AddressAt 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 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 (Events)
David Zwirner seeks a full-time Gallery Assistant for its London gallery. Qualified candidates should be highly personable, proactive, motivated, and have strong communication skills. Previous experience at a gallery, museum, or comparable arts organization is required.
What you'll do:
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Front Desk:
- Greeting visitors with professionalism and warmth
- Managing timed-entry appointments calendars and appointments email inbox
- Fielding and directing incoming phone calls
- Preparing and updating price lists for exhibitions and viewings
- 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 the Sales Team with contact database maintenance, exhibition preparation, and additional projects as needed
Events:
- Assist in the coordination of exhibition dinners and art fair dinners and special events: book reservations, manage guest lists in tandem with the sales team, manage RSVP lists, photograph openings and dinners for archival purposes
- Coordinate marketing events: book and oversee catering and other vendors, and manage RSVP lists where relevant
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 program
- A detail-oriented, take-ownership approach, self-organization, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects
- Experience of using Photoshop and InDesign is desirable
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with data entry
- A positive and helpful attitude
What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits)
- 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's ongoing commitment to sustainability. 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.
The position is 5 days a week, 9:30am to 6:00pm. Applicants will occasionally need to work additional hours for events and openings. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins, please. Please submit your resume, cover letter.
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.
