London, UK
Production associate
at David Gill Gallery
David Gill Gallery is seeking a production associate to join its team in London.
Company and job description
David Gill Gallery is an innovative and pioneering gallery of limited edition and unique contemporary design and sculpture, championing and showcasing the work of leading international artists, architects and designers.
With a production and technical design studio onsite, we are seeking an experienced person with a strong knowledge of furniture construction and experience using a variety of materials and fabrication methods who can work in the studio team and is excited about being a part of creating important and historical pieces of contemporary design.
Key responsibilities include:
- oversee the design and production of gallery artist collections from concept stage through to manufacture, including material and component specifications, drawings and production of prototypes
- plan and manage a production schedule, monitor the production processes and set and control the quality standards
- supplier relationship management (budgets, negotiating costs, sourcing and contacting suppliers)
- liaise with different departments, teams and companies, eg. internal managers, artists
Key person and experience required:
- experienced in the fabrication of luxury, bespoke and limited range of sculptural/artistic furniture and products
- strong planning and organisation skills to schedule your own work to meet the team’s goals and the ability to act decisively
- capacity to grasp complex design and production concepts easily
- fluency to deal with various software and CAD programmes; we use Rhino and Adobe Suite; Keyshot would be desirable
- strong attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality control
- excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills
- strong negotiation skills for getting materials within budget and within timeframe for project
- leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines
- a results-driven approach to work
- ability to travel and be competent at note taking and be able to take onsite measurements
- knowledge of other languages would be desirable (Spanish, French, Italian)
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