Assistant to Director of Prints & Editions

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 are 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, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.

What You’Ll Do

: 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 Position hours are Monday - Friday, 10 am to 6 pm. The candidate may need to work additional hours during special launches and art world moments.

What we would like you to have: 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; working knowledge of conservation techniques is a plus.

Must be extremely detail-oriented and able to work on multiple projects at once. What you will love about David Zwirner: David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery’s long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online , David Zwirner Books , Dialogues , Utopia Editions , and Consignments . 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's commitment to Galleries Commit .

Benefits

! Flexible workplace and commuter

, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, MOMA, and others.

401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions. Please submit a resume and cover letter, and be prepared to provide three (3) professional references upon request. David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations.