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Gagosian seeks an Associate Director of Research to join its New York team. The Associate Director of Research is a senior research position that works closely with the Director and Global Head of Research to advance and continuously refine the gallery’s research output. The role is both scholarly and practical, combining hands-on research and writing with collaborative leadership, operational support, and strategic thinking. A central objective of the position is to serve as a key partner to departmental leadership and other stakeholders in the ongoing development of research materials—helping to ensure that the gallery’s research practices, content, and work product remain best in class. This includes contributing to new and evolving approaches to research presentations, documentation, and internal and public-facing resources that support the gallery’s sales, exhibitions, artist, and content teams. The Associate Director of Research plays an active role in producing high-quality research, supporting team workflows, mentoring junior colleagues, and helping translate broader research goals into clear, effective deliverables.
Job Responsibility:
Conduct in-depth research and produce, review, and refine clear, persuasive written materials that contextualize primary and secondary market artworks
Provide contextual and market research to inform pricing and positioning discussions
Work extensively with in-house and external libraries, databases, and, when appropriate, archival and primary source materials
Lead and support detailed object research and cataloguing, including provenance, exhibition history, bibliographic verification, and comparative analysis
Research museum holdings, private collections, and notable ownership histories of comparable works
Partner closely with the Director and Global Head of Research to advance departmental priorities, research standards, and the ongoing development of workflows, templates, and presentation formats
Coordinate research needs for consignments, exhibitions, and art fairs
Identify opportunities to enhance research materials for both internal use and external audiences
Contribute ideas and practical input toward refining research workflows, templates, and formats
Serve as direct manager for select team members
Support day-to-day research operations by assigning and tracking projects and deadlines, and by reviewing and providing feedback on research produced by team members
Mentor junior colleagues and interns while contributing to a collaborative, rigorous, and collegial research culture
Requirements:
Master’s degree or advanced degree in modern or contemporary art history (or a closely related field) required
7+ years’ professional experience in a commercial gallery, auction house, museum, or comparable art-world institution
Managerial experience preferred
Demonstrated experience producing sales-focused research dossiers and contextual materials on individual artworks
Strong background in object research and cataloguing best practices
Extensive experience working with libraries, databases, online resources, and primary source materials
Exceptional writing, editing, and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and with senior stakeholders
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple time-sensitive projects
Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment in a fast-paced, high-level environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat
Nice to have:
Experience with Adobe InDesign or similar design tools preferred but not required
Familiarity with information systems or data architecture a plus
What we offer:
Comprehensive benefits suite through Cigna, including a fully subsidized employee only level HSA plan
MetLife pet insurance
A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Employee discount on Gagosian products and publications
Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and commuter benefits