Design Curator – Partnerships Associate

. Research, identify, and onboard established artists from diverse disciplines (e.g., visual arts, crafts, design, etc.) .

Posted 4/1/2026contractNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Stay updated on global art and design trends, identifying creative opportunities with like-minded brands, art institutions, cultural organizations, and travel companies

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in art curation, design, or a related field
Experience in forming strategic partnerships with collaborators, talent, or cultural organizations
Skilled at finding hard-to-reach artists and establishing contact through email, social, phone, WhatsApp, or Zoom
Proficient in using tools like Airtable, Notion, and Streak to track artist outreach, follow-ups, and applications
Ability to connect with artists and partners from diverse cultural backgrounds
A knack for sharing artists' stories and the impact of creative experiences
Independent work ethic, hardworking, and impact-driven
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A deep passion for the arts, culture, and travel

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

art curationdesignstrategic partnershipsartist outreachinterviewingdatabase managementartist asset managementcreative storytellingimpact-driven work

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationindependent work ethiccultural sensitivitytrust buildingfeedback managementorganizational skillsadaptability