Production & Project Manager

Festivals From India is hiring on behalf of their client Ashvita’s Fine Art & Collectibles a skilled Production & Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and execution of world-class exhibitions, museum-style displays, and special art projects. The role calls for someone with a strong background in exhibition production, museum setups, or interior/architectural project management, with proven expertise in turning creative curatorial concepts into seamless, large-scale executions.
The candidate will act as a bridge between curators, designers, vendors, and the operations team — ensuring that every project reflects Ashvita’s commitment to quality, precision, and innovation.

About Ashvita's Fine Art Collectibles:
Established in 2002, by Ashvin E. Rajagopalan, Ashvita’s is a diversified art business specialising in Indian Art and collectibles. Headquartered in Chennai, Ashvita’s conducts museum-quality exhibitions and operates ashvitas.com, a premier online auction house. Ashvita’s provides a vast range of art services that include private acquisitions and sales, wealth management, valuation, conservation, archival services, display and art logistics. Ashvita’s works with select individual collectors, corporate collections, and institutions. Ashvita’s has developed cultural programming and events with critics, art historians, and artists including public talks, film screenings, performances, studio visits and workshops. Our education department is focused on audience engagement across schools and colleges, as well as on publishing in-depth books on Indian Art.

Over the last 20 years, Ashvita’s has increased its footprint to provide its services nationally with offices in Chennai, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Ashvita’s works with a global network of art professionals to be able to provide one-stop solutions for art collectors.

Requirements:

• 8–10 years of professional experience in exhibition production, museum setups, interior design, or large-scale event/project management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and design/production software.
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings, lighting, and spatial planning.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex budgets, schedules, and stakeholders.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Based in Chennai; ability to travel for art fairs and projects when required.

Please note:

• The vetting process for this role comprises 2-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.
• Festivals From India is hiring for this role on behalf of our client.
• This is an on-site, full-time position based in Chennai.
• Salary band for this role is available upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person