Studio Manager

Jo Peel is an artist based in Sheffield with over 10 years experience. The work is varied with clients ranging from councils and universities to arts organisations and brands.

She is looking for an organised and enthusiastic Studio Assistant to oversee the smooth running of a busy art studio.

Ideally, you are someone who is confident managing their own time and daily tasks while also able to adapt easily to the changing needs of the studio.

Possessing excellent communication and numeracy skills, you will feel comfortable undertaking administrative duties alongside communicating with clients and suppliers.

This role will also involve archiving work, basic account handling and preparing photographs for pdf presentations. Strong written language is important, as is proficiency in InDesign and Photoshop.

The role would be one day a week in the studio, with potential for travel and extra freelance hours during print fairs and mural projects.

Tasks include

  • Day to day running of the studio
  • Responding to enquiries
  • Keeping website up to date
  • Administrative tasks including raising invoices and managing studio works database
  • Managing press enquires and image requests
  • Maintaining studio archive
  • Maintaining materials and packaging supplies
  • Packaging and sending out print orders
  • Writing newsletter
  • Laying out applications and pdfs of work

Exhibitions

  • Assisting with planning and delivery of exhibitions
  • Liaising with fabricators and technicians
  • Preparing condition reports for works going on loan and returning to the studio
  • Materials research and documentation for new projects
  • Working with framing workshop to frame and send work

Required skills and experience

  • Adobe Photoshop (resizing and retouching images)
  • Adobe InDesign (editing and exporting pdf for presentations)
  • Experience of handling artworks
  • Digital photography skills (documenting artworks)

To apply please send jo@jopeel.com a full up to date CV, 2 references and covering letter explaining why you are suited to the role.

Opportunity Type

Employment

Contact Name

Jo Peel

Contact Email

jo@jopeel.com

Website

https://www.jopeel.com/

Start Date

9th September 2019

Closing Date

7th October 2019