Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager – Bristol, UK

Key Responsibilities: (Please refer to attached document for full job specification)

Art Research & Curation

• 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.

Art Commissioning

• 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.
• Manage orders and contracts with artists, and oversee the commissioning process.
• Oversee artwork inspections at the studio and storage facility, ensuring quality standards are met.

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage project timelines, track progress of artwork orders.
• Liaise with clients to provide regular updates, including schedules, sampling, artwork progress and completion.
• Supervise and support the project assistants and art technicians, to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within budget
• To liaise and manage our shipping partners to arrange large complex international shipments. This includes obtaining quotes, collating invoices for payment, and preparing all required export documentation.
• To go to site to oversee the installation of international projects, and coordinate the installation teams, to ensure a smooth on-site delivery.