Studio / curator assistant (Part-time, London)

  • Contract
  • London

umum+


  • Job Title: Studio / curator assistant (Part-time, London)
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Sun, 09 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    London

Job Description

https://www.umumobjects.com/ – UMUM+ is a design-led curatorial collective founded in London by designer Shutong Fan and curator Dan Huang. We work closely with craftspeople and collectors worldwide. Our practice spans exhibitions, events, visual identity, publishing, product and spatial design, and is built on long-term partnerships.

Selected partners: Arisu Ange, Common Divisor, Triple Neck, Galerie Gegend.

We’re seeking ambitious, talented teammates to join us on international collaborations, ongoing exhibitions, and store operations. We work with a flat structure-sharing ideas and learning from one another.

1) Studio / curator assistant (Part-time, London)

Paid on project basis, 12 hours per week, project fee from £200 – £1000 depends on scale of the project and workloads.

Job Requirements

UMUM OBJECTS (the store)

  • Schedule periodic social posts (Instagram / Red)
  • Help plan community events (talks, tastings, workshops)
  • Assist with product uploads and display updates; update website pages via Wix Studio
  • Liaise with craftsman, artists, designers, and clients
  • Support brand/media outreach
  • Build and maintain the mailing list; help prepare newsletters
  • Product photography and basic editing (beneficial)

Archive & documentation

  • Maintain clear project documentation and archives

Skills & experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a design/art-related field, or equivalent experience
  • Meticulous attention to detail; organised and reliable
  • Comfortable with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 365
  • Strong English writing skills
  • Photography and videography experience (beneficial)
  • English plus Chinese and/or Japanese (beneficial)
  • Basic 3D modelling (Rhino or SketchUp) (beneficial)

Job Responsibilities

UMUM+ (the studio)

  • Research art/design fairs, open calls, and collaboration opportunities
  • Coordinate timelines and logistics with venues and partners
  • Support exhibition planning (research, meeting notes, install assistance)
  • Research craft traditions, artists, and makers; produce concise written pieces

How to Apply

How to apply

Application deadline: 9 November 2025 (ASAP)
Email [email protected]
Subject: Studio Assistant Application – Your Name
Include: CV, portfolio (any exhibitions or relevant work), a short cover letter (≤200 words), and your availability.

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