Creative Director

Cronos Europa; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cronos Europa is looking for a Creative Director to manage the art collection at the EU Parliament. This role involves overseeing the collection policy, acquisitions, and delivery of temporary exhibitions. The candidate must have a Master’s degree and relevant experience in curatorship across cultural sectors.

Strong project management and communication skills in English and French are essential. You will engage with various stakeholders and institutions while curating a vibrant art collection within the EU context.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent higher education qualification.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in art collection management or curatorship.
• Strong project management skills in a cultural context.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the art collection policy.
• Research and source artworks for the collection.
• Oversee permanent artwork installations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Fluent in English and French

Knowledge of additional EU language

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

About Cronos Europa

Cronos Europa is a leading IT and digital transformation partner dedicated exclusively to European Institutions and agencies, delivering mission‑critical solutions that shape Europe’s digital future. As part of the Cronos Group, one of the most innovative and fastest‑growing tech ecosystems in Europe, we benefit from a vast pool of expertise and cutting‑edge capabilities. With over 1,000 specialists across Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, we combine deep institutional knowledge with strong engineering excellence to support long‑term, high‑impact EU programmes requiring reliability, scalability, and innovation.

About the job

We are looking for a Creative Director to oversee the management, development, and promotion of a contemporary art collection at the EU Parliament. You will be responsible for collection policy, acquisitions and donations, exhibition programming, artwork installations, and stakeholder relations across multiple European locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the art collection policy in line with institutional objectives.
• Research and source artworks from artists, galleries, and dealers.
• Manage acquisition and donation processes and prepare recommendations for the Artistic Committee.
• Oversee permanent artwork installations across institutional premises.
• Curate and deliver at least two temporary exhibitions per year.
• Coordinate artwork logistics, transport, storage, and loans.
• Produce exhibition texts, catalogues, and communication materials.
• Conduct guided tours for visitors and staff.
• Manage relationships with museums, galleries, and cultural institutions.
• Supervise and support trainees.

Profile requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent higher education qualification (minimum 4 years post‑secondary education), or equivalent professional experience.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in art collection management, curatorship, exhibitions, or cultural heritage.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Fluent English and French (C1–C2 level).
• Good knowledge of at least one additional EU language (minimum B2 level).

Desired Assets

• Experience working with European institutions or international organizations.
• Knowledge of contemporary art collections and exhibition management.
• Experience managing artwork loans, logistics, and installations.
• Strong network within the arts and cultural sector.
• Experience producing curatorial and exhibition-related content.