Job Description
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: - The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn. Previous experience and a background within the commercial art world is required.
- 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: Art Handler - Full Time | $32 - 37 p/h David Zwirner seeks a Full-Time Art Handler. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience art handling in a gallery, museum, professional artist studio, fine art trucking company, or auction house setting. Positive attitude and a strong work ethic are essential. Working hours for this position are generally 10am-6pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
This position will require a paid practical skills test period to determine that the applicable skillsets meet the requirements of the position.
What you'll do: - Provide installation support for private gallery viewings and public exhibitions.
- Load and unload fine art ground transport shipments at our NYC gallery locations.
- Safely pack artworks for shipment and storage according to fine art industry standards.
- Unpack/pack artworks for Registration team to conduct condition checks according to the daily schedule.
- Pack and install artworks for regional art fairs, institutional loans, and other external exhibitions.
- Assist with local artwork deliveries and off-site installations.
- Maintain art handling shop and related art storage to gallery's standards.
- Work in tandem with facilities department to maintain public and private gallery spaces.
What we would like you to have: - Knowledge of safe and proper handling, installation, maintenance, packing, and storage procedures for a variety of media.
- Working knowledge of power tools and the ability to use them safely and skillfully.
- Detail-oriented, communicative, and extremely organized.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Ability to physically bend, kneel, push, pull, lift 30 pounds or more, and stand for long periods of time.
- Working knowledge of Macintosh OS, as well as familiarity with art database systems.
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 , Platform , 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 commitment to Galleries Commit.
- Benefits! Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, New Museum, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to recruiting@davidzwirner.com. David Zwirner Gallery
Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Local area, Flexible hours, Saturday,