Thomas Dane Gallery – London
Maternity Cover – 12 Months Fixed Term Contract (June or July 2024 Start)
Job Description
Job Title: Artist Liaison and Exhibitions Associate
Contract: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover
Hours: 10am – 6pm Monday – Friday; at least one additional Saturday per month plus flexibility during installation and art fairs
Salary: Dependent on experience and knowledge
Responsible to: Directors
Responsible for: N/A
Purpose of Role: Assist the Partners and Artist Liaison team with projects, exhibitions, and publications.
Main Duties
Artist Liaison Assistance:
- Create curatorial and artwork presentations, proposal documents, and proofread with attention to detail.
- Conduct research and write short texts on artworks.
- Track artist commission statements and payments.
- Liaise with studios and archives on photography, maintain artist archives and records.
- Work with the Operations team on logistical and technical requirements for artworks, installations, etc.
- Ensure timely communication of artist activities with the press and communications team.
- Assist with travel, accommodation, and restaurant bookings.
Exhibition Coordination:
- Assist with planning, preparation, and implementation of exhibitions in London and Naples.
- Source and order materials for installations.
- Provide support for artist liaison duties.
- Create 3D models for exhibitions in SketchUp.
- Hire AV equipment for exhibitions as needed.
- Track production expenses and manage budgets.
- Assist with publication projects and organizing events.
Production and Fabrication:
- Organize production and track budgets, ensuring costs are recorded in the gallery system.
- Liaise with contractors and suppliers on production projects.
- Coordinate with artists and their studios on production, transport, and photography.
External Commissions:
- Assist the Artist Liaison team and artists with commission proposals.
Miscellaneous:
- Collaborate with team members to share tasks, enabling the gallery to deliver exhibitions and events on time.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum of one year’s experience in a similar role.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and InDesign.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Knowledge of contemporary visual art.
Desirable Criteria:
- Higher education qualification in Visual Arts or Arts and Humanities.
- Proficiency in SketchUp.
Terms and Conditions
Employment Type: Full-Time Position
Hours: 10am – 6pm Monday – Friday; at least one additional Saturday per month plus flexibility during installation and art fairs
Annual Leave: 25 days holiday per annum, plus all public holidays
Remuneration: £TBC per annum (dependent on experience and knowledge)
Term: 12 months fixed-term contract as maternity cover
Probationary Period: 3 months
Thomas Dane Gallery encourages equality, diversity, and inclusion among its workforce and aims to eliminate discrimination from its recruitment process. Applications are welcome from anyone meeting the role requirements, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, employment status, marital status, religion or belief, ethnic background, or sexual orientation.
Application Process
To apply, submit a covering letter explaining why you are applying and how you meet the job description and person specification. Include examples of your skills and experience from both paid and unpaid roles, and up to two hyperlinks to projects where you had significant input. Attach your CV and details of two referees, stating how long and in what capacity you have known them.
Send the application as a PDF attachment by email to Jobs@thomasdane.com by 11.59pm on Thursday, 30 May. Late applications will not be accepted.
Interviews are expected to take place on 4 and 5 June.
Permission to work in the UK is required to apply for this role.
