Assistant Director/Senior Manager (Exhibition Programming & Content Development)

STPI; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

STPI is seeking a senior curator to shape and deliver its curatorial programme, rooted in contemporary discourse and the organisation's commitment to artists.

The role involves developing exhibition concepts, coordinating visiting artists, and overseeing content development across print publications and the digital platform. It also entails mentoring the Assistant Manager and supporting inter-departmental needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject, preferably art history or related field.
• Strong research, writing and communication skills.
• Public speaking and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop exhibition concepts from proposal to realisation with Director and guest curators.
• Coordinate visiting artists—-itineraries, logistics, on-site support.
• Oversee artwork selection and exhibition checklists, coordinate with registrars.
• Guide exhibition design, installation, lighting to meet curatorial standards.
• Develop curatorially-driven public programmes to extend reach and engagement.
• Represent the programme, lead tours and briefings for press and VIPs.
• Shape STPI's content strategy; manage writing and production for publications and labels.
• Oversee publishing on print_screen in collaboration with editorial lead and in-house team.
• Collaborate with Marketing to translate curatorial context into marketing materials.
• Plan secretariat duties for Content and Curatorial Committee; supervise Assistant Manager (Content Development).
• Undertake ad-hoc duties as needed.

Skills

Research

Writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Project management

Team player

Education

Art history or related field

Tools

Editorial process

Job description

Working closely with the Director and supported by an Assistant Manager, this position plays a key role in shaping and delivering STPI's curatorial programme — aligned with contemporary discourse and rooted in the organisation's commitment to artists.

The role is also responsible for content development that extends the programme across multiple touchpoints and supports inter-departmental needs — maintaining well-researched copy across different channels, including STPI's print publications and its digital editorial platform, print_screen .

Overall Job Objectives:

Exhibitions Programming

• Develops exhibition concepts in collaboration with the Director, artists and guest curators — from initial proposal through to realisation — covering curatorial rationale and intended outcomes for each project.
• Acts as a key point of contact and liaison for visiting artists, managing itineraries, logistics, and on-site support during residencies and exhibition visits.
• Manages artwork selection and maintains exhibition checklists, working with registrars to identify, secure, and confirm works.
• Works with internal and external teams to oversee exhibition design, installation, and lighting, ensuring each exhibition meets agreed curatorial and presentation standards.
• Researches and delivers curatorially-driven public programmes that extend exhibitions' reach and audience engagement.
• Represents the programme where needed, leading tours and briefings for press, VIPs, and other stakeholders.

Content Development

• Shapes and executes STPI's content strategy across all programmes and projects, ensuring consistency with STPI's objectives and long-term curatorial vision.
• Oversees the writing, editing and production of written content, including the publications programme, exhibition brochures, wall panels and extended labels.
• Oversees the publishing programme on print_screen, working with the external editorial lead and in-house team.
• Works closely with the Marketing department, supplying accurate curatorial information and context that Marketing translates into audience-facing messaging and marketing materials.

Other Responsibilities

• Plans and oversees secretariat duties for the bi-annual Content and Curatorial Committee, ensuring smooth coordination and documentation.
• Supervises and mentors the Assistant Manager (Content Development), supporting their professional growth.
• Undertakes ad-hoc duties as assigned by the Reporting Officer in service of the organisation's needs.

Job Specifications:

• A degree in a relevant subject, preferably art history or a related field, supported by a sound knowledge of contemporary art
• At least 5 years of relevant curatorial experience
• Possess excellent research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess public speaking skills
• Creative and innovative mindset
• Proactive, team player
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously