Gallery Director

Gallery Director, Frieze House Seoul (Frieze)

About MARI Group
MARI is a global events and experiences company powering world-defining live experiences. Our portfolio of premium live properties spans sports, art, and entertainment — including the Madrid and Miami Open tennis tournaments, Frieze (a leading voice in contemporary art), and Barrett-Jackson (the premium U.S. collector car auction company). MARI also includes TodayTix Group, the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences, connecting millions of customers with the best in live entertainment.

MARI is reshaping the live events landscape — building a growing portfolio of category-defining events and brands that set the standard for what’s next, across sports, entertainment, art, and lifestyle.

At MARI, you’ll work alongside people who are passionate, curious, and driven — people who believe that live experiences have the power to shape culture, and who care about the work, the mission, and each other. We welcome outstanding applicants of all backgrounds and encourage everyone to apply.

About the Role:
Frieze is a leading platform for modern and contemporary art, comprising Frieze magazine and the international art fairs Frieze London, Frieze Masters, Frieze New York, Frieze Los Angeles and Frieze Seoul. Frieze brings together the world’s leading galleries, artists, curators and collectors, and connects global audiences with the most exciting art and ideas of our time.

As Gallery Director, Frieze House Seoul, you’ll lead the growth and day-to-day running of Frieze’s year-round space in Seoul, which hosts short-term exhibitions and projects from the world’s leading galleries and connects them with Frieze’s network of collectors, curators and art world professionals. Reporting to the Director of Frieze Seoul and supported by a Gallery Assistant, you’ll build relationships with key galleries, drive space sales and private hire in partnership with the Partnerships team, and deliver against revenue targets while keeping the quality of the programme high. You’ll also own the operation of the space end to end, from exhibition production and events to finance, administration and facilities. This is a highly visible role for someone who knows the gallery world in Asia and can run a space with both commercial and curatorial ambition.

This is a full-time role and qualified candidates must be based in Seoul, South Korea. Seoul is home to Frieze Seoul and one of the most dynamic art scenes in the world, so you’ll be right at the centre of the collectors, galleries and institutions shaping contemporary art in Asia.

Please read an extensive list of responsibilities below: 
Gallery Liaison & Space Sales 

• Identify and reach out to potential galleries to encourage their application to Frieze House Seoul; maintain year-round contacts. 
• Ensure full exhibition occupancy and venue utilization, working closely with the leadership team. 
• Develop and oversee venue hire packages and pricing options. 
• Cultivate pool of galleries to generate interest and close sales 
• Be the primary point of contact for galleries 
• Respond to all enquiries and produce bespoke proposals 
• Manage application launch, process and analysis 
• Release application results Liaise with accepted galleries on every aspect of their participation 
• Drive effective promotion and audience engagement initiatives 

Exhibition Management 

• Oversee the smooth execution of all exhibitions and events, including set up, dismantling, locking up, catering, and temp staff. 
• Coordinate the gallery& programme calendar, installations, de-installations and events. 
• Oversee the Frieze House Seoul mailbox 
• Develop and implement operational guidelines and protocols 
• Ensure high standards of service for galleries, visitors, and stakeholders 
• Oversee security, insurance, and health & safety requirements. 

Facilities & Building Maintenance 

• Oversee the smooth running of the gallery space ensuring the space is presentable at all times and any issues with the building are rectified in a timely manner. 

Finance & Administration 

• Keep track of finances across all areas of Frieze House Seoul. 
• Monitor annual revenue targets, reporting to Director, Frieze Seoul quarterly 
• Oversee all invoicing, payments, petty cash and other expenditures 
• Build set of written procedures for the running of the space 
• Direct tenants to the right resources regarding shipping and customs 
• Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions 

Liaison with Frieze Teams 

• Work closely with key teams within the company including Communications, Marketing, Events, Partnerships and Exhibitor Relations to ensure Frieze House Seoul is integrated into business practices and provide regular updates on developments to relevant teams. 
• Coordinate regular updates and strategic discussions with the management team across Seoul and London

Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Frieze unites people in our love of the arts. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we are committed to practicing anti-discrimination including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability, together with artists, writers, and cultural practitioners from all backgrounds. There is still much work to be done to address systemic inequality and discrimination within the arts and culture industry, and we are dedicated to making progress both within our own organization and the art world at large.