Ginger Wang
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
International cultural producer and art advisor with 10+ years delivering high-profile exhibitions, design fairs, and brand collaborations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Former Associate Director of Global Exhibitions at Design Miami, leading multi-million-dollar projects including the landmark In Situ Seoul 2025 in partnership with Seoul Design Foundation. Known for uniting curatorial vision with operational precision — from shaping content and building strategic partnerships to directing on-site production for events drawing 30,000+ visitors. Fluent in English and Mandarin, with a proven record of fostering cross-cultural collaborations that elevate brands, grow audiences, and generate revenue.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Art & Design Consultant
Independent Art & Design Consultant
Los Angeles, USA
07.2025 - Current
- Curate, produce, and manage exhibitions and cultural programs for institutions, brands, and collectors.
- Provide strategic advisory for acquisitions, commissions, VIP engagement, and cross-sector collaborations.
- Highlighted Project: Design Miami.In Situ Seoul 2025
- Strategic & Operational Lead for a 14-day museum-quality exhibition spotlighting Korean design at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul, in collaboration with Seoul Design Foundation.
- Directed curatorial collaboration, gallery and designer acquisition, and program development (Talks & VIP).
- Managed $500K+ project budget, vendor contracts, invoicing, and payment collection.
- Oversaw international travel and logistics for multi-city teams; coordinated installation and deinstallation schedules.
- Partnered with marketing and sponsorship teams to deliver brand activations, partner benefits, and high-visibility programming.
- Led on-the-ground operations during event, ensuring seamless execution and visitor experience aligned with global brand standards.
- Managed project timelines and coordinated resources for seamless execution.
- Reviewed and approved final designs before production or implementation phases.
- Conferred with marketing department or with clients to discuss product or collateral designs.
- Followed corporate brand guidelines to enable brand consistency across campaigns and marketing programs.
Associate Director of Global Exhibitions
Design Miami
Remote (NY/LA)
01.2021 - 07.2025
- Acquired and curated 80+ galleries and designers for flagship fairs in Miami and Paris, generating $3M+ in annual booth sales.
- Managed end-to-end exhibitor lifecycle: prospecting, contracting, benefit delivery, and on-site production.
- Developed and optimized fair floorplans in collaboration with architects to maximize sellable space, improve visitor flow, and enhance presentation quality.
- Oversaw exhibitor budgets, payment tracking, and application processes.
- Served as lead liaison for galleries and curio exhibitors; resolved operational and logistical challenges pre- and on-site.
- Represented the fair internationally, cultivating relationships with leading designers, institutions, and collectors.
- Developed partnerships with artists and designers to enhance exhibition offerings.
- Monitored budgeting, forecasting, planning and reporting activities of the department.
- Assisted senior leadership team in developing long-term strategic plans for the organization.
- Supervised junior staff, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Global Partnerships Manager
Design Miami
Miami / New York
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Secured six-figure collaborations with global brands, museums, and cultural institutions, increasing partner retention and sponsorship value.
- Designed and executed multi-channel brand activations across live events, digital, and media platforms.
- Produced executive proposals and reports for C-suite and board-level stakeholders.
Head of Retail Sales & Operations
Nialaya Jewelry
New York, USA
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Opened and led NYC flagship, achieving YOY sales growth and launching pop-ups in key U.S. markets.
- Partnered with leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, and operational alignment with brand goals.
Client & VIP Relations Manager
Topshop Topman
NYC & Las Vegas
02.2011 - 07.2014
- Launched and managed flagship personal shopping programs; VIP clientele generated up to 34% of total store sales.
- Drove consistent double-digit sales growth (up to +40% vs. plan) through targeted outreach, events, and strategic partnerships.
Education
M.A. - Art Law & Business
Christie’s Education
New YorkB.S. - Biology; Minors: Business Administration, Psycholo
Indiana University
BloomingtonSkills
- Project management
- Exhibition curation
- Exhibition management
- Budget management
- Strategic partnerships
- Event Coordination
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- MacOS/iOS Tools
- Adobe Creative Suite
Languages
- English, native
- Mandarin, fluent
Selected Projects
- Design Miami.In Situ Seoul 2025 — Strategic lead for Seoul-based exhibition spotlighting Korean design within a global dialogue.
- VIP & Talks Programming — Developed collector and industry engagement programs for international design fairs.
- Global Brand Activations — Directed concept-to-execution of cultural and retail events for luxury brands in NYC, LA, and Paris.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Independent Art & Design Consultant
Independent Art & Design Consultant
07.2025 - Current
Associate Director of Global Exhibitions
Design Miami
01.2021 - 07.2025
Global Partnerships Manager
Design Miami
06.2018 - 01.2021
Head of Retail Sales & Operations
Nialaya Jewelry
06.2014 - 05.2017
Client & VIP Relations Manager
Topshop Topman
02.2011 - 07.2014
M.A. - Art Law & Business
Christie’s Education
B.S. - Biology; Minors: Business Administration, Psycholo
Indiana University
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