Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager in Bath

Job Information

Location: Bath, South West England, United Kingdom (remote or office based, preference Bristol, UK or Málaga, Spain).

Contract: Full-time, 5 days, 37.5 hours per week.

Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 GBP (or €40,000 – €55,000 EUR) plus performance bonus scheme.

Introduction

Artelier is a leading international Art Consultancy based in the UK and Spain, working on iconic public art, private residences, yachts, aviation, corporate and hotel projects.

Senior Art Consultant & Project Manager required with at least 10 years of experience in art consultancy, design, and project management of major international projects.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience researching, curating, designing, and managing FF&E and art for international commercial, hospitality, and private projects (excludes galleries and museums).
• University degree in project management, architecture, interior design or a related art discipline.

Highly Desirable Criteria

• Track record of delivering large‑scale, complex international design projects.
• Experience managing budgets over £1m.
• Knowledge of international shipping, imports/exports, and overseas logistics.
• Team leadership and ability to inspire a team of 5 or more.
• Strong client relations and project relationship management.
• Supplier management experience, especially with artists and galleries.
• Proficiency in project management software, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), and AutoCAD.
• Portfolio of design work and curation for projects, including concept presentations and detailed design documentation.
• Passion for modern and contemporary art.

Key Responsibilities

Art Research & Curation

• Research artists, contemporary art, craft and design, including materiality.
• Lead cutting‑edge art curation aligned with industry developments.
• Develop sophisticated, contextually relevant art concept presentations and schematic design mark‑ups.
• Prepare detailed design documents with specifications, procurement details and supplier information.
• Coordinate with suppliers to establish stock, commissioning and sampling.
• Attend project sites to curate pieces and sign off final presentation.
• Maintain understanding of artistic processes, materials, and production methods.
• Source suitable suppliers for artwork production, framing and installation.
• Review DD documents and verify artwork specifications.
• Manage orders, contracts and commissioning process with artists.
• Collaborate with artists to resolve technical or aesthetic issues.
• Oversee artwork inspections at studio and storage facilities, escalating to Director as needed.

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage project timelines, track artwork orders, provide regular reports to Director.
• Liaise with clients for updates: schedules, sampling, progress, and completion.
• Supervise and support project assistants and art technicians.
• Prepare and manage budgets; obtain quotes, place orders, track payments; present financial summary.
• Track client payments and liaise with Director to ensure cash flow.
• Coordinate shipping partners for complex international shipments; prepare export documentation.
• Manage logistics at delivery stage and coordinate installation teams onsite.
• Develop and maintain relationships with trusted logistics and shipping partners.
• Oversee onsite installation of international projects.

General

As a small company, you may also handle day‑to‑day administrative tasks, client‑facing interactions, and travel to suppliers, clients and project sites.