Digital Art Conservation and Technology Manager

Role Overview

Arturo Palomba Gallery LLC in Doha, Qatar is looking for a Digital Art Conservation and Technology Manager to lead the preservation, documentation, and long-term management efforts for digital, AI-generated, and interactive artworks. This permanent full-time, onsite role provides an opportunity to develop professional systems ensuring technological artworks remain authentic and functional over time by collaborating with artists, curators, collectors and technical experts.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement preservation strategies tailored to digital and technology-based art pieces.
• Document and manage technical dependencies including software and hardware requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive technical records of digital and interactive artworks.
• Coordinate conservation efforts for AI-generated and generative art.
• Develop standardized protocols for software-driven and time-based media.
• Work closely with artists to record installation and conservation needs.
• Manage migration processes of digital assets to newer platforms as technologies become obsolete.
• Assist collectors with the acquisition of complex technological artworks.
• Establish digital condition-reporting procedures for the collection.
• Oversee secure storage solutions, backups, and version control.
• Provide guidance to exhibition teams regarding installation and technical setups.
• Collaborate with museums, conservators, registrars, and tech specialists to share expertise.
• Conduct research on emerging digital art conservation standards and best practices.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Degree in Conservation, Museum Studies, Digital Humanities, Computer Science, Fine Arts or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in relevant areas.
• Experience handling digital, video, software-based, or interactive artworks.
• Solid understanding of digital preservation techniques and documentation practices.
• Excellent organizational, technical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with artists and technical professionals.
• Professional working command of English.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Doha and undertake international travel.

Compensation and Benefits

• Monthly fixed salary ranging from QAR 30,000 to 45,000.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Covers Qatar employment visa and work permit costs.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid annual leave entitlement.
• Annual round-trip flight ticket allowance.
• Relocation assistance for international hires.
• Provision of professional laptop and specialist equipment.
• Allocated budget for technology and research initiatives.
• Opportunities for international business travel.
• Access to major art, museum, and technology events.
• Professional development funding.
• Potential for long-term career growth within the organization.

Additional Information

This role will pioneer a specialized department committed to the enduring safeguarding of contemporary digital and technological artworks. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae along with examples of personal projects related to digital art conservation, museum technology, preservation or collection management as a part of their application.