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 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: 

Registrar | $65,000-$70,000

What you’ll do: 

• Draft and oversee consignment and loan agreements, with a focus on the secondary market.
• Liaise with clients to coordinate the shipment and, at times, installation of sold artworks.
• Coordinate and oversee domestic and international shipments.
• Conduct incoming and outgoing condition inspections and process artwork upon arrival. 
• Organize conservation and framing projects, as necessary, and maintain clear communications with stakeholders and track all associated costs.
• Responsible for understanding the gallery’s insurance policy and ensuring compliance.
• Exhibition logistics management: discuss shipping needs with departments, provide shipping and crating budgets and timelines.
• Responsible for understanding customs and tax regulations and requirements for shipping artworks internationally.
• Compile, process, and manage records of all associated shipping paperwork in accordance with New York State Sales Tax requirements.
• Determine best packing and handling procedures and communicate requirements to shipping companies.

What we would like you to have:

• BA (Art History, Administration, Studio Arts preferred). 
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position in the field of contemporary art.
• Focused, reliable, and exacting attention to detail.
• Must be able to work with team members at all levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross departmentally.
• Familiarity with various mediums of artwork; working knowledge of conservation techniques a plus.
• Experience with secondary market consignments a plus.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and able to work on multiple projects at once.

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.

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 [email protected].