DEPUTY FAIR DIRECTOR
ABOUT THE ROLE
ART X is seeking a Deputy Fair Director for ART X Lagos and its affiliate platforms, with 10 or more years’ experience, to join our dynamic team. Working closely with the Founder, the Deputy Fair Director will become responsible for the ART X Lagos vertical, and will ultimately spearhead its general management and strategic development, building on the strong foundations laid to date.
The Deputy Fair Director will reinforce ART X Lagos’ distinct artistic vision, growing its scope and scale, and its impact on audiences locally and internationally, working at the highest levels of creativity and organisation to showcase the best of the world to Lagos, and the best of Nigeria and Africa to the world.
This role is ideal for a creative, visionary self-starter who lives and breathes efficiency. It presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic positioning and long-term development of ART X Lagos and will be key in shaping the fair’s contributions as a catalyst for the art, culture and creative industry in Africa.
ART X is seeking a Deputy Fair Director for ART X Lagos and its affiliate platforms, with 10 or more years’ experience, to join our dynamic team. Working closely with the Founder, the Deputy Fair Director will become responsible for the ART X Lagos vertical, and will ultimately spearhead its general management and strategic development, building on the strong foundations laid to date.
The Deputy Fair Director will reinforce ART X Lagos’ distinct artistic vision, growing its scope and scale, and its impact on audiences locally and internationally, working at the highest levels of creativity and organisation to showcase the best of the world to Lagos, and the best of Nigeria and Africa to the world.
This role is ideal for a creative, visionary self-starter who lives and breathes efficiency. It presents a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic positioning and long-term development of ART X Lagos and will be key in shaping the fair’s contributions as a catalyst for the art, culture and creative industry in Africa.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
ABOUT YOU The ideal candidate is a high-energy creative visionary with drive and dedication to outstanding execution, audience engagement and experiences. You are extremely creative, efficient and organised, with a stellar track record of arts and culture business/project management at a strategic level. You are resilient, resourceful, flexible and able to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. The ability to multitask, work calmly under pressure, and be a strong team player is also vital. Key requirements include:
ROLE SPECIFICATIONS This position is a full-time, remote role, ideally based in a location compatible with GMT and WAT time zones. Flexibility to work from Lagos during critical periods, for stays lasting 2 to 3 months, is essential. HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter, as well as a written statement sharing your motivation and career aspirations, to careers@artxlagos.com with “Deputy Fair Director” in the subject line. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. |