Associate Director, Art Consulting

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Four Hands is the leading global designer and wholesaler of lifestyle home furnishings. With an elevated approach to design, we blend styles, materials, and textures from around the world to create distinct pieces that inspire.

As part of Four Hands, Four Hands Art Studio works with talented artists globally to reproduce and

craft high-quality, handcrafted artwork that reflects innovation, creativity, and exceptional craftsmanship. We collaborate closely with our Art Development, Product Development and Operations teams to ensure every piece meets the highest artistic standards while optimizing processes to support growing demand.

We're hiring a Manager, Art Consulting to join our Art Studio team. This role leads a team of Art Consultants and Project Managers, overseeing project execution and delivery. You'll qualify incoming requests, align client needs with studio capabilities, and guide projects from concept to production. In collaboration with Sales and cross-functional teams, you’ll manage timelines, curate assortments, and support client relationships. You'll also help shape business strategy and grow our presence in the hospitality and commercial design space.

In This Role

• Lead a team of Art Consultants and Project Managers, ensuring quality execution and timely deliverables
• Qualify incoming project requests from Brands, Sales reps, and customers—both new and existing—to assess feasibility, alignment with studio capabilities, and potential for profitable production
• Collaborate with Sales and cross-functional teams to understand client needs, manage expectations, and align on project requirements, prototyping, approvals, and timelines
• Curate assortments for commercial, hospitality, and design proposals
• Develop strategies to expand our market presence and identify new customer segments
• Oversee project milestones, manage samples, and maintain customer communication
• Manage and support the completion of curated art assortments for Account Executives, ensuring projects stay on schedule and updates are clearly communicated to customers
• Analyze trends in the hospitality sector and provide recommendations to Sales for growth opportunities
• Domestic travel up to six times per year for trade shows and customer visits
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold our Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team :

Be open and honest

Management

The Ideal Person