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About the Role
The Assistant to the Director of Prints & Editions will prepare consignments and contract agreements, act as a liaison between departments, manage project budgets, and support the Director with exhibition research and secondary market requests.
Responsibilities
- Prepare consignments and print publishing contract agreements for artists, printers, co-publishers, and private clients
- Act as primary liaison between Prints & Editions and Sales teams
- Prepare presentations and proposals
- Maintain and track individual project budgets
- Liaise with operations, registration, and warehouse teams to ensure timely and efficient framing & delivery of print inventory
- Liaise with other gallery staff regarding all aspects of inventory & exhibition management: production, consignments, shipping, framing, photography, research, marketing, etc.
- Liaise with non-gallery artists & studios to offer artist support
- Assist the Director with exhibition research for print-related exhibitions
- Support Director in fielding and sourcing secondary market print-related requests and managing secondary market consignments
- Track print auctions and maintain relevant spreadsheets
- Assist with yearly print fair participation
- Pre-sale and post-sale support for the Director
- Manage e-commerce post-sale processes and communication with the warehouse
Requirements
- BA (Art History, Administration, Studio Arts preferred)
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a similar position in the field of contemporary art
- Focused, reliable, and exacting attention to detail
- Must be able to work with team members at all levels
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-departmentally
- Familiarity with various mediums of artwork
- Must be extremely detail-oriented and able to work on multiple projects at once
- Previous experience and a background within the commercial art world are required
Skills
- Working knowledge of conservation techniques is a plus
Location
- New York
- London
- Los Angeles
- Hong Kong
- Paris
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- BA
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000
Benefits
- Flexible workplace and commuter benefits
- Corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, MOMA, and others
- Summer Fridays
- Generous PTO and leave
- Family medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions
About the Company
- David Zwirner is an industry leader, with artists at the center of its operations.
- The gallery has a global exhibition program, representing seventy artists and estates.
- David Zwirner has fostered the careers of influential artists through innovative exhibitions across various media and genres.
- The company has pioneered initiatives including David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Utopia Editions, and Consignments.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.