The posting
We are seeking a creative and knowledgeable Art Consultant to join our interior design team, with a focus on hospitality projects.
Your role shall include but not limited to:
- Research, source and recommend suitable artworks, artists and art pieces for hospitality or commercial projects.
- Develop artwork concepts and selections in accordance with the project's design concept, hotel brand identity, location, cultural context and overall aesthetic direction.
- Select artworks for various hospitality spaces, including hotel guestrooms, lobbies, corridors, restaurants, lounges, function rooms and public areas.
- Prepare artwork proposals, mood boards, presentations, artwork schedules and specifications for client and design team review.
- Advise on artwork style, medium, size, scale, colour palette, composition and placement to ensure harmony with the interior design.
- Source artworks from artists, galleries, art suppliers and other relevant channels, including identifying suitable commissioned artwork where required.
- Conduct research on local and international artists, art trends and culturally relevant artworks suitable for hospitality environments.
- Liaise with clients, hotel operators, interior designers, architects, artists, galleries, suppliers and contractors throughout the project.
- Conduct site visits to assess artwork locations, dimensions, viewing conditions and installation requirements.
- Work closely with the interior design team to ensure artwork selections are integrated seamlessly into the overall design concept.
- Assist with artwork budgets, cost comparisons and procurement documentation.
- Monitor artwork production and delivery timelines and coordinate with relevant parties to meet project schedules.
- Travel internationally for assigned project presentations, coordination meetings and site visits as required.
- Perform other art consultancy and project-related duties as required.
Job Requirements:
- Candidate must possess at least Diploma or Degree in Fine Arts, Art History, Art Management, Interior Design, Interior Decoration or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in art consultancy, art curation, hospitality design, interior design, gallery, artwork sourcing or a related creative field will be an advantage.
- Good knowledge and appreciation of contemporary art, artists, art styles and different artistic mediums.
- Understanding of how artwork can be integrated into hospitality and interior environments.
- Strong visual and aesthetic sense, with a good understanding of colour, composition, proportion, scale and spatial presentation.
- Good research and artwork sourcing skills, with the ability to identify suitable artists and artworks for different project concepts.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, hotel operators, designers, artists, galleries and suppliers.
- Good project coordination and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple project requirements and deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and presentation software. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or other design-related software will be an advantage.
- Creative, proactive, resourceful and able to work independently as well as as part of a multidisciplinary design team.
- Experience of dealing with international hotel operators and consultants.
- Willing to travel to project sites, galleries, suppliers and art-related events when required.
- Mandarin, oral and written skills are an added advantage (in order to liaise with Chinese speaking associates)
- Experience in managing China luxury hospitality or f&b projects would be an advantage.
Please submit your latest resume(full updated details of qualifications, experience, reason for leaving &expected salary) together with Portfolio of maximum 5MB.
We regret that only short-listed candidate will be notified. No agencies please.
