Project Manager at Therme Art GmbH

Therme Art is a global cultural initiative dedicated to supporting Therme Group's mission of promoting wellbeing for all. Collaborating with artists, creatives, and leading experts across various fields, along with a network of like-minded cultural institutions, Therme Art focuses on harnessing artistic expression to develop cultural experiences that inspire transformation. Through art projects, a transdisciplinary programme of talks, and community engagement, Therme Art proposes a holistic approach to wellbeing culture that aims to create a lasting positive impact.

To help achieve our ambitious cultural wellbeing mission, we are now seeking a Project Manager to support developing our Art and Cultural Programme.

Outline of Duties:
The Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating tasks and activities critical to the realization of cultural programmes and activations as well as our art commissions. Working closely with artists, multidisciplinary creatives, institutions, public and private partners, the Project Manager will be involved in all phases of development, from planning and conceptualisation to execution and production. This position reports to Senior Project Managers and Curators and works collaboratively with members of Therme Art’s communications, finance and development teams to support all essential department activities and institutional initiatives.

We are looking for employees who would like to grow with us and to become invested in the Therme Art vision. In the process, we focus on agile project work, mutual support within teams, and working as equals.

Tasks:
• Research on contemporary artists practices, relevant curatorial themes and tendencies
• Development and writing of curatorial strategies in alignment with the projects’ goals and context
• Artist Liaison with the artists involved, providing support as required
• Develop and manage commission budgets and timelines, ensuring that the costs are managed according to the allocated resources and deadlines are met
• Draw up and negotiate commission contracts, create proposals and secure permits
• Liaise and managing relevant external partners, contractors and facilitate necessary agreements.
• Coordinate fine art and liability insurance, create condition reports, and oversee ongoing maintenance of commissions.
• Create feasibility studies and technical implementation plans for the commission including renderings, technical requirements, written descriptions, etc.
• Liaison and associate the commissioned artist with concept development, providing support as required.
• Work closely with artists, fabricators, and other vendors to research, develop, and manage the production of artworks
• Identify suitable materials, technologies, and construction method for the artwork production.
• Coordinate packing, shipping, and delivery of artworks.
• Additional duties as requested by the team.
• Organize installation and de-installation of projects, supervise installation crews, and manage all on-site logistics.

Salary: Competitive and based on experience and qualifications

How to apply:

Email cover letter and CV to Therme Art at shelby.seu@thermegroup.com. Include “Project Manager” in the email subject.