Warehouse Technician/Art Handler

David Zwirner • New York City, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

David Zwirner seeks a full-time Warehouse Technician/Art Handler for its fine art storage facility in Queens, New York. The role involves handling and organizing artwork and shipments, maintaining warehouse inventory and records, supporting condition checks, and maintaining the facility. The position is paid hourly with an annual salary of $65,000–$70,000 and is eligible for overtime. Scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with flexibility to work outside standard business hours as requested.

The gallery welcomes applicants who are interested in the arts or broader creative arena, including people entering the workforce, changing career stages or vocations, returning to work, or seeking to learn and grow in the industry. Applicants should be diligent, highly organized, and have strong time-management and communication skills.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in art handling, fine art warehousing, and/or general shipping procedures.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and perform rigorous physical duties.
• Ability to update records and locations accurately and efficiently in the company database.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours as requested.
• Diligence, organization, time-management skills, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• A BA in Art History, Art Business, Art Management, or a similar field is preferred.
• Forklift and OSHA experience is a plus.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute the receipt and release of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Ensure artworks are safely packed for storage or transit and re-pack them when necessary.
• Work with the in-house Photography team to document and process inventory.
• Implement organizational and space-saving efforts throughout warehouse locations.
• Maintain inventory and up-to-date database records, including labeling and scanning warehouse inventory.
• Assist the Registration team with timely, thorough condition checks and flag issues when necessary.
• Perform general maintenance throughout the facility.
• Complete ad hoc projects as needed.
• Follow required security and safety procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off and leave, as well as Summer Fridays.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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