Month: December 2018

Standard Sculpture now seeking a Production Manager.

The Production manager is responsible for creating, maintaining and executing production plans, schedules, and budgets to meet project specifications. This includes developing schedules based on estimates and ultimately using reporting software to track effort and materials in relation to established budgets. This person will troubleshoot day to day allocation of equipment, people and materials as well as technical issues pertaining to the fabrication of artwork. Solid knowledge of and familiarity with a wide range of fabrication and finishing processes used in the production of artworks is highly desired. This person will directly manage supervise and train personnel according to company policies and procedures. This person must be familiar with OSHA requirements and ensure that health and safety policies are practiced at all times. Needs excellent communication skills. We are looking for someone who can be a team leader, who can work collaboratively with the owner of the company to create a positive and productive work environment. This position requires strong leadership skills and abilities.

Standard Sculpture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.

Salary BOE. Includes Benefits Package.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the hiring process for paint and fabrication personnel; interviewing and training
• Directly manage fabrication and paint personnel
• Oversee quality and implementing corrective actions
• Manage interdepartmental communications.
• Serve as as primary contact with internal and external production teams.
• Manage communication and documentation of any issues, changes that impact the projects in an efficient, professional and courteous manner.
• Maintain high level working standards for quality at all times
• Additional responsibilities as required by management

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

• Solution oriented thinking
• Minimum of five years experience managing high end metal fabrication and finishing
• Experience supervising five or more employees
• Strong foundation in Project Management
• Strong foundation in mechanical and structural engineering
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings, build materials, hardware, finishes and fabrication techniques
• Experience in direct client interaction
• Strong understanding of fabrication materials & techniques
• Work quickly and accurately while communicating / solving problems with large teams
• Knowledge of HR, wage and hourly law

Tasks:

• Oversight of fabrication and paint personnel
• Strategize best approaches to successfully execute projects
• Work with others to ensure quality outcomes and accurate estimates
• Review and approve project effort estimates to be used in proposals
• Maintain shop safety standards
• HR oversight
• Conduct employee performance evaluations
• Administration
• Work with management to set direction and long term shop strategy
• Review project successes and failures with paint and fabrication personnel
• Reward teams / individuals for exceptional work

How to Apply

Please send cover letter and resume to jobs@standardsculpture.com

The Getty Research Institute (GRI) seeks an Assistant Editor to collaborate with authors, editors, designers, and production coordinators to facilitate the publication of scholarly print and electronic art history books. This is a full-time hourly position reporting to the Managing Editor of GRI Publications. The Assistant Editor prepares manuscripts for editing; copyedits ephemera, exhibition materials, and essays to ensure clarity and conformity with editorial standards; collates corrections to page proofs and review them for errors; edits indexes; and represents publication projects in marketing meetings.

The Assistant Editor will be given the opportunity to complete courses in copyediting, proofreading, and digital media and to attend professional conferences. The Getty offers medical insurance (choice of 3 health plans and dependent coverage available), dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation and paid sick leave; a telework program; a retirement savings program (includes an employer contribution and match); and a free fitness center on-site.

Responsibilities

• Prepares manuscripts for editing and for transmittal to design.
• Proofreads and copyedits texts, and checks corrections made by proofreaders and authors.
• Assists with project management of publications, which may include communicating with Getty colleagues, authors, freelance editors, proofreaders, and indexers.
• Works with Rights Coordinator to ensure acquisition of high-resolution art and copyright permissions for heavily illustrated publications.
• Develops knowledge of publishing through trainings, reading, and on-the-job experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the humanities (preferably in English or Art History); MA preferred
• 1-3 years in publishing, preferably in a museum or university press environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and conventions of academic writing are helpful.
• Reading knowledge or familiarity with one or more European languages is helpful.
• Interest in the arts and a career in academic publishing is preferred.

How to Apply

Interested applicants may apply for this job online. 

In the cover letter, please mention prior editing or publishing experience. We value diversity and encourage individuals from communities underrepresented in publishing to apply.

David Kordansky Gallery is seeking a highly motivated and organized professional who wants to be part of a rapidly growing, internationally renowned contemporary art gallery in Los Angeles. The Sales Associate role is a full-time position, five days per week (Tuesday – Saturday), and requires flexibility for additional hours and travel based on the needs of the Gallery.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain relationships with artists, collectors, consultants, curators, and other art world contacts
• Develop and retain and in-depth knowledge of the gallery artists’ practices and biographies, and communicate these effectively to clients
• Inform clients of upcoming exhibitions and fair presentations, providing supporting materials as needed
• Meet quarterly sales goals
• Communicate consistently and proactively with the sales team to review offers, sales, and sales opportunities
• Attend gallery openings, art fairs, dinners, and other events on behalf of the gallery

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Fine Art, or a related field
• Extensive sales experience in a contemporary art gallery or auction house
• Exceptional communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, trustworthy, and responsible
• Able to work successfully in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficiency with Mac computers and programs; familiarity with ArtBase

How to Apply
Please submit the following to jobs@davidkordanskygallery.com:

• a cover letter detailing your previous experience and a brief explanation of how you would approach the position
• a complete CV

Submissions without the above items will not be considered. No phone or walk-in inquiries please.