Description
We are currently looking for an Installation & Fabrication Technician to join our Hayward Gallery team on a full time permanent contract. Salary: £36,000 per annum.
As an Installation & Fabrication Technician, you will participate in the installation, de-installation and maintenance of Hayward Gallery exhibitions and also on other visual arts projects around the Southbank Centre. A large part of the role is the fabrication of exhibition displays as well as working on fabrication aspects of Hayward commissions.
Key skills that will help you in this role include:
- Knowledge of art handling best practice and experience of handling a range of artworks in a gallery or similar environment.
- Workshop experience operating a variety of woodworking machinery and hand tools safely and efficiently.
- Ability to interpret technical specifications & drawings and translate into fabrication plans.
- Enjoys working as part of a team, collaborating and supporting colleagues.
- Experience of working within Health & Safety guidelines.
Main responsibilities include:
- Art handling, including packing, unpacking, writing packing notes, installation and de-installation to museum standard.
- Construction/fabrication of various forms of display furniture, bespoke framing and case making to museum standards.
- Maintain exhibitions on view to the public to the highest standards.
- To work alongside freelancers, plus supervising smaller projects during the main turnaround of the galleries.
Please ensure to submit an application on our careers page, as applications received via email won't be considered.