COMPANY DESCRIPTION
National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the world's largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments - City Hall and former Supreme Court - that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metre venue. Reflecting Singapore's unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as Centre Pompidou, Muse d'Orsay, Tate Britain, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene.
In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspaper's annual global survey of attendance at art museums, taking 20th place. In 2018, the Gallery was also the first museum in Asia to receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On! International Association of Children in Museums. It also won the awards for "Best Theme Attraction" at TTG Travel Awards 2017, "Best Attraction Experience", "Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism" and "Best Customer Service (Attractions)" at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards in 2016 for its role in adding to the vibrancy of Singapore's tourism landscape.
We offer job opportunities in our dynamic organisation. Working at the Gallery enhances and cultivates your love for the arts, and offers you a chance to be part of the Gallery's vision.
OUR PEOPLE
At National Gallery Singapore, we develop cultural leaders who make the world better. Our people are united by a shared belief in the power and necessity of art, and work together to create meaningful experiences for our visitors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
IN BRIEF
The Singapore Visual Arts Cluster comprises National Gallery Singapore, Singapore Art Museum, and Singapore Tyler Print Institute.
A Content Developer plays a key role in making art history accessible to a diverse audience. This involves using language, media, and technology to make exhibitions and programs more interesting and engaging.
This person will be part of the SVAC's Content Publishing team, which develops a range of content including publications, multimedia audio guides, exhibition labels, collaterals, educational material, digital publications, and other platforms. Publications range from exhibition catalogues to general and children's titles, covering mainly Southeast Asian art history, museum collections, exhibitions, research, and buildings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Management and Editing of Publications
- Plan and oversee publication projects from inception to completion, managing project schedules, budgets, manpower reports, and other related work processes. Projects encompass various formats including exhibition catalogues, general titles, children's books, and digital content. This role supports the Singapore Art Museum and National Gallery Singapore.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as subject matter experts, designers, developers, and marketing teams to strategize, develop, and execute content strategies and campaigns.
- Conduct editing, copyediting, and proofreading of all assigned text materials, including translated content.
- Manage production processes, involving sourcing, procurement, and coordination with external contributors like translators, colourists, artwork photographers, designers, printers, and editors. Ensure compliance with image copyright clearance and other relevant requirements throughout production.
Book Distribution and Trade Management
- Stock and maintain book inventory.
- Coordinate service calls from book distributors and handle basic packaging and shipping tasks.
- Review sales data and implement corrective actions.
- Assist in book sale events and stay informed about product offerings, solutions, and industry trends.
- Collaborate with management to enhance work processes.
- Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.
Content Management
- Lead and manage ongoing content development projects, collaborating with writers, authors, curators, educators, programmers, designers, printers, and technology developers at SVAC institutions. This role requires a deep understanding of institutional content and strong project management skills.
- Adapt, repackage, and edit content for diverse platforms such as print, web, apps, audio guides, and other digital formats. Tailor messaging to different audience segments while preserving content integrity.
- Evaluate content performance and impact using data and feedback to guide improvements and decision-making.
- Support SVAC institutions in cultivating a culture of learning and development, particularly in content-related areas such as accessibility.
Others
- Support other departmental activities and administrative matters as required.
- A good degree in humanities or social sciences, with art history knowledge and editorial experience in publishing as advantages.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and multitask under tight deadlines.
- Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
- Meticulous with attention to detail.
- Good at problem-solving and critical thinking, comfortable with complexity and change.
- A collaborative team player with a positive mindset and keen interest in the arts.
