Art Collection Manager Job at JLL in New York

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Job Title: Art Collection Manager
What this job involves
The Art Collection Manager is responsible for the comprehensive stewardship, operations, and strategic activation of a dynamic 6,000+ work corporate art collection. This role ensures the collection operates as a strategic asset that enhances the firm’s brand, workplace culture, and client experience. The position requires exceptional organizational capability, operational rigor, and strategic communication skills while overseeing all logistics, managing copyright/licensing, producing collection publications, and leading tours and marketing initiatives that bring the collection to life for employees, clients, and external audiences.

Day‑to‑day tasks

Managing day‑to‑day operations of a 6,000+ work corporate art collection across multiple office locations, maintaining inventory management systems with accurate records of provenance, condition, location, valuation, insurance, and image assets

Coordinating all logistics related to artwork movement, including packing, shipping, receiving, installation, deinstallation, rotation, storage, and disposal in compliance with fine art handling best practices

Managing conservation and preservation programs by conducting regular condition assessments, coordinating treatment with external conservators, and maintaining environmental monitoring protocols

Leading vendor and consultant relationships with art handlers, shippers, conservators, framers, appraisers, registrars, curators, and installers; negotiating contracts and managing budgets

Managing artwork copyright and image rights, securing permissions, licensing agreements, and reproduction rights while ensuring compliance with copyright law and intellectual property regulations

Overseeing production of collection‑related publications including printed catalogs, artist monographs, exhibition guides, and digital content by coordinating editorial workflows with writers, editors, photographers, designers, and printers

Planning and leading collection tours for employees, clients, board members, and VIP guests; creating educational programming including lecture series, artist talks, and digital storytelling

Serving as liaison to business units and corporate real‑estate teams regarding artwork proposals, placements, rotations, and special requests for offices and client spaces

Managing project budgets covering acquisitions, conservation, framing, insurance, storage, shipping, publications, and marketing; tracking expenses and providing financial reporting to senior leadership

Requirements

Master’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, Arts Administration, Art Business, or a related field; or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent professional experience in collection management

7–12+ years of progressive experience in art collection management, museum registration, curatorial administration, or gallery operations, preferably within a corporate, institutional, or high‑net‑worth private collection environment

Demonstrated expertise in collection management database systems

Proven experience managing complex logistics, including shipping, installation, conservation, insurance, and inventory control for large‑scale art collections

Strong knowledge of copyright law, artist rights, licensing agreements, and intellectual property management in the visual arts

Experience producing publications (print and digital) related to art collections, exhibitions, or cultural programming

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience delivering presentations and leading tours for executive, client, and public audiences

Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously

Preferred

Experience working in a financial services, professional services, or Fortune 500 corporate environment, with understanding of corporate culture, branding, and workplace strategy

Familiarity with contemporary art market trends, artists, galleries, auction houses, and collecting practices

Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts for art‑related services

Knowledge of appraisal standards, valuation methodologies, and tax/legal considerations related to corporate art collections

Background in marketing, communications, or public programming related to art collections or cultural institutions

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Estimated Compensation
Estimated compensation for this position:

95,000.00 – 110,000.00 USD per year

Location
On‑site – New York, NY

Personalized Benefits that Support Personal Well‑Being and Growth

401(k) plan with matching company contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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