Ashvita's - Collections Manager at ASIGN in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

The Art-X Company is hiring for their client Ashvita's in Chennai for a Collections Manager. We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Collections Manager to lead the systematic management, documentation, conservation, and logistical coordination of its diverse collection of fine art and collectibles. The role will be responsible for ensuring accurate inventory control, maintaining comprehensive object-level records, implementing preventive-conservation practices, and overseeing the safe storage, handling, packing, and movement of artworks and archival materials.

The Collections Manager will establish robust systems and standard operating procedures to safeguard collections, mitigate risks, and ensure accountability across storage facilities. Working closely with internal teams, specialist conservators, and external vendors, the role will strengthen collections-management practices and ensure all holdings remain secure, traceable, and professionally maintained.

About Ashvita’s FineArt & 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.

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, project-based full-time position in Chennai.
• Salary band for this role is available upon request.

Requirements

EssentialQualifications:

• Master's degree in Art History, Art Conservation, Museology, or related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of preventive conservation principles, object handling, and storage standards.
• Proficiency in collections management software (CMS) and IT systems including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Essential Experience:

• 8 years of experience in collections management, archiving, and registration within an art gallery, museum, or private collection.
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing artwork movement, framing, condition reporting, and preventive conservation.
• Proven track record in managing vendor relationships (conservators, shippers, framers) and supervising technical team members.