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 annual salary, paid hourly; overtime eligible. Plus eligibility for discretionary semi-annual bonuses.

• David Zwirner seeks an organized and experienced Gallery Assistant for immediate hire. This position reports to the Gallery Associate Director. 
• Qualified candidates should be highly personable, motivated, and responsible, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors and must be able to adequately answer questions about gallery artists and exhibitions, and properly direct sales and press inquiries. 
• This position requires discretion, poise under pressure, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• The position’s hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM; Candidate will occasionally need to work additional hours.

What you’ll do:

• Greeting visitors with professionalism and warmth.
• 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.
• Managing retail book inventory and gallery archive library. 
• Maintaining the pristine appearance of the front desk area and the built-in book displays, while keeping exhibition materials stocked and orderly.
• Ordering gifts for artists and clients. 
• Coordinating lunches for the gallery team and visiting staff.
• Assisting with events research, invitations, planning, and execution.
• Assisting the Sales Team with contact database maintenance, exhibition preparation, research, and additional projects as needed.

What we would like you to have:

• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data entry.
• The ability to work well within a team.
• Previous experience at a contemporary art gallery is beneficial, although not required.

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's ongoing commitment to sustainability. 
• Benefits! Corporate memberships, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

Please submit a resume and cover letter, and be prepared to provide three (3) professional references upon request.

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.

If you need assistance in applying to a role, you may reach out to [email protected]. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.