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David Zwirner Gallery

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Art and Entertainment

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Job Description:

David Zwirner seeks a full-time Gallery Assistant for its London gallery. Qualified candidates should be highly personable, proactive, motivated, detail-oriented, and have strong communication skills.

Job Responsibility:

Greeting visitors with professionalism and warmth, and interfacing with the public
Fielding and directing incoming phone calls
Ensuring that front desk materials are always up to date and immaculately presented
Managing various gallery and staff calendars
Managing the shipping and receiving of gallery mail and packages
Maintaining general office and kitchen supply inventories
Maintaining the pristine appearance of the front desk area and the built-in book displays, while keeping exhibition materials stocked and orderly
Assisting with contact database maintenance, exhibition preparation, vinyl production, and additional projects as needed
Providing general administrative support for all departments
Overseeing the general London mailbox and managing online sales enquiries, promptly directing queries to the relevant teams
Assisting in the coordination of gallery events, including private views, talks, tours and receptions
Conducting venue research and booking reservations
Assisting with invitations and managing guest lists in tandem with the sales team
Managing RSVP lists, seating plans and guest check-in
Assisting in the management of the front desk bookshelf and books inventory
Selling books, as well as updating and managing sales databases
Presenting new titles and exhibition-related books in the staff meeting
Assisting the Managing Director of DZ Books with research, drafting presentations, calendar management, booking travel, expenses etc
Coordinating David Zwirner Books events

Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree in Art History or a related field
Demonstrated familiarity with and interest in contemporary art and the gallery’s programme
A detail-oriented, take-ownership approach, self-organisation, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with data entry
A positive and helpful attitude
Previous experience at a gallery, museum, or comparable arts organisation is required
Eligibility to work in the UK is essential

Nice to have:

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 ideal

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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