Art Consultant
The Wendover Art Consultant will have a significant role in fostering new client relationships and growing existing relationships which directly impacts the Company’s overall performance. Wendover is a meritocracy that allows individuals to advance and grow their responsibilities rapidly based on performance and willingness to get the job done. Art Consultants are immediately immersed into account and artist management which provides an unparalleled development opportunity for creative professionals to learn from Wendover’s industry leading client base. Along with rapid skill building, the Art Consultant's development is driven by a team of tenured Art Consultants and the CEO who has architected the growth and strategic direction of Wendover’s creative offering since inception.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage key relationships with buyers, merchandisers, and designers at national retail customers
- Source art through multiple channels to build artwork programs
- Manage artist relationships and license agreements with artists
- Develop program artwork for national retail, independent retail, and high-end design accounts
- Employ use of studio arts to create and enhance pieces of art
- Interpret and reinforce design concepts through artwork selection and graphic manipulation
- Construct and present design and imagery presentations to client specifications
- Create detailed artwork specifications of selected pieces and work with team throughout the pricing process
- Represent Wendover Art Group at tradeshows, client meetings and industry events
Skills and Traits Necessary for Success
Leading artwork design and development is key to Wendover’s success and, we are looking for team members who bring both creative talent and business acumen to the table. Being an Art Consultant is about more than fine art design. Successful Art Resources display:
- A track record of high achievement
- Flexibility and resilience
- A growth mindset and aspiration to lead
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Solid organization and intuitive prioritization skills
- Comfort with ambiguity
What Else Do We Look For?
- 1-3 years of experience in Fine Art, Studio Arts or other Design focused roles
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Art History, Studio Art, or other related Art or Design fields
- A personal passion for art and design
- Ability to develop art trend boards based on aesthetic objectives
- Ability to provide and interpret art direction to achieve a desired aesthetic
- Entrepreneurial and inquisitive mindset with a passion for doing things right all the time
- Strong time management skills and ability to work under multiple competing deadlines
- Ability to prioritize and manage a consistently heavy workload with precision
- Driven and competitive in spirit with a team first mentality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Basic skills of Photoshop and InDesign is preferred