Job Title: Programming Projects Installation Manager
Reports to: Head of Programming Projects
Location: Central London
Hours: Full time, with occasional out-of-hours requirement
Salary: £30,000 to £38,000, depending on experience
Accountabilities
* Development and coordination of multiple installations for Booth
* Development and coordination of multiple installations in the Library
* Development and coordination of Travel Information area displays
* Installation support for Gallery exhibitions
* Execution of duties in an effective manner
* Facilitation of a professional working environment
* Maintenance of accurate records
* Monitoring of display exhibition budget
* Reporting collated data
KEY DUTIES
* The management, coordination, development, implementation and reporting of installation of exhibition displays
* Planning the yearly programme of Ground Floor Booth installations together with the Programming Team and the curatorial consultant team in Japan
* Developing, planning and executing the installations in Booth: organize loan agreements, insurance and shipping of installation contents from Japan and coordination of art handlers
* Researching, developing and writing the necessary educational literature to accompany the installations, products and other activities, providing guidance and maintaining the brand
* Preparing all banners and POP labels for exhibition displays
* Briefing the Marketing and Communications Team on information about the Booth display exhibition
* Providing Retail Team with timelines and detailed plans for Booth installation including space available to place any related retail products
* Research and prepare cost estimates, develop and successfully manage budgets and quality
* Create and manage the production schedule of all design elements, fabrication, and installation requirements for displays
* Ensure the accuracy of technical drawings.
* Work sustainably, including recycling and reusing materials where possible.
* Effectively working closely with creative partners and external consultants in Japan
* Fully support the various needs of the programming team with regard to communication and coordination
Professional Qualifications Knowledge & Experience
Essential
* Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
* At least 3 years’ professional experience in a similar role with responsibility for, administration, handling and logistics management of exhibition displays
* Right to work in UK
* Proven skills managing exhibition or retail display production and/or installation.
* Proven ability with art handling, art storage, packing, rigging and transportation.
* High level of proficiency in full MS Office suite
* Exhibition object handling logistics, including packing standards, medium specificity and packing material.
* Use of CRM and other software systems
* An understanding of Japan and Japanese cultures
* Experience of working with or in Japan
* Experience of working in an inter-cultural environment
* Project Management experience
* Budget management experience
* International shipping management experience
* Japanese language skills to native level
* English language skills to professional level
* Ability to translate effectively between English and Japanese
Desirable
* Additional training/courses completed in associated areas advantageous e.g. art handling, project management, logistics
* Working knowledge of Vectorworks, CAD or other drafting software
* Knowledge of art/museum security systems and procedures
* Proven professional experience with graphic design and installation construction
* Exposure to sector (Interior Design, Architecture, Museum, Arts, NFP, Heritage or Tourism Development) preferred
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