Job Description

JOB SCOPE

Summary of Job Responsibilities

The postholder will work closely with the Registrar and Supervisor, Art Handling & Logistics, in all matters pertaining to art handling, including but not limited to the packing and unpacking of artworks, condition checking, installing/de-installing, inventory management of showcases, frames and relevant tools and materials, as well as the maintenance of exhibitions. The postholder will also ensure that the art storage area and vault is kept to an organized and neat standard.

The postholder will work closely with the rest of the museum teams to deliver projects in the galleries and throughout the museum, using their knowledge, expertise and skill to ensure that due diligence and best practices are carried out specifically in regards to art and artefact handling, packing and unpacking, transport, installation and deinstallation and gallery lighting.

JOB SCOPE

• Working to International Council of Museum\'s standards, and with ArtScience Museum Registrar and Supervisor, Art Handling & Logistics, as well as contracted conservators and art handlers, manage the load-in and load-out of artwork / artefacts and crates to the museum
• Work with Registrar and Supervisor, Art Handling & Logistics to allocate safe and appropriate storage
• Work with ArtScience Museum Registrar and Supervisor, Art Handling & Logistics, alongside contracted art handlers, conservators, and external couriers as necessary, to pack and unpack, locate artworks / artefacts in the galleries, and install/de-install exhibitions
• Work with registrars, project managers and curators to co-ordinate and assist in the setup of exhibitions which might include installation of 2D, wall-based artworks to complex interactive exhibits involving audio-visual media and equipment as well as gallery lighting
• Supervise contracted art handling / installation teams during installation and deinstallation of artworks/artefacts
• Assist in the preparation of contractual work/quotations and proposals for museum services
• Prepare maintenance and SOP documentation relating to permanent and temporary exhibitions.
• Assist in liaison work with external institutions/organizations in regards to exhibitions technical support.
• Assist in setup of events and exhibition programs.
• Be responsible for technical support, maintenance and daily operations in relation to all exhibitions at the museum (as part of a team).
• Assist during exhibition shipment load in/out when required (night shift, when applicable)
• Other duties as directed

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Diploma in art, design, or related field
• Minimum two years\' experience handling and installing works of art and artefacts, knowledge of fixings, hanging systems, art transport, packing and storage
• Knowledge of art handling and installation techniques, tools and equipment as well as market practices
• Experience with audio-visual installation and new media/technologies in art
• Awareness of a range of different supports, frames etc.
• Awareness of handling and conservations care needs for artworks and artefacts
• Awareness of safe handling, lifting and carrying protocols
• Good standard of spoken and written English
• To be a team player and have the ability to work independently without close supervision when needed
• To be diplomatic and patient and having excellent standards of artwork/artefact care
• Detail orientated
• Willingness to work to a flexible schedule

Desirable

• Basic carpentry skills and workshop experience desirable
• Knowledge and skills in framing and/or mount-making
• Working at heights certification and/or experience
• Vertical Platform Lifter and/or Scissors lift licences
• Languages other than English
• Rigging and hoisting experience particularly in artwork installations
• Experience handling, installing, and designing packing solutions for large or complicated artworks such as heavy sculptures, installation art, oversized paintings as well as audio-visual and new media works of art
• Able to comprehend 3D models from standard modelling software such as SketchUp as well as comprehend design drawings, building plans and crating designs

You agree that it is a condition of employment that you adhere to and abide by all rules, regulations, policies and procedures including without limitation the rules of conduct of the Company.

Advertised: 26 Dec 2023 Singapore Standard Time
Applications close:

Marina Bay Sands