Assistant to Gallery Partner
David Zwirner Inc.
(New York NY)
David Zwirner, a contemporary art gallery located in Chelsea, is seeking an Assistant to Gallery Partner.
The ideal candidate will have a BA or higher in Art History and/or Arts Administration, and two years related experience or the equivalent. Superior writing skills, the ability to carefully manage time and meet deadlines, and a thorough working knowledge of contemporary art are required. This position will involve significant contact with curators, artists and long time clients therefore discretion and poise are essential.  Knowledge of a foreign language is a plus.
Working closely with another Assistant, primary duties include:
Artist Support
-  Field museum loan requests (communicate with venue, curators, and artist)
-  Communicate with other galleries re: price updates, available inventory, consignments, and insurance appraisals
-  Respond to all artists and artist studio needs, communicating with external contacts, etc.
-  Monitor all artists’ exhibitions, both domestic and international and communicate to marketing/press team
-  Liaise with gallery staff regarding all aspects of inventory management: record keeping, photography, production, framing and shipping
Sales
-  Along with co-Assistant, serve as point person for clients and curators in Partner’s absence
-  Assist in sending out and monitoring offers, follow up on invoices and prepare insurance appraisals
-  Prepare all appropriate paperwork following a sale, working closely with accounting and registrars to ensure delivery of sold works
-  Keep records for primary and secondary works updated in database and iPad app, as well as monitoring consignment paperwork
-  Assist in creating guest lists for exhibitions/dinners, support Partner during openings
-  Arrange travel and manage Partner’s calendar and expenses
Art Fairs
-  Manage deadlines for upcoming art fairs being headed by Partner
-  Assist with applications, booth plans, budgets, etc.
-  Work with inventory team and registrars to ensure art fair inventory is secured
-  Work with travel agents to ensure sales team accommodations are arranged
-  Prepare all supplies and sales tools needed, both hard copy and electronic

To apply for this position please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to hr@davidzwirner.com, with ‘Assistant to Partner’ in the subject line. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls or walk-ins please.