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We’re NINE dot ARTS. From hotels, multi-family residential properties, and offices to large-scale, mixed use developments to interactive public art installations, our team leverages the power of original art to transform ordinary places into one-of-a-kind experiences. We curate inspiring collections that not only present a visual narrative, but connect people to places and brands.
We’ve completed 825 commercial real estate projects, worked in 35 states and four countries, and generated $35M total ($6M annually) in revenue for the creative economy since 2009. We make jobs in the arts, and build opportunities for artists. We’re a creative powerhouse, and we’re growing.
SUMMARY
The Studio Associate is responsible for providing high-quality support as needed to all teams in the Studio, including the Curatorial and Acquisitions teams. This position requires flexibility, time management, and the ability to accept direction and feedback.
This position reports directly to our Curator Grant Adams and will work from our Denver office, with some remote work flexibility. Advancement opportunities include Associate Curator or Project Coordinator.
Responsibilities
COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Studio Associate must be comfortable handling a wide variety of tasks in a small business environment.
Curatorial Support
Manage artist communication, commission, and license agreements
Provide targeted artist research for specific regions, clients, or projects
Cultivate artist relationships and support artist engagement strategies
Prepare client presentations, including Visual Preference Survey (VPS) Mentimeter and artist portfolios
Write copy for and order art labels or other engagement materials
Share details from art collections with the Sales & Marketing team
Take notes in client meetings
Acquisitions Support
Assist with art purchasing, shipping, tracking, and storage
Assist with coordination of project installation as needed, including travel on-site to deliver and organize artworks or otherwise support the installation
Research vendors such as framers, printers, storage, and art installers for project sites across the country
Courier artworks to framers and other vendors
Clean and organize objects for styling installations
Additional Office Support
Support NINE dot ARTS internal art inventory
Provide backup coverage for the front desk
Own additional administrative tasks as needed
COMPENSATION
Salary: $45k, plus company benefits
Company Benefits
Paid time off (begins accruing on first full pay period)
Company holidays (9/year)
Flex days (6/year, begin accruing immediately)
Full health benefits, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible the first of the month on or following start date)
401(K) Plan with Employer Match (eligible after 90 days of employment)
Generous Parental leave (eligible after 1 year of full-time salaried employment)
Continuing Education budget
Company Retreat
Sabbatical Program
Flexible Work Arrangement
NINE dot ARTS is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Diversity on our team makes our work stronger, and we encourage minority candidates to apply.
Requirements
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
2+ years of work experience
Comfort working with and learning new technologies
Ability to manage a long list of tasks by prioritizing, communicating expectations and status, and working independently
Proactive in finding ways to support all Studio work
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
Friendly and direct communication with colleagues, vendors, and clients
Knowledgeable and interested in contemporary art, particularly art from emerging artists of typically underrepresented backgrounds
High standards for the work that you produce, striving continually to raise the bar in terms of the quality of work we present to clients
Support of company-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives through your work in the Studio