Senior Art Consultant / Art Consultant
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About the Role
A global real estate developer seeks a Senior Art Consultant / Art Consultant to lead art strategies and curate public art programmes for prestigious developments in Dubai. The role requires strong curatorial expertise, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills.
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Responsibilities
- Develop project specific art visions, curatorial narratives, and art strategies
- Curate artwork collections aligned with project identity, culture, brand, and user experience objectives
- Identify and recommend local, regional, and international artists
- Create artwork concepts for public art, sculptures, installations, digital art, murals, and bespoke commissioned pieces
- Work closely with Architecture, Landscape, Interior Design, Branding, and Wayfinding teams
- Manage artist engagement, briefing, selection, and commissioning processes
- Oversee artwork development from concept design through fabrication and installation
- Manage project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and deliverables
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline
- 5–15+ years of experience in art consultancy, curation, public art, or cultural programming
- Proven track record of leading complex art programmes from concept through delivery
- Experience engaging with high profile clients, artists, and multidisciplinary project teams
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Company Overview
- We are a global real estate developer with a presence in over 150 offices worldwide and a strong, established footprint across the Middle East.
- We deliver world class residential and commercial developments, driven by innovation, technical excellence, and a passion for creating inspiring spaces.
Role Overview
- We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Art Consultant / Art Consultant to join our team in Dubai, UAE.
- This role offers the opportunity to shape innovative art strategies, curate impactful public art programmes, and deliver creative placemaking initiatives across some of the region's most prestigious developments.
- The successful candidate will combine strong curatorial expertise, artistic vision, stakeholder management skills, and a deep understanding of how art can enhance the user experience within the built environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop project specific art visions, curatorial narratives, and art strategies.
- Curate artwork collections aligned with project identity, culture, brand, and user experience objectives.
- Identify and recommend local, regional, and international artists.
- Create artwork concepts for public art, sculptures, installations, digital art, murals, and bespoke commissioned pieces.
- Work closely with Architecture, Landscape, Interior Design, Branding, and Wayfinding teams.
- Define artwork locations and integration opportunities across buildings, public spaces, and masterplans.
- Support placemaking and experiential design initiatives through meaningful art interventions.
- Manage artist engagement, briefing, selection, and commissioning processes.
- Coordinate with artists, fabricators, suppliers, contractors, and specialist consultants.
- Present concepts and recommendations to clients and project stakeholders.
- Oversee artwork development from concept design through fabrication and installation.
- Review technical submissions, materials, prototypes, and mock ups.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
- 5–15+ years of experience in art consultancy, curation, public art, or cultural programming.
- Proven track record of leading complex art programmes from concept through delivery.
- Experience engaging with high profile clients, artists, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong project management and commercial awareness.
Preferred Experience
- Public Art Strategy
- Art Curation & Commissioning
- Placemaking
- Cultural Programming
- Experiential Design
- Environmental Graphics
- Hospitality & Mixed Use Developments
- Adobe Creative Suite
- SketchUp and Visualization Software
- AI Design Tools
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