Manager - Art Program

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Art Program Manager to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Art Master Plan for our transformative airport development project in Riyadh. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a world-class cultural and passenger experience at one of the most ambitious aviation infrastructure projects in the world.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Master Planning

• Develop and deliver a long-term Art Master Plan that aligns with the airport’s brand, architectural identity, passenger journey, and broader cultural goals.
• Establish the vision, goals, and guiding principles for the airport’s art program in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external cultural advisors.

Program Development & Curation

• Identify opportunities for public art integration across terminal buildings, outdoor spaces, transit nodes, and mixed-use zones.
• Commission permanent and temporary artworks, including sculpture, digital installations, multimedia, and cultural experiences for assets coming into operation from 2026 ++
• Curate rotating exhibitions and artist residencies that reflect the spirit of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and global creativity in alignment with the Kingdoms culture and religion.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Liaise with local and international artists, galleries, cultural institutions, and government bodies (e.g. Ministry of Culture, Royal Commission for Riyadh City).
• Engage internal stakeholders including architects, designers, commercial teams, and passenger experience managers.

Project Management & Delivery

• Oversee the commissioning, fabrication, and installation of artworks in coordination with construction and design timelines.
• Manage art-related budgets, procurement processes, legal contracts, and conservation planning.

Operations & Maintenance

• Develop long-term operational and maintenance strategies for artworks in the airport environment, ensuring sustainability and asset longevity.
• Set policies for acquisition, deaccessioning, intellectual property rights, and risk management.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Art Curation, Fine Arts, Architecture, Urban Design, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in managing large-scale public art programs, preferably in complex infrastructure or urban development environments.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing art master plans or curating art for major transport hubs, cultural districts, or urban settings.
• Strong understanding of art fabrication, installation, conservation, and integration with architecture and landscape.