ART INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established international art gallery is seeking experienced art technicians to join their London team. This role involves the careful handling and installation of artwork, ensuring that each piece is displayed to perfection. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience and be proactive in maintaining gallery standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a vibrant environment surrounded by contemporary art, contributing to exhibitions that showcase renowned artists. If you have a passion for art and a keen eye for detail, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in handling, hanging, and installing artwork.
• A-level standard of education is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Hanging artwork using various installation methods.
• Packing and unpacking artwork for shipping.
• Delivering art to customer sites.

Skills

Hanging and installing artwork

Artwork handling

Database administration

Education

A-level standard of education

Tools

Forklift trucks

WAV machines

Job description

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Please only apply if you have the relevant technical experience for this role; applicants without this will not be considered. Candidates must be qualified to work within the UK.

Department: Operations – Appointments & Exhibitions

Reports to: Head Technician

Location: Central London

Salary: Very Competitive

Established in 1982, Halcyon Gallery is a leading international art gallery specialising in modern and contemporary art. With locations on Bond Street and at Harrods, Knightsbridge, Halcyon Gallery showcases art from emerging and established artists including Andy Warhol, David Hockney, Bob Dylan and Dominic Harris.

We are looking for experienced, proactive and dedicated art technicians for our London galleries.

Job responsibilities:

• Hanging artwork using a variety of installation methods on various wall compositions
• Handling all artwork and installations extremely carefully and with due consideration
• Packing and unpacking artwork for onward shipping, including crates
• Administration of artwork using our database (training provided)
• Logging and reporting any damaged pieces whether damaged in the gallery or before arrival
• Delivering art to customer sites
• Gallery appearance and daily maintenance/re-hanging as needed

It may be necessary to work weekends and/or long hours on occasion.

Qualifications

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU HAVE HANDLED, HANGED AND INSTALLED ARTWORK PREVIOUSLY,WE CANNOT CONSIDER CANDIDATES WITHOUT THIS EXPERIENCE, OF AT LEAST 3 YEARS. THANK YOU.

Ideally candidates will have achieved an A-level standard of education at a minimum, but the most important attribute is experience in hanging and installing artwork.

Additional Information

A Driving license is extremely beneficial but not essential.

Knowledge of, and qualifications in, using forklift trucks, WAV machines and other warehouse machinery is useful but not essential.