Creative Lead, Artist Experiences

Vacation With An Artist (VAWAA)

. Find and curate exceptional artists by reviewing applications, researching artists and building priority shortlists .

Posted 9/22/2026contractRemote • New York • United States, CanadaSenior💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in relationship management, project coordination, and creative process understanding, with a strong emphasis on effective communication and attention to detail. Capable of launching high-quality artist experiences while balancing artistic integrity and business viability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Relationship ManagementCreative Process UnderstandingProject CoordinationWriting and Editing SkillsExperience with AI and Automation

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

ArchitectureInterior ArchitectureIndustrial DesignProduct DesignCRM ManagementProject Timeline SettingVisual JudgmentContent CreationResearch and CurationContract Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective PrioritizationIndependent JudgmentOpenness to FeedbackCultural Sensitivity

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsAutomation Software

Industry Keywords

Creative EnvironmentDesign AgencyMultidisciplinary StudioTechnology CompanyCreative Startup

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Find and curate exceptional artists by reviewing applications, researching artists and building priority shortlists
Lead video conversations to assess artistic mastery, communication, teaching ability, studio environment, hospitality, reliability and VAWAA fit
Build trust with prospective artists, understand motivations and objections, establish next steps and move artists toward joining
Shape compelling multi-day VAWAA experiences with artists
Balance artistic integrity, guest desire and business viability
Review submissions, identify gaps, research context, write and edit artist profiles and experience descriptions
Select images that communicate the artist, process and place
Manage contracts, content, approvals, follow-ups and launch deadlines
Improve screening, research, prioritization, follow-up, onboarding and artist-launch systems
Use AI and automation thoughtfully while preserving human judgment and personal relationships
Launch approximately 20–30 exceptional artists during the 3–4 month pilot
Build a repeatable process supporting 8–10+ high-quality launches per month with less Founder involvement
Identify bottlenecks and recommend the next hire or system needed to scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

Trained in architecture, interior architecture, industrial or product design, or another discipline demonstrating understanding of materials, making, creative process and visual quality
Approximately 6+ years of relevant professional experience preferred/expected
At least 2–3 years of professional experience in a high-pace, high-standards creative environment such as a design or advertising agency, multidisciplinary studio, technology company or creative startup
Experience in a computer-based role requiring responsiveness, self-direction and reliable delivery
Relationship management experience through outreach, partnerships, onboarding, account management or client support
Ability to manage multiple relationships simultaneously
Commercial understanding of guest demand, pricing, positioning and compelling experiences
Strong writing, editing and visual judgment
Experience maintaining a CRM and setting project timelines
Experience using AI and automation to coordinate projects, build workflows, manage information or increase team capacity
Careful execution, effective prioritization and attention to detail
Independent judgment and an ownership mindset
Openness to feedback
Cultural sensitivity, curiosity and mission alignment
Comfortable with hands-on creative and operational work
Sufficient capacity during the 3–4 month pilot to own the scope and deliver agreed outcomes
Must work New York working hours and live in US/Canada time zones

Benefits

Comp & perks

$7-$8K/month paid consulting engagement during the 3–4 month pilot
0.25%–0.5% equity or profit sharing options
Health insurance
Free and discounted VAWAA experiences
Growth path toward Head of Curation / Artist Development & Supply / Artist Success
Flexible structure for the consulting engagement with reasonable team and artist schedule overlap