Art Dubai’s Traineeship Programme was initiated in September 2007. Since then, over 400 students and recent graduates from over 40 nationalities have participated in the scheme, many of whom have gone on to further work opportunities within Art Dubai and its extensive network of partner organisations.
Traineeship opportunities are only available for those 18 years old and over, and based in the UAE.
The Traineeship programme offers intensive three to six month placements, during which trainees gain direct early-career experience in the production of Art Dubai in the lead up to and during the fair.
Traineeships at Art Dubai are aimed at young professionals who have completed internships within the art world, or for those who have experience in other fields and are looking for a career change. This unique programme gives individuals the opportunity to take on areas of responsibility within the arts under the mentorship of senior members of the Art Dubai team.
Please note that the successful completion of a traineeship does not guarantee a permanent placement with Art Dubai or one of the fair’s partner organisations.
Requirement: 2x Full-time, temp position, November 2021 to March 2022
Deadline for application: November 4, 2021
The Exhibitor Relations Assistants will play essential supporting roles in independently assisting the approx. 90 galleries participating at Art Dubai on all aspects of the Fair including the daily scheduling as well as questions on booth set-up and de-installation, storage, shipping and sales procedure, surrounding events and private invitations which were arranged for exhibitors. They will communicate with logistical partners, contractors and contribute to a smoothly run event.
The selected candidates will get to learn about all aspects of the Exhibitor Relations department and will actively contribute to compiling material for website/catalogue/press materials/brochures, conduct research and liaise with galleries, institutions, and other key players in the art world.
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Email your CV and a cover letter to: tanya@uat.artdubai.ae with the subject “Exhibitor Relations Assistant – your name”.
Required: Full-time, temp position, November 2021 to April 2022
Deadline for application: November 4, 2021
The Communications & Social Media Assistant will support the Communications and Social Media team in all aspects of their day-to-day operations, including, but not limited to working with press, media partners and with the fair’s various social media platforms as well as supporting the logistics and itinerary of the Art Dubai press trip and press management at the fair.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in working with press and social media as well as a serious interest in the international and MENASA art scenes. Excellent command of English is a must and knowledge of Arabic would be a plus.
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Email your CV and a cover letter to: nicole@uat.artdubai.ae with the subject “Comms and Social Media Assistant – your name”.
Requirement: Full-time, temp position, January 2022 to March, 2022
Deadline for application: November 25, 2021
The App Assistant will play an essential supporting role in developing and designing Art Dubai’s app and website, solving any issues within the app/website, liaising with developers, and communicating with customers regarding any issues they experience with the app. The selected candidate will get to learn about all aspects of app development, will actively contribute to solving issues and support in the implementation of new features in the app and website.
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Email your CV and a cover letter to: emily@uat.artdubai.ae with the subject “App Assistant – your name”.
Required: Full-time, temp position, November 2021 to March 2022
Deadline for application: November 16, 2021
The Programming Assistant will support on Art Dubai’s education and artist commissioning programmes, supporting with varying logistics and production. The role will include liaising with curators, artists and participants, as well as coordinating with suppliers and contractors. This position provides an opportunity to learn about Art Dubai’s variety of programmes, and the behind the scenes work that goes into producing them.
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Email your CV and a cover letter to: charlotte@uat.artdubai.ae with the subject “Programming Assistant – your name”.
Requirement: Full-time, temp position,November 2021 to March, 2022
Deadline for application: November 10, 2021
The Sponsorship Assistant will support the Executive Director and Senior Fair Manager as well as the wider Art Dubai team in facilitating the activation, delivery and reporting of Art Dubai’s sponsorships. The selected candidate will actively contribute to ensuring the delivery of agreed sponsor benefits, liaise with sponsors and coordinate all aspects of their presence at the fair.
In addition to experiencing working in the international art scene and the events industry, this role will gain an insight into all aspects of partnerships, their deliverables and varied presence at Art Dubai.
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Email your CV and a cover letter to: emily@uat.artdubai.ae with the subject “Sponsorship Assistant – your name”.
Required: Full-time, temp position, January 2022 to March 2022
Deadline for application: November 25, 2021
The Sponsorship Communications Assistant will support the Communications and Social Media team in all aspects related to sponsors, including but not limited to creating reports for sponsors, assisting in covering sponsorship activations on Art Dubai’s press releases and social media channels alongside with liaising with sponsors as well as assist in scheduling and planning on press and social media coverage of sponsor activations.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in working with press and social media as well as a serious interest in the international and MENASA art scenes. Excellent command of English is a must and knowledge of Arabic would be a plus.
Download the full job description here.
Email your CV and a cover letter to: nicole@uat.artdubai.ae with the subject “Sponsor Comms Assistant – your name”.
Requirement:
Full-time, temp position, November 2021 to March 2022
Full-time, temp position, January 2022 to March 2022
Deadline for application: November 4, 2021
The VIP Assistant will play an essential supporting role in coordinating Art Dubai’s different VIP programmes, the day to day running of the VIP Relations department and will also be one of the first points of contact for VIP guests attending the fair. The selected candidate will get to learn about all aspects of the VIP Relations department and will actively contribute to outreach, managing events, conduct research and liaise with galleries, institutions, and other key players in the art world.
This unique opportunity allows for a real hands-on experience, and will yield excellent experience in the contemporary international and regional art scene as well as in the events industry.
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Email your CV and a cover letter to: zain@uat.artdubai.ae with the subject “VIP Assistant November – your name” for the position from November 2021 to March 2022.
Alternatively, email your CV and a cover letter to: zain@uat.artdubai.ae with the subject “VIP Assistant January – your name” for the position from January 2022 to March 2022.
Requirement:
Full-time, temp position, January 2022 – March, 2022
Deadline for application: December 15, 2021
The Assistant Graphic Designer will support the Senior Graphic Designer and Art Dubai team in producing and executing various design collateral required for the fair. The selected candidate will get to learn about all aspects of event branding and design.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the selected candidate to demonstrate their strong creative capabilities and allows for a real hands-on experience in the contemporary international and regional art scene as well as in the events industry. Excellent command of English is a must and basic knowledge of Arabic is beneficial.
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Email your CV and a cover letter to: neha.kalvani@gmail.com with the subject “Graphic Design Assistant – your name”.
Required: 2 x Full-time, Traineeship positions, Immediate Start – March 25, 2021
Art Dubai seeks two highly organised Gallery Relations Assistants who are passionate about the international and MENASA art scenes. The Gallery Relations Assistants will support in the coordination and exhibition of 90+ galleries at the fair and will be calm under pressure, motivated and have a keen eye for detail. The selected candidates will support in the day to day running of the Galleries department and will also be one of the first points of contact for galleries and artists exhibiting at the fair. The assistants will actively contribute to exhibition planning, archiving artworks, conducting research and liaising with galleries and artists.
Ideally, the selected candidates will be tech savvy and would be comfortable developing webs pages, whilst also being proficient in Microsoft Excel. These unique roles allow the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in the art industry whilst also providing an insight into the behind-the-scenes work that goes into producing the week-long international event.
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To apply, email your application including a cover letter and CV to genna@uat.artdubai.ae
