National Museum of Wildlife Art is hiring: Art Registrar & Studio Operations Man
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Orlando, FL, United States, 32885
About the Artist / Studio (IG: JEFRE_ARTIST)
Studio JEFRE is the studio of internationally recognized Filipino-American artist JEFRE, known for creating large-scale public monuments, museum installations, and iconic landmarks around the world. The studio’s work spans public art, institutional commissions, memorials, and cultural landmarks that drive tourism, economic development, and civic identity.
Position Overview
This is a hybrid senior operations role combining elements of a museum registrar, art archivist, studio manager, and development coordinator. This role works closely with the artist and serves as a key organizational and coordination partner alongside the artist’s management and brand-licensing team, Shark Art (a division of Shark Group, led by Daymond John). The ideal candidate has experience in the museum, gallery, or institutional art world and is comfortable managing complex information while supporting a high-profile international practice. This position plays a critical role in structuring, documenting, and positioning a major global body of work.
Key Responsibilities
- Artwork Documentation & Archiving (Primary Responsibility)
Create and maintain a centralized digital archive of all artworks worldwide
Develop a museum-standard cataloging system, including:- Title, year, medium, dimensions
- Edition information
- Location (city, country, collection)
- Fabricator and collaborators
- Insurance and valuation data (when applicable)
- High-resolution images, drawings, renderings, and supporting files
Establish consistent naming conventions and documentation standards
Assist in building the foundation for a future catalog raisonné - Visual & Catalog Materials
Coordinate or prepare:- Artwork fact sheets
- Catalog pages
- Submission decks
- Institutional and grant support materials
- Work with designers or apply light graphic/layout skills (InDesign, Canva, or similar)
- Maintain organized digital asset libraries and shared folders
- Grants & Institutional Support
Research and track relevant grants, fellowships, and public art funding opportunities
Assist with grant applications, including:- Project descriptions
- Artist statements
- Impact and community narratives
- Supporting materials and documentation
- Studio Operations & Management Coordination
Serve as a primary liaison between the artist, Studio JEFRE, and the artist’s management and brand-licensing partner, Shark Art (a division of Shark Group, led by Daymond John)
Support coordination of materials, documentation, and information requested by the management team related to:- Brand partnerships and licensing initiatives
- Institutional placements and exhibitions
- Public art opportunities and proposals
- Media, PR, and strategic initiatives
Help track ongoing conversations, deliverables, and timelines across the artist, studio, and management teams
Act as an extension of the artist’s studio to ensure clear communication, organization, and follow-through across all stakeholders
Qualifications
- 3+ years experience in one or more of the following:
- Museum registrar or assistant registrar
- Gallery or studio management
- Curatorial or collections support
- Arts nonprofit or institutional administration
- Strong understanding of museum, gallery, and institutional standards
- Experience with art databases and cataloging systems
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable managing multiple projects across different time zones
- Experience with grants or institutional applications is a plus
- Familiarity with graphic/layout tools (InDesign, Canva, or similar) is a plus
Position Details
- Schedule: Part-time (approximately 20–30 hours per week)
- Location: Remote (U.S. preferred), with occasional travel or in-person coordination as needed
- Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience (Hourly or monthly retainer options available)
Why This Role Matters
This role is foundational to the long-term legacy, institutional presence, and global organization of the artist’s work. You will help build the systems relied upon by museums, funders, and cultural institutions—while supporting the strategic growth of a world-class public art practice in coordination with a leading global brand-management team.