Lead project director and designer

Job description
Artelier is seeking a lead project director and designer to join its team in Bristol, UK.

Position: full-time, five days a week/37.5 hours per week (part time may be considered)

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000, plus performance bonus scheme

Introduction

Artelier is a leading art consultancy based in Bristol, UK and Málaga, Spain. Working internationally, the company’s portfolio of projects includes public art/exhibitions, private residential, yachts/aviation, corporate and high-end hotels.

We are looking for an exceptionally talented and organised individual with solid project management and procurement experience for large scale and complex international projects relevant to our industries.

Whilst project management is the overarching role, there will also be some parallel duties in design and art curation. In addition to project management, our ideal candidate would also have a background and proficiency in either architecture, design, interior design or art curation.

The lead project manager and designer/art curator will report directly to the company founder/creative director and the commercial director, as well as manage a small team of designers/curators and project managers.

Education and experience:
• 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 ten years’ relevant professional experience, qualifications and training in project management and procurement for an international firm
• track record of delivering large scale and complex international 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 five 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
• strong 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

Role outline – general:

As a small company you will also likely be involved in other more day-to-day and administrative tasks. You will be conscientious, highly professional and confident being in a client facing role. Whilst at the same time, you will work well in a team and be a personable new addition to our friendly team. The role will likely involve travel to key suppliers, as well as to clients and project locations.

Location and salary

The role would be office based, in Bristol. This is advertised as a full-time role, but we are also open to part-time.

How to apply

The role is for immediate start and we will review applications upon receipt.

To apply please submit the following via the ‘apply for job’ button below:
• cover letter (one page)
• CV
• portfolio

Please CC. lucy@artelier.co.uk into the application email.

www.artelier.com