Head of Art Sales & Exhibitions

Overview

Location**: Nad Al Sheba 1, Dubai, UAE

Role Overview

Commercial Sales & Collector Relations

• Lead visual art and design sales across exhibitions, fairs, private viewings, and client outreach initiatives.
• Develop and expand Tashkeel’s collector, client, consultant, and corporate database.
• Cultivate relationships with collectors, interior designers, architects, curators, hospitality groups, developers, and cultural institutions.
• Work closely with the Tashkeel Consultant and leadership team on sales strategies and commercial growth opportunities.
• Develop sales forecasts, pricing strategies, and revenue targets for exhibitions and projects.
• Coordinate artwork sales, invoicing processes, certificates of authenticity, and artwork deliveries.
• Identify and pursue partnerships, commissions, sponsorships, and acquisition opportunities.
• Strengthen Tashkeel’s presence within the regional and international art market.

Exhibitions & Programming

• Manage the planning and delivery of all exhibitions onsite and offsite, subject to Director approval.
• Oversee exhibition scheduling, budgeting, logistics, installation, deinstallation, and artwork transportation.
• Coordinate exhibition production timelines with artists, fabricators, installers, and fine art handlers.
• Work closely with artists and designers on artwork production and presentation.
• Develop exhibition activation programmes including talks, guided tours, workshops, collector events, and public programming.
• Manage applications and participation in art fairs and related cultural platforms.
• Maintain high standards of curatorial presentation, exhibition storytelling, and visitor experience.

Collections & Artwork Management

• Maintain full inventory control of artworks under Tashkeel’s management including consignments, owned works, editions, and commissioned projects.
• Oversee artwork database systems, pricing records, condition reporting, and artwork documentation.
• Ensure all artwork movements, consignments, and returns are properly documented and signed.
• Coordinate storage, packing, transportation, and artwork handling procedures.
• Work closely with the administrative and accounts teams to maintain accurate records and reporting.

Publications, Writing & Communications

• Lead exhibition key messaging and interpretive content development.
• Oversee exhibition texts, wall texts, catalogues, price lists, and written curatorial material.
• Support the marketing team with press releases, PR toolkits, website content, and social media direction relating to exhibitions and sales.
• Proofread and ensure consistency across all exhibition communications and publications.
• Coordinate with designers, translators, printers, and production teams to ensure timely delivery of all exhibition collateral.

Artist Development & Programmes

• Support and monitor the delivery of Tashkeel’s residency and mentorship programmes including Critical Practice and artist development initiatives.
• Coordinate programme scheduling, artist onboarding, agreements, mentorship logistics, and exhibition outcomes.
• Work closely with artists, mentors, consultants, and the wider Tashkeel team to ensure programme success.
• Contribute to strengthening Tashkeel’s role in supporting contemporary art and design practice in the UAE.

Team Collaboration & Operations

• Work closely with the Director, General Manager, marketing team, consultants, and wider Tashkeel departments.
• Contribute to strategic planning relating to exhibitions, sales, partnerships, and audience development.
• Produce presentations, reports, and sales summaries when required.
• Support broader organizational initiatives and special projects where necessary.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial galleries, art advisory, auction houses, art fairs, or contemporary cultural institutions.
• Proven experience in artwork sales, collector relations, and commercial client development.
• Strong understanding of contemporary art and design within the UAE and international context.
• Experience managing exhibitions from concept through installation and sales.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with experience managing artwork inventories and collections.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Exceptional writing and proofreading abilities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
• Confident managing high-profile clients, artists, and stakeholders.
• Professional presentation and ability to represent Tashkeel publicly.
• Valid UAE driving license preferred.

Desirable Requirements

• Spoken and written Arabic.
• Existing relationships within the UAE and GCC art ecosystem.
• Experience with Artlogic or comparable gallery management systems.
• Experience with art fairs, collector events, and institutional partnerships.
• Knowledge of artwork handling, logistics, and collection management standards.

About Tashkeel

• Tashkeel is a UAE-based art and design studio, consultancy, and cultural organization founded in Dubai in 2008 by Sheikha Lateefa bint Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
• Rooted in the United Arab Emirates, Tashkeel supports contemporary creative practice through exhibitions, residencies, training programmes, workshops, publications, mentorship initiatives, fabrication facilities, and consultancy services.
• Tashkeel works across contemporary art, design, public art, manufacturing, and cultural development while supporting artists and designers through platforms such as Tanween, Critical Practice, residencies, exhibitions, and collaborative commissions.
• Its facilities and programmes enable experimentation, production, dialogue, and professional development while contributing to the UAE’s growing creative and cultural industries.
• Visit: tashkeel.org \| make.works
• Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED16,000.00 per month
• Ability to commute/relocate:
• Dubai: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(S)

• Do you have experience in curating exhibitions?
• Do you have experience coordinating with artists ?

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience

• Gallery Sales: 5 years (Required)
• Gallery Manager: 5 years (Required)

Language

• Arabic and English (Required)