Short Description:

VIVE Arts (HTC) is a global arts initiative supporting artists and cultural organisations to experiment with immersive technology to create artworks and digital innovation projects. VIVE Arts harnesses cutting-edge technology to transform the way culture is made, shared, and experienced. Since 2017, VIVE Arts has partnered with more than seventy leading artists and cultural institutions on a wide variety of projects. With the aim of building a rich ecosystem for digital art, VIVE Arts explores the artistic applications of new technologies, supporting artists and institutions in the creation of ground-breaking works.

The VIVE Arts Programme department commissions and produces all VIVE Arts projects and programmes. It works with internal teams within VIVE Arts and wider HTC, and with a wide range of external partners including artists, cultural institutions, designers, and developers/studios.

We are seeking a Project and Touring Manager to join our team at VIVE Arts. The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing the production and delivery of VIVE Arts’ diverse and dynamic portfolio of projects. These include institutional partnerships, artwork commissions, location-based experiences, touring projects, and other programmers

Eligibility:

Essential

  • Minimum 5-years experience in project management in arts and cultural sector and/or digital/immersive sector.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with arts/culture sector and digital art mediums.
  • Interest in new forms of cultural production using advanced technologies.
  • Ability to work with independence, think strategically and creatively, problem-solve, and prioritise effectively.
  • Experience of managing and prioritising workload and tasks in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills to work effectively in collaborative teams, with both internal and external partners.
  • Good writing skills and excellent standard of written/spoken English.
  • A positive, flexible and collaborative attitude.
  • Experience of using MS Office and other relevant IT systems to an intermediate / advanced level.
  • Flexible with working with teams across time zones.

Desirable

  • Experience with project managing touring experiences/exhibitions and working with international venues.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with immersive/emerging technologies – virtual reality, mixed reality, game design and engines, CG, AI, location-based experiences, motion and volumetric capture, blockchain and web3.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience producing digital art exhibitions/experiences in public-facing environments.
  • Interest in and ability to travel internationally on occasion

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to recruiting from diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Program Benefits or Awards:

  • Probation period: 6 months
  • Notice Period: 1 month
  • Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
  • Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (9-5.30pm), additional hours may be required during specific periods of work.
  • Annual leave 25 days per annum (excluding public holidays)
  • Hybrid work 2 days in London co-working space (usually Wednesday/Thursdays), 3 days remote

 Entry Fee:

none

Location: United Kingdom, London

Deadline: 25 April 2025 

Website link: https://www.vivearts.com/

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