Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager

Job information

Posted: 29.05.2026

Job reference: 3685367630455111680373451

Location:

JR UK (Nottingham, Midlands; London, South East England; Sidcup)

Listing type:
Basic

EU work permit required:
No

Full‑time 5 days/ 37.5 hours per week / £40,000 - £55,000 GBP or €40,000 - €55,000 EUR, depending on experience plus performance bonus scheme.

The role can be remote, or office based and is preferred if the candidate is in Bristol, UK or Málaga, Spain. This is advertised as a full‑time role.

Artelier is a leading international Art Consultancy based in the UK and Spain. Working on the most iconic projects internationally, the company’s portfolio of projects includes public art/exhibitions, private residential, yachts/aviation, corporate and hotels. We are a small team of passionate and dedicated individuals. Learn more about our work here:

We are looking for an exceptionally talented, organised and worldly Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager with at least 10 years’ experience of art consultancy / design work, as well as project management delivery for major international projects that are relevant to our sectors. The candidate will take ownership of their projects from concept through to delivery, as well as provide specific art consultancy / design or PM support to wider projects in the company.

• 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.
• Educated to a minimum of a university degree level in project management and/or an architecture, interiors/design, or an art related subject.

Please note, applicants who do not meet the above essential criteria will not be considered.

• 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 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.

• Research artists and uphold an extensive knowledge of contemporary art, craft and design – inclusive of the detailed making processes and materiality.
• Lead a cutting‑edge approach to art curation and be ahead of the curve with latest art world and design developments relevant to our industries.
• Responsible for developing 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 specification, 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 presentation.
• 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 in the lead up to supply.
• Manage orders and contracts with artists, and oversee the commissioning process, proactively identifying and addressing potential challenges with specific artworks.
• To troubleshoot solutions to technical or aesthetic issues with artworks,…