Artist Manager (Account & Project Manager) in London

Avant Arte is a curated platform connecting the world’s leading artists and public arts institutions with a new generation of enthusiasts, collectors and patrons. We collaborate with contemporary artists to create limited editions of the highest quality, from prints and sculptures to digital works. Our global community of over 4 million collectors and art enthusiasts reflects the growing energy and curiosity of a new generation transforming how art is discovered and supported.

We’re a small team with big ambitions, aiming to create a company that remains thoughtful as we scale and tries to be genuinely progressive in how we operate. We want people to own what they do and be given the autonomy and freedom to make mistakes, learn, and create something meaningful. We all work hard because we care about what Avant Arte is here to do – we’re looking for exceptional people who are proactive, hungry to learn, and want to put their pride in our collective achievements. Creating an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity is critical if we want to build something with impact and meaning.

An Artist Manager is personable and marketing-savvy, with the organisation skills and ability to work across multiple teams in the business. This role puts the Artist Manager in charge of Avant Arte’s important artist relationships.

CORE ROLE ELEMENTS

• ARTIST RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (ARM)
• Act as a primary contact for a roster of artists, building strong, trusted relationships that maximise engagement, streamline project execution and create long-term value for both the artists and the business.
• Proactively manage all accounts, ensuring consistent communication and smooth delivery.
• Build meaningful relationships with artists, their studio managers and galleries.
• Gain a deep understanding of each artist’s ambitions to shape how we collaborate effectively.
• Drive engagement in content, promotion, collector referrals and project deliveries.
• Become an expert in each artist’s market and practice, combining relationship skills with analysis of demand dynamics.
• Collaborate with internal teams to advocate for artist needs while balancing business priorities.
• Strengthen relationships through studio visits, introductions, and profile-building opportunities.
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• End to end ownership of all projects, ensuring they meet all project milestones and deadlines and are delivered with an exceptional artist experience.
• Work closely with the Marketing, Creative Production and Sales team to develop long-term strategy and release plans for our top artists.
• Ensure all project ideas are data-based, properly researched and commercially viable.
• Work with the legal team to draw up the ‘artist agreement contract’.
• Share full breakdowns with artists, including production costs and profit scenarios.
• Ensure all projects are moving at pace and being delivered to high standards.
• Develop comms plans with Marketing & Content team and share with artists before launch.
• Provide sales check-ins to the artist before launch.
• Prepare the artists editions roadmap and post-launch report within 7 days of launch.
• PITCHING
• Deliver pitches for new projects and lead pitch deck creation & meetings.
• Report against your pitch targets on a weekly and quarterly basis.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Exceptionally organised with experience running efficient projects.
• Combining relationship management with strategic planning for an artist’s long-term editions programme.
• Demonstrated ability to use analytical thinking and data insights to evaluate performance.
• Able to work with a wide range of stakeholders across different functions.
• Comfortable simplifying complex topics and communicating clearly.
• Confident working with numbers and commercial models.
• Resourceful and pragmatic—able to identify challenges early and help unblock issues quickly.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience in project management or account management.
• Comfortable with project management and account management tooling.
• Background or strong interest in contemporary art, artist management or cultural production.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Salary range of approximately £45-60k dependent on experience.
• Generous equity allowance.
• Private Healthcare (UK).
• Enhanced pension contributions and parental leave policies.
• 25 days of holiday plus four extra company-wide days.
• L&D budget of €1000 per year per employee.
• Regular company socials.
• Art loan scheme for employees.