This role will scope, lead and support art handlers on complex projects.
Core Responsibilities:
- Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of experienced art handlers, including freelance and temporary staff, across complex projects and day-to-day operations.
- Plan and manage offsite installations and de-installations.
- Oversee and coordinate third-party vendors and contractors offsite, including craters, riggers, household movers, and fabricators.
- Conduct site assessments including materials, and equipment requirements, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within a budget.
- Deliver exceptional client service.
- Act as a key liaison between clients, Account Management, and Operations teams, providing updates and feedback on project status.
- Uphold best practices for packing and installation, working closely with Operations leadership for the continuation of training, mentoring, and technical standards across the team.
- Provide regular performance feedback.
- Collaborate with technical managers and support projects as needed.
- Assist with training and development of art handling staff when required.
- Perform Art Handler/Driver duties as scheduled in line with company standards.
- Support additional projects as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
- 5–7 years of experience in art handling and logistics.
- Proven experience working with art professionals.
- Demonstrated leadership and people-management.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and multitasking skills.
- Physically capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy loads (up to 150 lbs with equipment and 50 lbs).
- Clean driving record with experience operating 24-foot box trucks.