Clarendon Fine Art is the world’s largest and fastest growing network of contemporary art galleries. Our mission is to make beautiful artwork accessible to an ever-increasing audience of customers. As we approach the opening of our 100th Gallery, we continue to pride ourselves in delivering an exceptional customer experience. Our business embraces those who have a wealth of personality and motivation, and in return offer exciting career opportunities in an inspirational and expanding environment.
Based at our Head Office in Lichfield, Staffordshire, the ideal candidate has the ability to motivate and inspire their Artists, they are responsible for being the voice of the brand ensuring the artists vision is always adhered to.
The position works collaboratively with design, marketing and sales teams and requires a driven and creative individual to support the planning and implementation of campaigns for your artist brands and developing them to reach greater brand awareness.
Main Duties:
1. Manage a portfolio of international and award winning artists, developing relationships, coordinating their production and guiding them both creatively and commercially.
2. Support the Head of Artist Programme Management and Chief Creative Director, in implementation and execution of artist campaigns in line with the group strategy, meeting the specific needs of the UK market.
3. Develop and manage successful launches of new collections from creation to execution.
4. Monitor your portfolios progress, develop strategies to improve artists brand growth and revenue.
5. Overseeing the buying and consigning artwork and curation of artwork for exhibitions.
6. Work closely with marketing department on timelines, key dates and specific UK needs.
7. Communicating to the Gallery, Sales & Marketing teams and ensure that each campaign is suitably supported, implemented and later evaluated.
8. Inspire and educate teams across the business, working closely with internal departments to drive knowledge and passion for your artists.
9. Understand art market trends and competitors, attend relevant artist events and fairs.
Your skillset:
10. To excel in this role, you must possess a relevant art / creative qualification or a proven track record in a creative field.
11. You must be energetic and passionate about art and the contemporary art world.
12. Strong communication and project management skills.
13. You will have the ability to balance creative and commercial considerations in order to deliver great results.
14. Strong relationship management skills and ability to negotiate.
15. Able to cultivate strong partnerships across partnering teams.
16. Creative thinker and proactive, resourceful problem solver.
17. Organised and keen attention to detail.
18. Experience presenting to the executive level.
19. Ability to analyse sales data with attention to detail.
20. Able to work under pressure effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
21. Strong organisational and time management skills.
22. A creative flair to seek out and identify up-and-coming global art and culture trends.
23. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
24. Full driving licence is essential as you will be primarily based at our HQ in Lichfield with travel to our Galleries around the UK.
Why Choose Us?:
25. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
26. We offer a fantastic employee discount scheme on our portfolio of art work.
27. Free onsite parking.
28. Contributory employee pension scheme.
29. Join the wider company at social events throughout the year.
30. We offer a 24/7 helpline for you and your relatives, somebody to talk to, mental health assessments and action plans for short term counselling.
31. We offer you benefits and discounts including food, drink, retailers and fun days out!