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**:

- 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**:
**What you'll do**:
**Front Desk**:

- 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 the pristine appearance of the front desk area and the built-in book displays, while keeping exhibition materials stocked and orderly + Izettle/Ipad devices on hand.
- Assisting the Sales Team with contact database maintenance, exhibition preparation, and additional projects as needed.
- Assisting all directors/partners passing by DZP (restaurant reservations, arranging museum visits, assisting with viewings and sales material needed).

**Books**:

- Oversee and manage the Paris bookstore and comps stock.
- Prepare and present books selection for upcoming shows.
- Act as liaison between DZ books manager and the Paris team.

**Events**:

- Assist in the coordination of exhibition/art fair dinners and special events: book reservations, manage guest lists in tandem with the sales team, manage RSVP lists.
- Coordinate marketing/book 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.
- Similar experience in another Art Gallery would be appreciated.
- 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.
- A positive, 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**, **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 commitment to Galleries Commit.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three (3) references.

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.