ABOUT AVANT ARTE
Avant Arte is a curated platform connecting the world’s leading artists and public arts institutions with a new generation of enthusiasts, collectors and patrons. We collaborate with the most exciting contemporary artists such as Ai Weiwei, Mickalene Thomas, Maurizio Cattelan and Jenny Holzer to create limited editions of the highest quality, from prints and sculptures to digital works.
Our global community of over 4 million collectors and art enthusiasts reflects the growing energy and curiosity of a new generation transforming how art is discovered and supported. Together with leading museums and institutions, we develop fundraising collaborations that strengthen public access to art and engage the new generation of patrons who will shape its future. Make-Ready, our North London print studio, is the largest fine art silkscreen printmaker in the world.
Our mission is to make discovering and collecting art more accessible, connecting artists, institutions and audiences in meaningful ways that expand art’s reach and impact.
OUR CULTURE
We’re a small team with really big ambitions, both for what we want to achieve and also the environment we’re building. We want to create a company that remains thoughtful as we scale and tries to be genuinely progressive in how we operate. We want people to really own what they do and be given the autonomy and freedom to make mistakes, learn, and create something meaningful.
We all work incredibly hard because we really care about what Avant Arte is here to do – we’re looking for exceptional people who are proactive, hungry to learn, and want to put their pride in our collective achievements.
We know that creating an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity is critical if we want to build something with impact and meaning. We believe that having diversity in age, background, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective will make us an infinitely better company. We were shortlisted for Women in Tech’s Best Employer - Small Company and Best Benefits, and Otta’s top 100 startups to work at.
What we need
The Founder's Associate will work directly with our co-founder and CEO as his trusted partner, extending his reach across the business. This is a highly trusted role at the heart of the company, combining excellent executive support with opportunities to contribute to strategic, operational, and cross-functional work.
We’re looking for a highly organised and motivated individual with exceptional attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication and a proactive mindset. You'll be based in London and report directly to our CEO.
Key responsibilities
Executive support and prioritisation. Making sure the CEO's time, focus and attention go to what matters most:
Owning and optimising the CEO's complex diary, organising time around the highest priorities
Coordinating internal and external meetings, across multiple time zones where required
Preparing agendas and briefing notes, capturing actions and making sure they get done
Managing sensitive and confidential communications with discretion
Drafting, editing and proofreading communication on the CEO's behalf
Planning and booking all work travel, preparing detailed itineraries and making sure the CEO is fully briefed before every trip
Anticipating changes and resolving issues quickly when plans shift, so the CEO can work effectively wherever he is.
2. Executional leverage and operational efficiency. Acting as an extension of the CEO and taking on work he currently does himself:
Building strong relationships across the business and representing the CEO with credibility
Communicating priorities, decisions and updates clearly, and making sure they're understood and acted on
Improving tools, processes and information flow, and spotting problems early so they're solved before they grow.
3. Strategy, objectives and leadership rhythms. Keeping the company's planning and leadership routines running to a high standard:
Running the company-level OKR setting and performance tracking, and making sure each is completed on time and to the highest quality
Leading SLT rhythms: workshops, agenda setting, notes and action tracking
Making SLT an engaging forum for generating ideas and making decisions, and a source of motivation for the wider team.
4. Strategic projects and investor relations. Moving the CEO's priorities forward through high-impact initiatives:
Owning investor reporting and coordinating investor relationship management
Coordinating cross-functional projects from planning through to delivery
Conducting research and preparing insights, summaries and reports to inform decisions
Working with teams across the business on initiatives ranging from operations to strategy.
The main skills we're looking for
Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to self-prioitise tasks, work independently and proactively solve problems
Excellent written communication: you can write in someone else's voice and turn a messy discussion into clear notes and actions
Structured thinking: you're comfortable with planning processes and OKRs, and can turn information into insight
Strong logistics skills to arrange travel and manage a complex diary
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and projects at once and prioritise accordingly
Proactive problem-solving and adaptability in a fast-moving environment.
We think you'll probably have
2-4+ years in consulting, strategy, start-ups, or a related role
Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders and investors
A hands-on, proactive mindset and an appetite for broad responsibility.
This role will suit you if…
You want a front-row seat to how decisions get made: at SLT, with investors and across a high-growth business
You value a low-ego and entrepreneurial environment
You get satisfaction from turning ambiguity into clarity – in calendars, inboxes, spreadsheets and Slack.
This role won't suit you if…
You see diary and travel management as something to get through on the way to ‘real’ strategy work.
You need detailed briefs to do your best work.
You’re not comfortable multitasking and self-prioritising.
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Generous equity allowance
Private Healthcare (UK)
Enhanced pension contributions and parental leave policies
25 days of holiday plus four extra company wide days
Supportive of Hybrid/Flexible Working
L&D budget of €1000 per year per employee
Regular company socials
Art loan scheme for employees
Skills Required
- 2-4+ years of experience in consulting, strategy, startups, or a related role
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize independently and proactively solve problems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to write in another person's voice and produce clear notes and actions
- Structured thinking and comfort with planning processes and OKRs
- Strong logistics skills, including travel arrangement and complex diary management
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously
- Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders and investors
- Hands-on, proactive mindset and appetite for broad responsibility
- Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment
- Based in London
What We Do
Avant Arte is a digital platform and creative house that specializes in the discovery and collection of limited edition prints, sculptures, and digital works from leading contemporary artists. Its mission is to make contemporary art radically more accessible to a new generation of collectors while redefining how art is experienced and collected, setting a new gold standard for high-quality edition making.
