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VAi is looking for a Digital Strategist

Are you a visionary with a passion for digital innovation and culture? Are you interested in architecture or other design disciplines? Can you strategically manage IT projects and turn digital ambitions into tangible results? Our organization is seeking a Digital Strategist to bridge heritage and technology, strengthening our mission.

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Flanders Architecture Institute

The Flanders Architecture Institute (VAi) is the leading organization for architecture in Flanders and Brussels. We raise public awareness about the importance of a well-designed living environment, stimulate societal debate on the design of buildings and cities, and disseminate knowledge about architecture.

The VAi manages a rich collection of architectural archives and a growing architecture library. With this collection, we build a bridge between the past, present, and future of architecture.

As a knowledge center, the VAi is committed to the cultural heritage of all design disciplines that shape our living environment: from graphic design to urban planning, from interior design to the construction industry. Through various projects, we develop expertise on this cultural heritage and make it accessible to the public. We support heritage professionals, designers, construction companies, and architects in managing their archives.

The Flanders Architecture Institute welcomes talent from all backgrounds.

more about the VAi

Digital Transformation at the VAi

The VAi manages multiple databases to make architectural and heritage information accessible. The Archiefhub provides access to archives and research data on design heritage in Flanders and Brussels. The Buildings Database offers a selection of architectural projects from the 1990s onwards. Guided by the FAIR principles, we integrate our data with external datasets wherever possible.

Heritage digitization and digital asset management are key focus areas. The VAi is exploring how AI can help automate collection management.

As a heritage institution, we also study the long-term preservation of digital documents, with a specific focus on architecture and design disciplines.

What Will You Do?

As a Digital Strategist, you will be at the heart of our digital transformation. You will:

  • Manage the overall IT architecture. You will oversee the coherence, budgeting, quality, and future-proofing of our digital infrastructure.
  • Lead IT projects. You will implement innovative tools and expand the functionality of existing websites, databases, and systems such as the VAi Archiefhub and the Buildings Database. You will do this in close collaboration with various teams within the VAi.
  • Develop digital policy and secure funding. You will formulate a vision for digital innovation and translate it into concrete policies. You will also proactively apply for subsidies and seek collaboration partners.
  • Represent the organization. You will expand our digital network by participating in relevant events and meetings, both nationally and internationally.
  • Organize digital events. You will develop and execute inspiring events, such as hackathons, that make architecture and other design disciplines accessible and relevant to a broad audience.
  • Supervise our IT staff.

What Do You Bring?

  • A strategic mindset and proven experience in IT management, digital innovation, project management, and data management.
  • A strong focus on data quality and a sustainable IT infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of and affinity with the cultural and/or heritage sector.
  • An entrepreneurial, innovative, and team-oriented approach.
  • Excellent communication and networking skills.

Your Assets

  • A demonstrable affinity with architecture or other design disciplines.
  • Basic programming knowledge.

What Do We Offer?

  • A fascinating and enriching job in a dynamic and cultural work environment.
  • A full-time permanent contract.
  • Salary according to PC 329.10 pay scales, including meal vouchers and hospitalization insurance.
  • Free public transport for commuting or a bicycle allowance. Reimbursement of other work-related travel expenses.
  • Work location: VAi, at the international arts campus De Singel, Jan Van Rijswijcklaan 155, 2018 Antwerp.

Excited?

You can apply until March 14.

Send your CV and a one-page motivation letter to info@vai.be, addressed to Wim Lowet.

For further information, contact us at +32 (0)3 242 89 70 or via email (info@vai.be).

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  • DEADLINE:

    14.03.2025