Artelier
Job Summary
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.
Job Description
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.
Job Requirements
- Educated to a minimum of a university degree level in project management and/or an architecture, interiors/design, or an art related subject.
- At least 10 years’ relevant professional experience, qualifications and training in design, project management and delivery for an international firm.
- Track record of delivering largescale 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 managing 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.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager – Bristol, UK
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Curation
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 30 Jan 2026
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Location:
South West
Job: Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager – Bristol, UK
Job: Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager – Bristol, UK
Organisation: Artelier
Postcode: BS6 5RL
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