careers Art Handling Technician
Art Handling Technician
Artiq is a dynamic team over of 40 people, bringing momentum to a new arts economy where artists and creative businesses can thrive, and careers can be built. Working with an international client base, we are growing fast and creating new opportunities all the time for talented people passionate about art.
Based in London and operating in 20+ countries, we work with and represent some of the best artists in the world and help our clients to build collections and experiences, giving them unrivalled access to the cultural world.
Based in London and operating in 20+ countries, we work with and represent some of the best artists in the world and help our clients to build collections and experiences, giving them unrivalled access to the cultural world.
Purpose of the role
We're looking for a full-time Art Handling Technician to join the Artiq team.
Our team of highly skilled art handling technicians look after the transfer of artworks from our storage facility to the display site and oversees their safe installation to an exceptional standard.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable knowledge and initiative for curating art on-site and be proactive with problem-solving against last-minute changes and unplanned situations. You will serve as the public face of Artiq, representing us onsite to clients and suppliers.
Our team of highly skilled art handling technicians look after the transfer of artworks from our storage facility to the display site and oversees their safe installation to an exceptional standard.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable knowledge and initiative for curating art on-site and be proactive with problem-solving against last-minute changes and unplanned situations. You will serve as the public face of Artiq, representing us onsite to clients and suppliers.
Reports to
Operations Manager
Main responsibilities
• To serve as the public face of Artiq, representing us onsite to clients and suppliers.
• To hang and install artwork for our clients, with the highest level of quality.
• To manage contracted and internal teams of Technicians on all technical aspects of project delivery.
• To work closely with the Project Coordinators & Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest quality.
• To hang and install artwork for our clients, with the highest level of quality.
• To manage contracted and internal teams of Technicians on all technical aspects of project delivery.
• To work closely with the Project Coordinators & Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest quality.
Specific responsibilities, experience and skills
• Move, assemble, install and deinstall all types of artwork safely and to a high standard.
• Have clear understanding of safety procedures.
• Be well presented and provide clear and consistent communication both to clients and to Artiq team members about project progress.
• Promote and be an ambassador for the company at all times. Highly professional, patient and understanding – our contacts range from loading bay staff to CEOs. You represent Artiq with every conversation you have.
• Demonstrable knowledge and initiative for curating art on site.
• Proactive with problem-solving against last minute changes and unplanned situations.
• Where necessary help the project team in job quoting.
• Maintain a high-level and smooth supplier relationship by regular and open communication with established and new suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers on project delivery.
• Project manage custom jobs, including but not limited to custom frame orders, reframing and bespoke fabrication jobs.
• Manage and minimise overheads for installations and find cost-savings wherever possible.
• Report to the project teams and client consultants post-installation.
• Perform general administrative duties assisting the Operations Manager in general office logistics for the company.
• Constantly innovate and strive to find sources for new suppliers, including but not limited to, speaking with new suppliers on the phone and in person; utilising social media; building strategic partnerships; press scanning; networking.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the company at all times and ensure all confidential documents are securely stored.
• Willingness to travel, both within London, regionally and on occasion, internationally.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Coordinator to maintain the art store and prepare for upcoming projects.
• Conduct thorough site surveys and audits of client collections, allowing for smoother quoting and project delivery.
• UK driving license required.
• Have clear understanding of safety procedures.
• Be well presented and provide clear and consistent communication both to clients and to Artiq team members about project progress.
• Promote and be an ambassador for the company at all times. Highly professional, patient and understanding – our contacts range from loading bay staff to CEOs. You represent Artiq with every conversation you have.
• Demonstrable knowledge and initiative for curating art on site.
• Proactive with problem-solving against last minute changes and unplanned situations.
• Where necessary help the project team in job quoting.
• Maintain a high-level and smooth supplier relationship by regular and open communication with established and new suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers on project delivery.
• Project manage custom jobs, including but not limited to custom frame orders, reframing and bespoke fabrication jobs.
• Manage and minimise overheads for installations and find cost-savings wherever possible.
• Report to the project teams and client consultants post-installation.
• Perform general administrative duties assisting the Operations Manager in general office logistics for the company.
• Constantly innovate and strive to find sources for new suppliers, including but not limited to, speaking with new suppliers on the phone and in person; utilising social media; building strategic partnerships; press scanning; networking.
• Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the company at all times and ensure all confidential documents are securely stored.
• Willingness to travel, both within London, regionally and on occasion, internationally.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Coordinator to maintain the art store and prepare for upcoming projects.
• Conduct thorough site surveys and audits of client collections, allowing for smoother quoting and project delivery.
• UK driving license required.
Deadline
Thursday August 8
Salary
£27,000 - £28,000 plus discretionary bonus.
How to apply
Please send with your CV and a short cover letter to careers@artiq.co with the subject line Art Handling Technician.
Additional information
This is a full-time role based in our London warehouse and at client sites.
Artiq is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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Artiq is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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