Producer

Commissioning without compromise, Artangel is open to the most challenging ideas and responsive to the rapidly shifting ambitions and expectations of artists and audiences alike.  Artangel incubates and delivers exceptional projects by outstanding contemporary artists.

Artangel’s employees contribute to this by being open to new ideas, new partnerships and new ways of doing things and by working strategically to enable all that we do to fulfil its potential.

The Producer is an important part of the Artangel production team, reporting to the Head of Production, line managing the Assistant Producer and working alongside the Collection Curator. 

The Producer will work as part of the production department, with the research, development and delivery of Artangel’s programme of new physical and digital commissions.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:​

• Research and development of key areas of Artangel’s programme of commissions
• Undertake site research for future projects and build relationships with other partners in order to form a database of contacts
• Provide Project Management support for Artangel’s programme of new commissions, including working closely with commissioned artists to realise the delivery of projects
• Assist in all aspects of the delivery of projects, including but not limited to:
  • Providing research and development support to commissioned artists
  • Creating and managing project schedules to ensure the smooth, timely delivery of projects
  • Managing project budgets
  • Sourcing equipment and materials as required
  • Research and liaise with contractors for specialist aspects of production
  • Co-ordinate staffing for projects, including recruitment, contracting, visa requirements, inductions, rotas, and scheduling
  • Oversee arrangements for travel, accommodation and visa requirements for artists and project-related personnel
  • Assist in the issuing of contracts and Letters of Agreements for artists and project-related personnel
  • Assist in the safe and effective delivery of projects including composing Health and Safety documentation and Access documents where appropriate 
  • Assist in the installation and de-installation of projects and managing contractors on site as appropriate
  • Act as first point of call for Front of House manager on live projects
• Provide basic technical and logistical support for Artangel’s programme of new commissions
• Manage the contextual programme of project-related events and contribute to the generation of relevant accompanying interpretive materials
• Ensure administrative records and files are kept in good order
• Line manage the Assistant Producer and Production Interns as required to ensure their duties are carried out effectively

Essential experience:

• A minimum of five years experience of producing new physical and digital projects in visual art, performance, film, music and/or theatre
• Presenting artworks, and digital artworks, in museum, gallery or unusual settings 
• Contributing to funding applications as part of a wider team
• Stakeholder liaison
• Managing production budgets and schedules
• Drafting agreements 
• Communicating presentations to a range of audiences
• Experience working directly with artists in a producer capacity
• Experience in leading and managing a team on project delivery

Desirable experience:

• Experience in producing digital artwork projects
• Experience in presenting works in off-site locations
• Line management experience

Essential skills and knowledge:

• Familiarity with galleries and museums across the UK 
• Understanding of technology required for moving image presentations 
• Understanding of the shifting technological landscape and the challenges that working with new platforms and software presents
• Understanding of the flexibility and proactive approach required when fabricating, installing and de-installing artworks 
• Highly effective administrative and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Very strong project management skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Effective presentation and written skills
• Understanding of data collection requirements 

Desireable skills and knowledge:

• Knowledge of Arts Council audience data requirements 

Attributes:

• Enthusiasm for the arts
• Ability to form effective working relationships
• Highly self-motivated
• Able to produce accurate work under pressure
• Entrepreneurial and positive attitude

Travel:

• Ability to travel across the country

Organisational Competencies

Management role:

Entrepreneurial skills and self-management:

• Think creatively about news ways of working
• Continuously look for innovative ways to achieve Artangel’s aims
• Maintain high levels of enthusiasm and commitment
• Constantly strive to gain new experiences and develop skills
• Encourage team to develop new ideas

Managing and leading people:

• Develop the trust and respect of colleagues to achieve agreed goals
• Take responsibility and delegate appropriately to team
• Recognise and value team’s contributions
• Motivate and encourage team to reach full potential
• Give constructive feedback and encourage learning
• Enable team to develop, within or outside Artangel

Strategic planning:

• Design detailed and flexible long-term plans to support Artangel’s  aims, taking external factors into account
• Support these with detailed short-term plans
• Communicate plans to team and colleagues, clearly outlining expectations
• Achieve plans using all available resources
• Evaluate results and use learning to influence future planning

Influencing and communicating effectively:

• Communicate needs and expectations to colleagues clearly and in structured way
• Understand perspectives of colleagues to gain trust and active support

Implementing change:

• Identify opportunities to improve ways of working and support team in this
• Anticipate impacts of change and react positively
• Support team to implement change positively

Cost conscious budget management:

• Understand constraints of funding
• Take responsibility for Artangel’s financial results
• Draw up and effectively manage budgets
• Reduce costs through effective working
• Support team to find creative ways to reduce costs

Environmental Responsibility

• Develop and implement Environmental Responsibility across all aspects of work and operations.
• Evaluate results and use learning to influence future planning.

Inclusive Practices 

• Promote and implement culture of inclusivity at all levels of the organisation. 
• Identify training and development opportunities for team.

Apply using the application form below.