Associate Director, Art Consulting

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. 

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

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 the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

Management

• Lead and mentor team ensuring efficient and effective operations 
• Establish measurable goals ensuring team accountability and focus 
• Foster communication and collaboration, driving innovation and the successful implementation of digital solutions 
• Encourage individual growth through feedback, training, and professional development opportunities 
• Promote continuous improvement by guiding teams to analyze performance  
• Navigate organizational changes with clear communication  
• Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve departmental and organizational goals 
• Analyze market trends and performance data to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for growth 

The Ideal Person

• 5+ years of experience in the commercial art industry with art consulting, sales management, and operational expertise in the H/D vertical  
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Studio Art, Art History, or a related field  
• Skilled in content curation and product pairing with knowledge of art construction, finishing, and packaging
• Strong leadership and strategic execution
• Detail-oriented with the ability to create BOM-level specs 

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