborate with artists to troubleshoot technical or aesthetic issues with artworks as they occur.
• Oversee artwork inspections at the studio and storage facility, ensuring quality standards are met and escalating issues to the Director when necessary.

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage project timelines, track progress of artwork orders and provide regular reports to the Director.
• Liaise with clients to provide regular updates, including schedules, sampling, artwork progress and completion.
• Supervise and support project assistants and art technicians, ensuring project goals are achieved.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within budget. This includes obtaining quotes from artists and…