Career Opportunities
If you are interested to join our team, apply for an internship or paid role and receive training, please send us your CV and covering letter giving us information about what you are keen to do and where you see yourself on 5 years time. Email us at info@oaktreeandtiger.com with subject "I want to join your team! "
We regularly offer a variety of roles in different areas depending on our pipeline of projects. If a specific role is available, we describe it below with application details.
We regularly offer a variety of roles in different areas depending on our pipeline of projects. If a specific role is available, we describe it below with application details.
Current Opportunity
Arts Marketing and Operations Role at Oaktree & Tiger
Post date: 4 January 2021
Job Description
Oaktree & Tiger manages the annual Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize (www.artprize.co.uk), an international competition now in its 7th year. It is sponsored by a top international law firm, Ashurst LLP, has a renowned panel of judges, and has had over 18,000 entries to date by artists based all over the world. We run a programme of events, live in London and also online, and curate group and solo exhibitions for artists in all mediums, including photography, sculpture and digital media. We also run the Ashurst Art Collection (www.ashurstart.com), a growing collection of artworks based in Ashurst’s London offices, with a platform that promotes emerging artists.
We are looking for an individual to manage the marketing and operations for the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize, reporting to the Prize Director. This person will have some experience of creating and executing a multichannel marketing strategy, be great at creating content, are well-organised and able to work with tight deadlines. The role offers exposure in curating, artist management and partnership management, as well as training. For the right candidates, there is further training and mentoring towards a leadership role.
You will create the multichannel marketing strategy, and then take responsibility for creating content and handling engagement, and executing the plan to achieve specified targets. You will also manage artists at each stage of the competition, write content, reconcile artwork entries, handle entry enquiries, manage exhibitions, liaise with partners and compile entries and information for the judging panel. Throughout all of this, our aim is to benefit as many emerging artists as possible, promote the shortlisted artists and grow engagement with the wider public.
The role begins as soon as possible, part-time (ideally 2-3 days a week), pay level depends on experience, and includes training. We are based in Kensington, but often work from Mayfair, Soho and Shoreditch areas, though much of the role can be remote.
About Oaktree & Tiger
We are experienced in advisory to private clients, corporates and artists, as well as art dealing, art projects, marketing, sales and eCommerce. We have been operating and growing for over 8 years, developing many successful projects covering a variety of artists, clients and activities. See more at www.oaktreeandtiger.com
What We Are Looking For
ESSENTIAL
Arts, marketing or business education/experience Fluency in English, excellent writing skills and great telephone manners
Being organised and having the ability to get things done
Experience of creating marketing campaigns, particularly on social media platforms
Passion for visual arts and working with artists
Must be based in London or able to travel there when required
DESIRED
Experience working in galleries, exhibitions, museums, art fairs or as an artist’s assistant
PR experience
Must be punctual, self-motivated, hard-working, and sociable.
How To Apply
Send your CV and covering letter with your pay requirements and examples of your marketing experience, an overview of your experience to date and suggest any areas you may want to receive training in, by email to info@oaktreeandtiger.com (Subject = Arts Marketing and Operations Role, January 2021).
The deadline is 17th January, though interviews are starting immediately from 4th January onwards and hence may close early.
Next Step…
If you are through to the next round, we will contact you to schedule a phone call to discuss further. The final round will be an interview with the Prize Director, and you will be notified shortly after. The whole process should take no longer than a couple of weeks depending on your availability.
Post date: 4 January 2021
Job Description
Oaktree & Tiger manages the annual Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize (www.artprize.co.uk), an international competition now in its 7th year. It is sponsored by a top international law firm, Ashurst LLP, has a renowned panel of judges, and has had over 18,000 entries to date by artists based all over the world. We run a programme of events, live in London and also online, and curate group and solo exhibitions for artists in all mediums, including photography, sculpture and digital media. We also run the Ashurst Art Collection (www.ashurstart.com), a growing collection of artworks based in Ashurst’s London offices, with a platform that promotes emerging artists.
We are looking for an individual to manage the marketing and operations for the Ashurst Emerging Artist Prize, reporting to the Prize Director. This person will have some experience of creating and executing a multichannel marketing strategy, be great at creating content, are well-organised and able to work with tight deadlines. The role offers exposure in curating, artist management and partnership management, as well as training. For the right candidates, there is further training and mentoring towards a leadership role.
You will create the multichannel marketing strategy, and then take responsibility for creating content and handling engagement, and executing the plan to achieve specified targets. You will also manage artists at each stage of the competition, write content, reconcile artwork entries, handle entry enquiries, manage exhibitions, liaise with partners and compile entries and information for the judging panel. Throughout all of this, our aim is to benefit as many emerging artists as possible, promote the shortlisted artists and grow engagement with the wider public.
The role begins as soon as possible, part-time (ideally 2-3 days a week), pay level depends on experience, and includes training. We are based in Kensington, but often work from Mayfair, Soho and Shoreditch areas, though much of the role can be remote.
About Oaktree & Tiger
We are experienced in advisory to private clients, corporates and artists, as well as art dealing, art projects, marketing, sales and eCommerce. We have been operating and growing for over 8 years, developing many successful projects covering a variety of artists, clients and activities. See more at www.oaktreeandtiger.com
What We Are Looking For
ESSENTIAL
Arts, marketing or business education/experience Fluency in English, excellent writing skills and great telephone manners
Being organised and having the ability to get things done
Experience of creating marketing campaigns, particularly on social media platforms
Passion for visual arts and working with artists
Must be based in London or able to travel there when required
DESIRED
Experience working in galleries, exhibitions, museums, art fairs or as an artist’s assistant
PR experience
Must be punctual, self-motivated, hard-working, and sociable.
How To Apply
Send your CV and covering letter with your pay requirements and examples of your marketing experience, an overview of your experience to date and suggest any areas you may want to receive training in, by email to info@oaktreeandtiger.com (Subject = Arts Marketing and Operations Role, January 2021).
The deadline is 17th January, though interviews are starting immediately from 4th January onwards and hence may close early.
Next Step…
If you are through to the next round, we will contact you to schedule a phone call to discuss further. The final round will be an interview with the Prize Director, and you will be notified shortly after. The whole process should take no longer than a couple of weeks depending on your availability.