Studio & Project Manager

Multidisciplinary artist and designer based in Dogpatch, San Francisco is seeking a hard-working, detail-oriented studio and project manager to help drive a new stage of growth. This is an onsite, part-time position (20 hr/week) with potential for WFH and potential for project-based travel and career expansion within a growing creative business.

About me:

I’m a multidisciplinary artist and designer who celebrates moments through sculpture, drawing, painting, photography, film, and sound. I’ve been commissioned by brands like Nike, NFL, NFL Players’ Association, and EA Sports to create high-profile artful objects and experiences.

I also reframe the artifacts from my corporate commissions as the artwork itself. My time-based work Six Months in Dogpatch, the residue of a half year of marble sculpture process, was displayed at The de Young Open 2023, Fine Art Museums of San Francisco’s triennial juried survey of Bay Area art.

I bring a relational approach to my curiosity-led studio practice, frequently collaborating with clients, collectors, architects, galleries, interior designers, material experts, and fabricators to experiment with new techniques, bring imaginative concepts to life, and connect with others through art.

I love to give back, and enjoy mentoring creatives, building community, and organizing charitable art projects to support community causes. I also host events and open studios, and produce a monthly newsletter where I share what I’ve been making, seeing, reading, and hearing in my studio practice.

I’ve reached an inflection point with the growth of the business and I’m ready to expand the team.

Where you come in:

You are a professional, detail-oriented, and driven studio and project manager who is eager to build something special with an independent artist and designer. You enjoy working directly with clients and collectors, vendor partners, and creative collaborators on a wide range of projects and commissions.

You are someone who will thrive owning the day-to-day aspects of the studio while supporting me with project management and business development. You will create future-focused structure that allows me to explore new creative territory and revenue streams, while supporting a growing clientele.

As the studio and project manager, you will not only have the keys to the door of the studio, but the keys to the ignition. If you feel that you would excel in this important role, I invite you to apply.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage all administrative and project management aspects of the studio
• Represent the studio in-person and online with courtesy and professionalism
• Work closely with me on the development, production and delivery of fine art and design projects, both commissioned and studio-driven, while developing new revenue streams
• Manage partnerships with clients, collaborators, external vendors, and contractors
• Drive and manage project proposals, estimates, quotes, and negotiations
• Manage project communications, budgets, and timelines
• Manage sourcing, studio organizational systems, and studio cleaning, tasks, and errands
• Manage project deliverables, shipping & receiving, installation, unboxing
• Find, vet, and respond to RFQ/RFP, grant, commission, residency opportunities
• Manage marketing, documentation, studio website, monthly studio newsletter, press, and PR
• Manage and streamline physical, digital, and online art inventory and archival system
• Establish, improve, and maintain internal operational and administrative systems, including bookkeeping, tax prep (CDTFA, etc), and licensing (SF Licensed Business Enterprise, etc)
• Contribute positively to internal/external team culture and surrounding communities

Your qualifications:

• Project leader and problem-solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, systems thinker with strong attention to detail and quality
• Professional, kind, and courteous relationship builder and host
• Growth-oriented go-getter, eager to find new opportunities for improvement and expansion
• Natural culture builder who wants to leave a place better than you found it
• Fluent in G-Suite, Dropbox, Acrobat, and other project management software (Trello, Asana, Notion, etc)
• Experience and/or strong interest in fine art, architecture, and/or design
• Drivers license, access to vehicle, and ability to drive throughout the San Francisco Bay Area (and during travel, if needed)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a range of noise conditions
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time during work sessions, meetings, and events
• Ability to work indoor and outdoor, and in a range of temperature conditions (Conditions vary in studio, vendor shops, installation sites)
• Ability to commute to Dogpatch, San Francisco, CA

Bonus points:

• Experience with invoicing and merchant software, Xero.com, Bill.com, Square, etc.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lightroom, etc)
• Experience in hospitality industry
• Experience with photography and/or videography
• Experience with creative collaboration tools (Slack, Miro, Figma)
• Experience with 3D modeling tools (Sketchup, Blender, Fusion360, etc)

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly compensation, depending on industry and management experience
• Hours: 20 hours per week, primarily in the studio with flexibility for hybrid / WFH
• Mileage reimbursement while driving from studio to clients, vendors, galleries, etc
• Possibility for paid travel when required by projects or business opportunities
• Trial period: 3 months
• Opportunity for career growth and increased hours as business expands

To Apply:

Email your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] for consideration.

Please use “Studio and Project Manager” as the subject line of your email.

Brian Madden Studio is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Check out more info about my work to see if this studio feels like a fit for you:

Doing Everything Different - Episode 023: From Nike to Marble Sculpting, Artist Brian Madden Talks Creative & Career Journey - podcast highlighting career trajectory and brand collaborations

Dropbox - An artist expands his collaborations to bring projects to life - Interview highlighting my creative process when storytelling brand collaborations

RIT Alumni News - Alumnus blends tradition with innovation to make marble marvels - article describing my career trajectory and brand collaborations

EA Sports - Madden NFL Cast Player of the Game Award by Brian Madden - brand collaboration process video

NFL - Madden Thanksgiving MVP Awards by Brian Madden - brand collaboration process video

Behind the scenes with artist Brian Madden during install at the Friends of Noe Valley Garden Tour - exhibition recap

First Friday: October 2023 - The de Young Open is live! - monthly studio newsletter

First Friday: June 2024 - Noe Valley Garden Tour solo exhibition & author conversation with ando - monthly studio newsletter

First Friday: January 2025 - Open the Cage - monthly studio newsletter