JLL is seeking an experienced Art Collection Manager to join our award-winning Workplace Experience team at one of our most prestigious client sites in the heart of Canary Wharf, London. This is a rare opportunity to shape and steward a world‑class art collection for a leading global financial services organisation.
Key Functions that will form part of the role
* Project Management
* Curatorial
* Collection Management, Development & Planning
* Collection Activation
* Registrar Duties
* Legal
Below is a full description of responsibilities included in the scope of the role.
Project Management
* Manage contracted art consultant, project tracker, pipeline of artwork package delivery and all related materials for all EMEA offices such as London, Milan, Madrid, Budapest, and Paris
* Liaise with all design parties and project managers on queries related to artwork
Curatorial
* Review and edit strategic artwork decks for senior leaders. Bring a high level of detail
* Answer questions about the collection via clear and concise written, oral, or email correspondence
Collection Management, Development & Planning
* Manage the deaccessioning process, ensuring compliance with ethical and legal standards as well as the Client’s company policies
* Supervise collection of inventory cataloging for legacy artworks; check terminology for accuracy
* Facilitate and recommend conservation and repair of artworks as needed.
Collection Activation
* Partner with varied employee network groups and business units to promote the Collection for educational programming
* Collaborate with Marketing to create engaging Art Collection content for the Firm’s Intranet and digital screens
* Create art books to educate employees on relevant office artwork displays. Development includes clear copy writing and proof reading, managing strict deadlines, expectations of multiple stakeholders, and budget requirements.
Registrar Duties
* Maintain accuracy of artwork records in collection management database and manage inventory sheets and database for all EMEA artworks. Coordinate with local office stakeholders to inventory and condition check artworks
* Prepare documentation and provenance for new acquisitions and research documentation for deaccessioning
* In case of office decommissions, evaluate status of artwork inventory and make recommendations for future state of artwork
Legal
* Manage vendor performance and liaise with Legal on contract adjustments, onboarding and termination
* With Legal, discuss and adjust copyright Redlines on a case-by-case basis
* Ideate on and work with Legal on any new copyright, vendor forms, or loan requests
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