Founder's Associate

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.

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. 

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.

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.