Assistant Registrar
Assistant Registrar
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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 not 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:
David Zwirner seeks a full-time Assistant Registrar for its Paris gallery. Qualified candidates should be highly personable proactive motivated and have strong communication skills. Previous experience at a gallery museum or comparable arts organization would be appreciated.
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Transport & Customs:
Manage on-site gallery and warehouse inventory - working closely with rest of department and techs to put together lists.
Assist in coordinating international and domestic shipping of artworks for exhibitions inventory art fairs and clients.
Assist on consolidated shipments between London and New York.
Coordinate local transports.
Oversee customs paperwork release/receipt documentation and organizing and filing shipping paperwork.
Send weekly artwork arrival/departure list for staff meeting add movements to calendar.
Check packing spec with techs and the rest of the department prior to moving artworks.
Work closely with Technicians on all movements packing and viewing room installs.
Obtain and upload customs and shipping paperwork to DZDB Records and update accordingly on Compta matire.
- Inventory & Database management:
Inbook new works for sales and reference into DZDB following artist guidelines and protocols; confirm all artwork details including signature and take images of front and back of artworks on inbooking.
Ensure all works are correctly labelled following labelling guidelines.
Update location and artworks and packing/condition info in DZDB.
Ensure WOV details and exhibited works captions are accurate and complete before release.
Complete regular walk-through audits with technicians of inventory on and off site.
Condition check artworks on unpacking and on packing.
Complete condition reports and upload to database records and Egnyte.
Refer condition issues to more senior staff members to organize repairs in coordination with Registration teams.
Contact professional conservators for conservation/condition reports when requested by sales.
Issue client reports under the direction of department members.
File hard copy and digital copies of all reports including images.
Liaise with departments in NY to source reports when necessary.
What we would like you to have:
- Knowledge of proper handling and storage procedures for a variety of media.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Working knowledge of Macintosh OS as well as familiarity with art database systems.
- A detail-oriented take-ownership approach self-organization and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A positive helpful attitude.
What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits)
- David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallerys long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling includingDavid Zwirner OnlineDavid Zwirner BooksDialoguesUtopia EditionsConsignmentsProgram.
- 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 projectsand fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirners commitment toGalleries Commit.
The position is 5 days a week 10:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday. Applicants will occasionally need to work additional hours. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.
Please submit your resume cover letter and references.
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.
Employment Type
Full Time
