Project Manager - Art Consulting at Sugarlift

Wayne State University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sugarlift in New York City is seeking a high-performing project manager who will own multiple client art projects from kickoff to installation, coordinating with clients, artists, designers, fabricators, and logistics partners.

The role emphasizes clear, proactive communication, staying on budget and schedule, and delivering exceptional client service while supporting artists and partners across a fast-growing business.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of project management experience in interior design, art, or FF&E.
• Exceptional written communication.
• Calm and organized under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage several client art projects simultaneously, from inception to completion.
• Coordinate daily with clients, artists, designers, fabricators, and logistics partners.
• Track budgets, timelines, and deliverables, and keep every project on schedule.
• Communicate promptly and professionally, including evenings or weekends when a project needs it.

Skills

Exceptional written communication

PM experience in interior design/art/±

Job description

Location: New York City (in-person)
Type: Full-time role with salary and benefits

Compensation: $80K-$120K depending on experience

About Sugarlift

Sugarlift is a founder-led contemporary art consultancy working at the intersection of art and design. We partner with leading developers, architects, and interior designers to place site-specific art in some of the most visible projects globally, working directly with today's best contemporary artists.

About this role

We are seeking a high-performing, ambitious project manager who wants to join a fast-growing business. This role is for someone who thrives on many moving parts. You'll own multiple client projects at once, from kickoff to installation, keeping clients, artists, and partners aligned and moving. Roughly half the job is relationship management: clear, responsive, well-judged communication so that clients are taken care of and artists are supported.

Key responsibilities

• Manage several client art projects simultaneously, from inception to completion
• Coordinate daily with clients, artists, designers, fabricators, and logistics partners
• Track budgets, timelines, and deliverables, and keep every project on schedule
• Communicate promptly and professionally, including evenings or weekends when a project needs it

Key requirements

• 2-5 years of project management experience in interior design, art, or FF&E
• Exceptional written communication
• Calm and organized under pressure
• A genuinely service-oriented temperament

Timeline

• Apply by: July 19
• First-round interviews: July 19-31
• Second-round interviews: August 1-15