Art Technician/ Art Handler Open Call Full Time NEW

Bristol based | Freelance Contract

Introduction

Artelier is an art advisory company sourcing, commissioning and curating artworks for a range of international projects. We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring art technician to join our supportive team for Bristol based projects on a freelance basis.

Main Responsibilities

Art Handling

• Be responsible for packing, unpacking and repacking delicate and high-value items with care. These items vary from framed works and sculptures of different materials, weights and sizes.
• Strong attention to detail and a steady hand.
• Experience in meticulously inspecting artworks to ensure they are to Artelier’s high standards.
• Experience with creating condition reports.
• Answer technical queries relating to art handling, packing and installation.
• Follow detailed procedures to ensure every piece is protected and presented flawlessly.
• Ability to problem solve and be pro-active in finding solutions to technical problems that unexpectedly arise.
• Experience installing artworks including marking locations, security fixings etc and ability to change fixings.
• Collaborate with a team that values safety, respect, and excellence.
• A team player with a proactive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and take pride in craftsmanship.
• Comfortable working in varied environments and with tight deadlines.

Desirable

• Access to a van for UK-based deliveries.
• Experience with ordering crates, booking shipments – UK-based, Europe and international with couriers such as DHL as well as air/ road/ sea freight.
• Access to a van for UK-based deliveries.
• Willingness to travel within UK and to global sites
• Supervise the installation of artworks on-site.

Education and Experience

• 10 years of operational or manual work experience in art, interiors or similar industry.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft software packages including word and excel, and email applications.
• Excellent general IT and software skills, and quick to learn new software and features.
• Excellent communication skills essential for duties such as note taking and giving task updates.
• Friendly, conscientious, uses own initiative, can organise and prioritise own workload.

How to Apply

This role is offered on a flexible freelance basis. The position is for an immediate start and we will review applications upon receipt.

To apply please email talia@artelier.co.uk with your CV and day rate.

A reference from a relevant industry will be required.

Applications uploaded to third party sites such as LinkedIn will not be considered.

www.artelier.com