Studio & Project Manager for San Francisco-based Artist & Designer

Brian Madden Studio

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My name is Brian Madden. I’m an artist and designer based in San Francisco seeking a hard-working, detail-oriented studio and project manager to help drive a new stage of growth for my studio, after recent commissions for the NFL and EA Sports / Peacock.

I am looking for a courteous, professional, and driven leader who is eager to build something special with an independent artist and designer. You enjoy working directly with clients and collectors, vendor partners, and creative collaborators on a wide range of projects and commissions. 

You are someone who will thrive owning the day-to-day aspects of the studio while supporting me with project management and business development. You will create future-focused structure that allows me to explore new creative territory and revenue streams, while supporting a growing clientele. 

As the studio and project manager, you will not only have the keys to the door of the studio, but the keys to the ignition. If you feel that you would excel in this important role, I invite you to apply.

This will be an onsite, part-time hourly position in San Francisco with potential for project-based travel and career expansion within a growing creative business.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities:

  • Manage all administrative and project management aspects of the studio

  • Represent the studio in-person and online with courtesy and professionalism

  • Work closely with me on the development, production and delivery of fine art and design projects, both commissioned and studio-driven, while developing new revenue streams

  • Manage partnerships with clients, collaborators, external vendors, and contractors

  • Drive and manage project proposals, estimates, quotes, and negotiations

  • Manage project communications, budgets, and timelines

  • Manage sourcing, studio organizational systems, and studio cleaning, tasks, and errands

  • Manage project deliverables, shipping & receiving, installation, unboxing

  • Find, vet, and respond to RFQ/RFP, grant, commission, residency opportunities

  • Manage marketing, documentation, studio website, monthly studio newsletter, press, and PR

  • Manage and streamline physical, digital, and online art inventory and archival system

  • Establish, improve, and maintain internal operational and administrative systems, including bookkeeping, tax prep (CDTFA, etc), and licensing (SF Licensed Business Enterprise, etc)

  • Contribute positively to internal/external team culture and surrounding communities

Requirements

Your qualifications:

  • Project leader and problem-solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Organized, systems thinker with strong attention to detail and quality

  • Professional, kind, and courteous relationship builder and host

  • Growth-oriented go-getter, eager to find new opportunities for improvement and expansion

  • Natural culture builder who wants to leave a place better than you found it

  • Fluent in G-Suite, Dropbox, Acrobat, Slack, and other project management software (Trello, Asana, Notion, etc)

  • Experience and/or strong interest in fine art, architecture, and/or design

  • Ability to commute to and work in Dogpatch, San Francisco, CA

  • Drivers license, access to vehicle, and ability to drive throughout the San Francisco Bay Area (and during travel, if needed)

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a range of noise conditions

  • Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time during work sessions, meetings, and events

  • Ability to work indoor and outdoor, and in a range of temperature conditions (Conditions vary in studio, vendor shops, installation sites)

Bonus points:

  • Experience with invoicing and merchant software, Xero.com, Bill.com, Square, etc.

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, etc)

  • Experience in hospitality industry

  • Experience with photography and/or videography

  • Experience with creative collaboration tools (Miro, Figma, etc)

  • Experience with 3D modeling tools (Sketchup, Blender, Fusion360, etc)

How to Apply

Email your resume and a brief cover letter to careers@brianbmadden.com for consideration.

Please use “Studio and Project Manager” as the subject line of your email.

Brian Madden Studio is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compensation notes:

Competitive hourly compensation, depending on industry and management experience

Hours: 20 hours a week in my San Francisco studio, with flexibility for hybrid / WFH

Mileage reimbursement while driving from studio to clients, vendors, galleries, etc

Possibility for paid travel when required by projects or business opportunities 

Trial period: 3 months

Opportunity for career growth and increased hours as business expands

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Part Time Project Management Fine Arts/Production Design San Francisco Mid Level
Posted on February 11