Senior Art Technician for a Commercial London based Art Gallery

Salary/Rate:DOE/Competitive, plus overtime
Job type:Full-Time
Town/City:London
Sector:Art Galleries and Dealers
Level:Experienced (5 years+)
Set Up:Onsite
Post Date:13.02.26
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About the Role

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; someone who can motivate teams and lead projects
  • 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 license and/or forklift license are advantageous
  • Must be capable of heavy lifting and working with large-scale artworks

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