Job Description
Key Responsibilities
* Hub of a small arts practice Coordinate and manage all administrative tasks for a busy artist with several ongoing projects at any time
* Inventory & consignment management Keep records and archives up to date with relevant imagery and works details (Artlogic training can be provided). Coordination with studio assistant.
* Bookkeeping & Invoicing (training can be provided)
* Photography Overseeing professional photography & retouching as well as have good photography, photo editing and resizing skills
* Promotion & Marketing Create client presentations & proposals, promote exhibitions, new artworks and exciting news
* Sales Assist Ute in following up enquiries, assist at UK events such as Goldsmiths’ Fair and Open Studios
* Social Media & Artist Website Maintain, update, and produce content, including for external listings. Basic understanding of SEO
* Client & Partnership Relations Maintaining contacts database, nurturing and building relationships
* Project Management Be familiar with project management principles to oversee scheduling, deadlines and key milestones in our ClickUp software (further training can be provided)
* Initiate Improvements Create style guides, templates, manage delegations
Qualifications
Candidate Key Criteria
* Be Organised Methodical and thorough, able to prioritise tasks and bring a systemised and logical structure to work
* Communication Professional, friendly and concise communication skills to engage with our galleries, collectors, clients, press and suppliers
* Resourceful and Proactive Able to take on tasks in unknown territories, can-do attitude, problem solve, learn on the go and generate new opportunities. Ability to work both as part of a team and independently
* Keen Interest & Relevant experience in studio management and marketing experience in similar contemporary craft / art jewellery / art or design based studio practices or galleries and knowledge of the current landscape
Desirable Skills
* Writing Skills advanced copywriting for press releases, press enquiries, interviews, artist statements, artwork descriptions
* Facilitate Growth Research and prepare exhibition, grant, collaboration, publication or commission opportunities
Additional Information
What is on Offer
Join a prominent artist practice exhibiting internationally. Being a small practice, the position allows the candidate to work closely alongside the artist and be fully involved in all administrative and marketing aspects.
* Freelance position - London N1 & WC1
* Part-Time, 2 days a week
* Mostly on site – hybrid may be possible on occasions
* Days can have some degree of flexibility, depending on circumstances
* Salary Pro Rata £25,000 - £35,000 (£16 - £21 per hour) – dependant on skills and experience
Application Process
* To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter here on SmartRecruiters: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/UteDecker-SculpturalJewellery/743999979635091-art-administrator-practice-manager-marketing-assistant
* Application deadline is 24 May 2024
* Interviews will be held the week commencing 3rd June 2024
* Start of position flexible, ideally beginning of July
* Early applications encouraged (for the ideal candidate, all dates could be earlier)
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch: opportunities(at)utedecker.com
please note, I will be travelling 15 – 29 April and will respond upon my return