If you are applying for a job at Studio Olafur Eliasson, it may help you to take a look at the descriptions of the different studio teams above, including information on relevant backgrounds and profiles for working in the various departments, as well as our work-space accessibility measures.
Please note that we are only able to respond to unsolicited applications in cases of immediate relevance and we almost exclusively consider applicants responding to specific job openings. In the event of a vacancy, we will post an announcement here.
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR AND ARCHIVIST (d/f/m) FOR STUDIO OLAFUR ELIASSON
Beginning of contract: asap
Employment: Part time
Where: Berlin
Application deadline: 31st January 2023
Job Description:
As a Database Administrator and Archivist at Studio Olafur Eliasson (SOE), you will join a large artist’s studio, shaped by dynamic teams of specialists who focus on the creation of artworks, exhibitions and projects as well as communication, documentation, archiving, and digital development.
Together with an experienced archivist you will be responsible for collecting and archiving information on all artworks, commissions, projects and studio processes. You will be in daily exchanges with the different studio teams, working in close connection with the colleagues in charge of the production of artworks and the realization of exhibitions, public projects and publications, as well as with the colleagues responsible for research and communication.
As part of the archive team at SOE, you will be responsible for maintaining the digital and physical archive, managing the studio’s database, overseeing the studio’s library and updating the studio’s website, on a daily basis.
Your work will consist of:
- Archiving all relevant information on artworks, exhibitions, publications and projects; including proactive archiving of photographs, accompanying metadata and copyright information; research on provenance of artwork editions; managing certificates of authentication; handling of physical sketches, scanning and cataloguing; handling archive related requests
- Maintenance of the archive library and the studio’s reference library
- Up-dating the studio’s website
- Maintenance of the database – QI –; including evaluating operations and workflows, recommending improvements, documenting operational processes, and working on metadata development
- Collaborating inhouse and with external partners to develop database procedures according to the studio’s organizational needs; overseeing related software up-dates and implementation of new database management features
- Training and mentoring team members on database use and offering individual support
Your Skills:
- You have at least two years of professional experience in database management or collection management in the cultural sector
- You have knowledge of contemporary art, ideally in art theory
- You have knowledge of general research methodology, principles and procedures
- You are self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced team environment and independently
- You work with attention to detail, and you are able to multitask and meet deadlines
- You have excellent interpersonal communication skills
- You have experience working with visual content
Desirable:
- Degree in Museum Studies, Archival Studies, or Management information systems (MIS)
- You have experience working with SQL database architecture, and ideally with bug tracking and software beta testing
- You have excellent writing skills and preferably basic copy-editing skills
- You have experience in publication making
- You have experience in photography and/or image-editing skills
- You have moving image editing skills
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in English is required
- Proficiency in German (both written and spoken) is desirable
The studio team consists of specialised technicians, architects, artists, art historians, cooks, and administrators. We work with Eliasson to experiment, develop, and install artworks, projects, and exhibitions as well as to communicate and contextualise his work. www.olafureliasson.net
All nationalities are encouraged to apply. Studio Olafur Eliasson is committed to an inclusive employment policy in all areas of the studio, with an explicit focus on increasing the ethnic, socio-economic, and gender diversity of the studio.
For information about studio building accessibility, please consult the section ‘work-space accessibility’ here.
Applicants from non-EU/Schengen countries applying for a job position are required to obtain the necessary residency permits and work visas in Germany; we can offer assistance in this process.
Applicants should submit a cover letter of no more than 400 words in length and a short CV to: jobs@olafureliasson.net
STUDIO OLAFUR ELIASSON OFFERS MANDATORY PAID INTERNSHIP POSITIONS IN THE DESIGN DEPARTMENT FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS
Beginning of contract: January/February 2023
Employment: Full-time
Where: Berlin
Deadline: rolling
Job Description:
We are looking for students in the fields of architecture, who are interested in art production and the transformation of research into real projects. We seek highly motivated team players with a strong passion for art and architecture who are interested in spending a semester in the design department at Studio Olafur Eliasson in Berlin. We are looking for interns for a duration of about 6 months.
Your Skills & Qualities:
- Excellent design skills and sensitivity for aesthetics
- Curiosity and enthusiasm
- Strong proficiency in Rhino 3D and Adobe Suite (please specify in CV)
- Experience in programming geometries (Grasshopper)
- Good English skills (German skills are helpful but not necessary)
- Ability to work independently, precisely, and elaborately
- Ability to think analytically and conceptually
The studio team consists of specialised technicians, architects, artists, art historians, cooks, and administrators. We work with Eliasson to experiment, develop, and install artworks, projects, and exhibitions as well as to communicate and contextualise his work. We’re a fast-paced team that understands the importance of slow, in-depth work. We hire highly skilled team-players, and we value creative thinkers and doers with a passion for art. www.olafureliasson.net
We look forward to receiving your online application (cover letter, CV, and portfolio). Selected interns need to be enrolled in university, and the internship needs to be validated by your university as mandatory. Selected interns need a valid working/residence permit for Germany, which can be applied for. Please send your application to: jobs@olafureliasson.net
All nationalities are encouraged to apply. Studio Olafur Eliasson is committed to an inclusive employment policy in all areas of the studio, with an explicit focus on increasing the ethnic, socio-economic, and gender diversity of the studio.
For information about studio building accessibility, please consult the section ‘work-space accessibility’ here.