Gallery Assistant

David Zwirner • Los Angeles, CA

5d

About The Position

David Zwirner seeks an organized and experienced Gallery Assistant for immediate hire. The Gallery Assistant reports to the Gallery Associate Director and serves as the first point of contact for clients and visitors. The role involves answering questions about gallery artists and exhibitions and directing sales and press inquiries appropriately. It calls for discretion, poise under pressure, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

The schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM, with occasional additional hours. The annual salary is $50,000, paid hourly, and the position is overtime eligible. The employee may also be eligible for discretionary semi-annual bonuses.

David Zwirner operates galleries in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Hong Kong, and represents more than eighty artists, estates, and foundations. Its work also spans publishing, print editions, podcasts, artist projects, and advisory services. Applicants interested in the arts or broader creative arena are welcome; prior commercial art-world experience is not required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, poise under pressure, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience at a contemporary art gallery is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors with professionalism and warmth.
• Field and direct incoming phone calls.
• Prepare and update price lists for exhibitions and viewings.
• Manage gallery and staff calendars.
• Manage shipping and receiving of gallery mail and packages.
• Maintain general office and kitchen supply inventories.
• Manage retail book inventory and the gallery archive library.
• Maintain the appearance of the front desk and built-in book displays, and keep exhibition materials stocked and orderly.
• Order gifts for artists and clients.
• Coordinate lunches for the gallery team and visiting staff.
• Assist with event research, invitations, planning, and execution.
• Assist the Sales Team with contact database maintenance, exhibition preparation, research, and additional projects as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off and leave, as well as Summer Fridays.
• A 401(k) with automatic employer contributions.
• Commuter benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Fitness benefits.
• Corporate memberships to a range of local museums.
• Invitations to exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists, estates, curators, and scholars, both at the gallery and off-site.
• Potential eligibility for discretionary semi-annual bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed