Art Administrator / Practice Manager / Marketing Assistant
- Part-time
Company Description
Ute Decker is an artist jeweller known for her minimalist sculptural statement pieces. Her work is represented by leading galleries specialising in jewellery by painters and sculptors; exhibited at major international fairs such as PAD, Design Miami & Basel and found in several museum collections including the V&A. Furthermore, with a desire to empower and champion positive change, Ute is a leading voice of the responsible jewellery movement.
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