Job description

The Role
We’re looking for a Fine Arts and Lighting Technical Supervisor to join the team that provide technical support to the Production Manager in all aspects of installation and de-installation of exhibitions, and to be responsible for all exhibition lighting in Barbican Art Gallery, the Curve, and in the Centre’s public spaces and off-site exhibitions.

Barbican Art Gallery is dedicated to the presentation of exhibitions covering modern and contemporary art, design/architecture, and photography. The Curve is devoted to the commissioning of large-scale site-specific installations by leading international contemporary artists. We also present annual public art commissions in the public spaces of Barbican Art Centre. The Barbican aims to serve both artists and audiences and excels in the presentation of exhibitions that are thoughtful, curatorially ambitious and often focus on timely reassessments and inter-disciplinary practice.

This role is responsible for the leading of the planning and installation of all aspects of lighting exhibitions to the highest standard of museum practice, and for the technical maintenance of all lighting equipment. It will lead on specific lighting projects and produce technical reports when required, along with providing technical advice and guidance to the Production Manager, curators, architects, and designers in preparation for lighting exhibitions, sourcing relevant equipment as required, and supervising freelance technicians. Working with the Production Manager and with two other Technical Supervisors this role will share responsibility for supervising an installation team of technicians during exhibition turnarounds and maintenance.

You’ll have proven experience as a Fine Art Technician as well as a high level of expertise in gallery lighting practices, and experience of organising and installing gallery lighting. You will have extensive knowledge and experience of art handling to museum standards and sourcing lighting equipment, along with the ability to communicate detailed advice, guidance, and ideas on technical and aesthetic matters in respect of the delivery of art exhibitions.

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please see the ‘Job Information Pack’.

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