Gallery Assistant

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary market, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.

Who Will Work Well With Us

  • The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn. Previous experience and a background within the commercial art world is not required.
  • We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.

About The Opportunity

Gallery Assistant | $50k

This role’s focus is on setting the tone for a positive client experience, and maintaining efficient and seamless guest services for David Zwirner. As the first point of contact for clients and visitors, this role is the face of David Zwirner. The ideal candidate enjoys conversing about art and artists, remains poised and discreet under pressure, has the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, and is a proactive team player. This role reports into the Front Desk Manager and works closely with Sales, Operations, and Facilities while being a key contributor to the day to day of gallery operations.

Schedule: T-S during the year, M-F during the summer schedule

Hours: normally 9:45 AM-6:15 PM, Tuesdays 9:15-6:15, and then the occasional need to work additional hours for opening/events as needed

What you’ll do:

  • Greeting clients and visitors with professionalism, while answering questions about art, artists, the gallery, and more.
  • Liaising with the Sales team to ensure a seamless client experience.
  • Maintaining the pristine appearance of the front desk area and the built-in book displays, while keeping exhibition materials stocked and orderly.
  • Prepare materials for client viewings and client book mailings.
  • Fielding and directing incoming phone calls, and maintaining voicemails.
  • Preparing and updating price lists for exhibitions and viewings.
  • Managing various gallery and staff calendars and internal resource documents.
  • Managing the shipping and receiving of gallery mail and packages.
  • Maintaining general office and kitchen supply inventories.
  • Assisting the Sales Team with contact database maintenance, exhibition preparation, and additional projects as needed.

What we would like you to have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Art History or a related field.
  • Previous experience as a Gallery Assistant in an art gallery.
  • Experience with welcoming guests and clients with warmth and poise.
  • Strong commitment to artists and the artistic program of the gallery
  • Outstanding collaboration, teamwork and people skills.
  • A detail-oriented eye for the aesthetic needs of an efficient, organized, elevated office space.
  • A take-ownership approach, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks and concurrent projects.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • A positive, helpful, team player attitude.

What you will love about David Zwirner:

  • David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery’s long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Platform, Utopia Editions, Consignments, Program.
  • Premier Access – to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.
  • Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner commitment to Galleries Commit.
  • Benefits! Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, New Museum, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to recruiting@davidzwirner.com.
David Zwirner

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