Bristol, UK
Project director
at Artelier
Artelier is hiring a project director to join its team in Bristol, UK.
Introduction
Artelier is a leading art consultancy based in Bristol, UK and Málaga, Spain. Working internationally, the company’s portfolio of projects includes public art/exhibitions, private residential, yachts/aviation, corporate and high-end hotels. We are a small team of passionate and dedicated individuals.
We are looking for an exceptionally talented and organised project director with at least ten years’ experience of solid project management and delivery of international design projects.
The project director will take ownership of, and oversee the successful delivery of large scale and complex international projects relevant to our industries. In addition to project management, our ideal candidate would also have a background and proficiency in either architecture, design, interior design or art curation.
The project director will report directly to the company founder/creative director and the commercial director and will manage a small team of project managers and designers/curators.
Education and experience:
- educated to a minimum of a university degree level in project management and/or an architecture, interiors/design or an art related subject
- at least ten years’ relevant professional experience, qualifications and training in project management and delivery for an international firm
- a track record of delivering large scale and complex international design projects and programmes
- experience and evidence of successfully managing budgets over £1m
- knowledge of international shipping, imports/exports and overseas logistics solutions
- team leadership and ability to inspire and managing a team of five or more
- experience of working closely with client team and managing project relations
- experience of managing suppliers – preferably with experience of working with artists and galleries
- proven technical skills and proficiency with project management software, as well as Adobe Creative suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and AutoCAD
- preferably a portfolio of design work and curation for projects – concept presentations through to detailed design, specification and documentation – preferably with art elements
- passion for modern and contemporary art, with a genuine desire to expand knowledge in this field
Role outline
Project management and delivery:
- head up company project management and delivery for international projects, day to day and strategic
- management and monitoring of overall project budget and timeline (over £1m)
- creation and ongoing monitoring of strategic project plan with defined milestones
- leading initial client/project onboarding and ongoing project update meetings with client
- responsible for logistics and shipping for complex international artwork shipments
- overseeing team of two project managers and two senior interior designers
- direct report to company founder/creative director and company commercial director
General
As a small company you will also likely be involved in other more day-to-day and administrative tasks.
You will be conscientious, highly professional and confident being in a client facing role. At the same time, you will work well in a team and will be a personable new addition to our friendly team. The role will likely involve travel to key suppliers, as well as to clients and project locations.
Location and salary
The role will be office-based in Bristol, UK. This is advertised as a full-time role, but we are also open to part-time.
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000, plus performance bonus scheme
How to apply
The role is for immediate start and we will review applications upon receipt.
To apply please submit:
- cover Letter (one page)
- CV
- portfolio (optional)
All applications must be emailed directly to Talia with Lucy in CC.
[email protected], CC. [email protected]
Applications uploaded to third party websites, such as Indeed, Dezeen and LinkedIn will not be considered.