Design Curator - Partnerships Associate

October 3

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Vacation With An Artist (VAWAA)

Travel • Experiences • Craft • Art • Personal Growth

2 - 10

Description

• Research, identify, and onboard established artists from diverse disciplines (e.g., visual arts, crafts, design, etc.). • Build relationships with artists, ensuring they align with VAWAA’s ethos and vision of offering high-quality, immersive experiences. • Outreach to and manage a pipeline of artists using CRM tools, ensuring organized tracking and timely follow-ups to achieve monthly acquisition and onboarding goals. • Conduct interviews, collect artist assets, and manage the process of adding new artists to the platform. • Support the design and programming of each artist's experience, embodying the unique VAWAA approach to immersive learning and creativity. • Organize and maintain the artist database with detailed information and smart tags to enhance accessibility and insights. • Advocate for each artist’s ongoing success within the VAWAA community through regular feedback loops, growth initiatives, and building trust and rapport. • Ensure artists meet our criteria in terms of skill, creativity, and ability to offer meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. • Stay updated on global art and design trends, identifying creative opportunities with like-minded brands, art institutions, cultural organizations, and travel companies to increase awareness of VAWAA.

Requirements

• Background in Art, Design, or Curatorial Practice: 2+ years of experience in art curation, design, or a related field with a strong appreciation for global arts, crafts, and creativity. • Partnerships & Business Development: Experience in forming strategic partnerships with collaborators, talent, or cultural organizations. • Resourceful Connector: Skilled at finding hard-to-reach artists and establishing contact through email, social, phone, WhatsApp, or Zoom. Persistent, creative, and adaptable in overcoming communication and language barriers. • Operational Excellence: Proficient in using tools like Airtable, Notion, and Streak to track artist outreach, follow-ups, and applications. You keep everything organized, maintain a well-structured artist database, and ensure smooth processes from lead to launch. • Cultural Fluency: Ability to connect with artists and partners from diverse cultural backgrounds, respecting and promoting cultural heritage. • Storytelling Ability: A knack for sharing artists' stories and the impact of creative experiences in a compelling way. • Entrepreneurial Mindset: Independent work ethic, hardworking, and impact-driven. No complainers here—we want someone ready to step up and make things happen. • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail. • Passion for Creativity: A deep passion for the arts, culture, and travel, with an appreciation for handmade, traditional crafts and immersive learning experiences.

Benefits

• Compensation: $50K–$65K based on experience, plus stock options. • For experienced candidates, we can discuss additional equity compensation.

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