Artist Manager (Account & Project Manager)

ABOUT AVANT ARTE

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. Together with leading museums and institutions, we develop fundraising collaborations that strengthen public access to art and engage the new generation of patrons who will shape its future.

OUR CULTURE

We’re a small team with big ambitions, both for what we want to achieve and also the environment we’re building. We want to create a company that remains thoughtful as we scale and tries to be genuinely progressive in how we operate. We want people to really own what they do and be given the autonomy and freedom to make mistakes, learn, and create something meaningful. We all work incredibly 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. We know that creating an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity is critical if we want to build something with impact and meaning.

SUMMARY

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

CORE ROLE ELEMENTS

• ARTIST RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (ARM)

To 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. Key responsibilities include:

• Proactively manage all your accounts, ensuring consistent communication and smooth delivery.
• Building meaningful relationships with artists, their studio managers and galleries.
• Gain a deep understanding of each artist’s ambitions - market positioning, career trajectory, and long-term legacy 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 and sharing insights internally.
• Collaborate with internal teams to advocate for artist needs while balancing business priorities.
• Strengthen relationships through studio visits, introductions, profile-building opportunities beyond individual projects.

• 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.

• Strategy - working closely with the Marketing, Creative Production and Sales team to develop long term strategy and release plans for our top artists.
• Pricing research/ project scope - ensuring all project ideas are data-based, properly researched and the most commercially viable and exciting project with the artist.
• Contracts / agreements - working with the legal team to draw up the ‘artist agreement contract’.
• Artist facing budgets - sharing full breakdowns with artists, including production costs and profit scenarios.
• Cross team project management - ensuring all projects are moving at pace and being delivered to high standards.
• Comms plans - developed with Marketing & Content team and shared with artists before launch.
• Sales check-ins - check-ins provided to the artist 4 weeks before launch.
• Post launch phase - preparing the artists editions roadmap and internal and external retrospectives.

• PITCHING

Delivering pitches for new projects.

• Commercially successful concept reviews - Leading and coordinating pricing research, concept reviews and documentation.
• Winning pitches - Leading pitch deck creation & meetings.
• Reporting, tracking and learning - Reporting against your pitch targets on a weekly and quarterly basis.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Operational & Project Management: Exceptionally organised with experience running efficient projects.
• Account management: combining relationship management with strategic planning for an artist’s long-term editions programme.
• High quality execution at pace and with attention to detail.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Able to work with a wide range of stakeholders across different functions.
• Strong Communication: Comfortable simplifying complex topics and communicating clearly.
• Commercial Awareness: Confident working with numbers and performance tracking.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Resourceful and pragmatic.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience in a 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.