JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

What this job involves

Project Management

• Manage contracted art consultant, project tracker, pipeline of artwork package delivery and all related materials for all APAC offices such as Hong Kong, Sydney, Tokyo, Singapore, India, Seoul, Taipei, and Melbourne.

• Liaise with all design parties and project managers on queries related to artwork

Curatorial

• Review and edit strategic artwork decks for senior leaders. Bring a high level of detail

• Answer questions about the collection via clear and concise written, oral, or email correspondence

Collection Management, Development & Planning

• Manage the deaccessioning process, ensuring compliance with ethical and legal standards as well as Client’s company policies

• Supervise collection of inventory cataloging for legacy artworks; check terminology for accuracy

• Facilitate and recommend conservation and repair of artworks as needed.

Collection Activation

• Partner with varied employee network groups and business units to promote the Collection for educational programming

• Collaborate with Marketing to create engaging Art Collection content for the Firm’s Intranet and digital screens

• Create art books to educate employees on relevant office artwork displays. Development includes clear copy writing and proof reading, managing strict deadlines, expectations of multiple stakeholders, and budget requirements.

Registrar Duties

• Maintain accuracy of artwork records in collection management database and manage inventory sheets and database for all APAC artworks. Coordinate with local office stakeholders to inventory and condition check artworks

• Prepare documentation and provenance for new acquisitions and research documentation for deaccessioning.

• In case of office decommissions, evaluate status of artwork inventory and make recommendations for future state of artwork.

Legal

• Manage vendor performance and liaise with Legal on contract adjustments, onboarding and termination

• With Legal, discuss and adjust copyright Redlines on a case-by-case basis

• Ideate on and work with Legal on any new copyright, vendor forms, or loan requests.

Desired or preferred experience and technical skills

• Bachelor’s in art history or similar; Master’s degree is preferred

• Min. 5+ years professional experience in the fine art industry

• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, deck building, and copy editing

• Multi-tasking mindset, flexible approach, proactive, effective time management, detail oriented

• Proven knowledge and background in art terminology, cataloguing, and condition reporting

• Proven experience managing project budgets

Location: On-site –Hong Kong, SAR, China

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!