Senior Art Technician

Key priorities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the handling and packing of artworks for storage and transportation
• Daily, general gallery upkeep and maintenance of the gallery
• Overseeing the installation of exhibitions across the gallery spaces
• Providing advanced technical assistance with AV, lighting, and exhibition set-ups
• Performing minor electrical work as required
• Supervising junior technicians and coordinating with curatorial teams
• Ad Hoc duties as needed

Candidate Specifications:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in art handling in a gallery, auction house, artist, or museum setting including shipping, handling, packing, and storage.
• Leadership experience in technical roles is desirable
• Knowledge of best practices and materials for handling and packing artwork.
• A diverse understanding of different mediums and materials and experience installing a wide range of artworks, including large sculptures, media-based artworks, etc. is desirable
• Experience with sculpture restoration is beneficial but not essential
• Ability to manage a personal busy workload and keep calm when under pressure
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a client-facing role, as client visits and interactions will be integral
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail
• A driver's licence is required
• A forklift license is advantageous
• Must be capable of heavy lifting and working with large-scale artworks