Art Technician

Alchemy Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial gallery in London is seeking an experienced Art Handler to support high-profile installations and gallery operations. The role requires strong technical skills and proven experience in art handling, including installation and transport of various artworks. Successful candidates will work closely with curators and artists while ensuring health and safety procedures are followed. This hands-on role provides an opportunity to work in one of the world’s foremost art markets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in art handling within a gallery, museum, or fine art logistics company.
• Strong technical skills in art installation, packing, and transport.
• Familiarity with handling contemporary and fragile artworks.

Responsibilities

• Installing and de-installing artworks for exhibitions, fairs, and private viewings.
• Handling a wide range of artworks including paintings, sculptures, and mixed media.
• Packing and crating works securely for transport and storage.
• Transporting artworks safely between locations using gallery vehicles or couriers.
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and workshop supplies.

Skills

Art installation

Packing and crating

Health and safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Join a leading commercial gallery in London as an experienced Art Handler. This is a hands‑on role ideal for candidates with strong technical skills and a passion for fine art logistics, supporting high‑profile installations and gallery operations in one of the world’s foremost art markets.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Installing and de‑installing artworks for exhibitions, fairs, and private viewings
• Handling a wide range of artworks including paintings, sculptures, and mixed media
• Packing and crating works securely for transport and storage
• Working closely with curators, artists, and registrars on layout and placement
• Managing condition reporting and photographic documentation
• Assembling plinths, vitrines, and exhibition hardware
• Transporting artworks safely between locations using gallery vehicles or couriers
• Supervising on-site logistics during installs and deinstalls
• Supporting warehouse operations including inventory and storage handling
• Maintaining tools, equipment, and workshop supplies
• Assisting with artwork checks and insurance documentation
• Ensuring best practices in health and safety during all handling tasks

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in art handling within a gallery, museum, or fine art logistics company
• Strong technical skills in art installation, packing, and transport
• Familiarity with handling contemporary and fragile artworks
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in art environments