Art and Glass Programme Director

Soneva

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Soneva Art & Glass is the Maldives’ first and only hot glass studio, which recycles used glass bottles into stunning works of art. As well as offering our guests the opportunity to experience the art of glassblowing for themselves, throughout the year we host residencies from some of the world’s most renowned glass artists, including Lino Tagliapietra, Martin Janecky and Janusz Poźniak.

We are currently seeking a very special individual to take the role of Art and Glass Programme Director.

Soneva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our hosts.

Responsibilities

Your tasks:

To curate Soneva Art and Glass Visiting Artists Programme, select artists, coordinate their visits and provide technical expertise to ensure projects’ success.

To increase the revenue of the Programme by marketing and selling the inventory of the artworks on-site, off-site, and online, through distributors and directly to customers.

To oversee the day-to-day operations in the Art and Glass Facilities, manage teams, set production priorities, and improve process efficiency.

To drive the introduction of new product designs for Soneva Retail, Soneva Online and Soneva Projects, oversee brand and design consistency of products.

Requirements

Your profile:

A Degree in Arts Administration / Art History / Fine Arts or Relevant certifications.

10-12 years of experience in Art Curation and Production, including international exposure.

3-5 years of production management experience.

A track record of art sales.

A track record of successful development of product designs.

Outstanding communication and sales skills.

Ability to navigate in the art world.

Access to a global network of gallerists, art curators and artists.

Deep knowledge of fine art, glass art as well as art out of recycled materials.

Good understanding of the design process.

Understanding of glassblowing, sand-casting and paper-making production and techniques

Ability to lead a diverse team.

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply

Please apply via the email address

careers@soneva.com

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Posted on May 21