Gallery Assistant
Job Details
You'll manage the front desk, administrative operations, and event coordination for David Zwirner's London gallery while supporting over 70 represented artists across a prestigious global program. Previous gallery or museum experience is required, with responsibilities spanning visitor relations, mail/shipping logistics, calendar management, and event assistance for private views and artist talks.
About the Role
About David Zwirner
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 over 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 ideal. 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 David Zwirner seeks a full-time Gallery Assistant for its London gallery. Qualified candidates should be highly personable, proactive, motivated, detail-oriented, and have strong communication skills. Previous experience at a gallery, museum, or comparable arts organisation is required.
What You'll Do
Front Desk
- Greeting visitors with professionalism and warmth, and interfacing with the public
- Fielding and directing incoming phone calls
- Ensuring that front desk materials are always up to date and immaculately presented
- Managing various gallery and staff calendars
- Managing the shipping and receiving of gallery mail and packages
- Maintaining general office and kitchen supply inventories
- Maintaining the pristine appearance of the front desk area and the built-in book displays, while keeping exhibition materials stocked and orderly
- Assisting with contact database maintenance, exhibition preparation, vinyl production, and additional projects as needed
- Providing general administrative support for all departments
- Overseeing the general London mailbox and managing online sales enquiries, promptly directing queries to the relevant teams
Events
- Assisting in the coordination of gallery events, including private views, talks, tours and receptions
- Conducting venue research and booking reservations
- Assisting with invitations and managing guest lists in tandem with the sales team
- Managing RSVP lists, seating plans and guest check-in
Books/Archive
- Assisting in the management of the front desk bookshelf and books inventory
- Selling books, as well as updating and managing sales databases
- Presenting new titles and exhibition-related books in the staff meeting
- Assisting the Managing Director of DZ Books with research, drafting presentations, calendar management, booking travel, expenses etc
- Coordinating David Zwirner Books events
What We Would Like You to Have
- A Bachelor's degree in Art History or a related field
- Demonstrated familiarity with and interest in contemporary art and the gallery's programme
- A detail-oriented, take-ownership approach, self-organisation, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with data entry
- A positive and helpful attitude
What You Will Love About David Zwirner
Competitive Benefits Package! David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery's long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Utopia Editions, and Consignments.
- 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's commitment to Galleries Commit.
Position Details
The position is 5 days a week, 9:45am to 6:00pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Applicants will occasionally need to work additional hours for events and openings.
How to Apply
Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins, please. Please submit your resume and cover letter. Eligibility to work in the UK is essential. Interviews for this position will happen in mid-July with a start date as soon as possible.
Equal Opportunity
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.