David Zwirner’s Los Angeles gallery seeks a full-time (4 or 5 days/week) Art Handler for hire in Spring 2023.

Responsibilities:

• Install artworks for gallery viewings and exhibitions at all locations.
• Pack artworks for shipment and storage.
• Assist Registration team with condition checks.
• Assist with packing and installation for all domestic and international art fairs.
• Perform local deliveries and off-site installations for clients.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of safe and proper handling, care, and storage procedures for a variety of media.
• Working knowledge of power tools and the ability to use tools safely, properly, and skillfully.
• Must be detail oriented, communicative, and extremely organized.
• Ability to speak effectively to coworkers and gallery clientele.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work well and calmly under pressure.
• 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.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years of art handling in a gallery, museum, professional artist studio, fine art trucking company, or auction house setting.

Position hours are 9:45am to 6pm between Tuesday/Wednesday - Saturday. Candidates will occasionally need to work additional hours. Salary range: $33-$37 per hour. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please. We welcome applications from individuals whose experience may not specifically align with all noted requirements.

Please submit your resume, and three (3) 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.

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 

Seeking an experienced and dedicated Executive Assistant to join our growing Digital Product department. Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, the position will also provide support for the digital department as a whole for administrative needs as well as project related tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience and/or a strong subject matter interest in both the contemporary art and technology fields. 

The position will involve contact with a variety of teams at the gallery and therefore excellent interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to balance key conversations in a thoughtful and nuanced way. This role provides the opportunity to be part of a quickly growing and innovative team that works closely across global gallery teams and drives ideations forward. A successful candidate should have a proactive mindset, global outlook, and be a polished communicator with fine tuned research, organizational, and problem solving skills. 

What you’ll do 

Be the Chief Digital Officers right hand by attending key meetings, taking notes, being an active participant and knowledgeable resource, while ensuring executive preparation and effectiveness.

• Managing CDOs correspondence and schedule with an analytical mindset around time management.

• Effectively communicate and coordinate with internal cross-functional teams.

• Foster team culture through planning and executing on team building events and outreach.

• Plan travel and manage expense reports.

• Providing administrative support to the digital department:

  • coordinating/scheduling meetings and events

  • managing and processing receipts/expenses

  • procuring materials needed by department staff

  • collaborating with other gallery departmental assistants 

• Assisting the digital team in coordinating the rollout of new digital tools / functionality / processes, along with related user training.

• Updating content on various digital platforms, including the department wiki.

What we would like you to have 

• The ideal candidate will have a BA degree or equivalent (design/art/technology focus preferred).

• At least two years related experience or the equivalent.

• Superior writing and communication skills.

• Positive energy, willingness to learn and a proactive “can do” attitude.

• Thorough and detail oriented with the ability to pivot quickly.

• Strong knowledge of contemporary art and an acumen for technology.

• Proficiency with the G Suite toolset - Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar.

• Experience working with one or more project / team collaboration tools ideally Notion, Jira, and Slack.

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, 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.

Position hours are Monday-Friday, 10am to 6pm. This role is based out of our Chelsea Offices with option to work from home occasionally. Candidate will occasionally need to work flexible hours. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to [email protected]

Salary range: $50,000 - $80,000

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.

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:

Gallery Assistant - Los Angeles, $50,000 annual salary paid hourly; overtime eligible

• Gallery Assistants—together as a team—staff, oversee, and run the gallery’s front desk.

• For many visitors to the gallery, Gallery Assistants are the first—and potentially only—point of contact at the gallery.

• Gallery Assistants are highly personable, motivated, and responsible, with a strong sense of integrity. They embody poise and discretion, and remain calm amidst an often fast-paced environment.

• The role’s hours are 10 AM to 6 PM, Tuesday to Saturday.

What you’ll do:

• Work as part of a team of gallery assistants; reporting to and working closely with the Gallery Director. You will also work closely with both the DZLA sales team and the DZLA operations teams.

• Regularly greet and interact with visitors to the gallery.

• Field and direct incoming phone calls.

• Prepare and update price lists for exhibitions and gallery viewings.

• Manage various gallery and staff calendars.

• Manage the shipping and receiving of gallery mail and packages.

• Maintain general office and kitchen supply inventories.

• Maintain the appearance of the front desk area, built in book displays, and keep exhibition materials stocked and orderly.

• You will, on occasion, assist the sales team with maintenance of their client lists, exhibition preparation, and additional projects as reasonably requested.

What we would like you to have:

• You should be familiar with and have an interest in contemporary art and the gallery’s program and feel comfortable speaking to gallery visitors about related topics.

• You should be excited about both detailed and big-picture goals, and should possess a take-ownership approach, a strong sense of organization, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with database systems.

• The ability to work well with a team.

• Both (i) previous experience at a contemporary art gallery and/or (ii) an educational background in art history are beneficial, but not required.

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, 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, The Met, 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.

If you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to [email protected]

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.

• 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.

David Zwirner Technology seeks a UAT/QA Lead to join its growing technology department.  This role will report to the CTO and work in tandem with internal and vendor developers, product management, and cross-organizational stakeholders to ensure our suite of products meet defined functional requirements, while delivering a high-quality and elegant user experience.

• Managing all aspects of Quality Assurance and UAT including test planning, executing manual tests, and developing /  Serving as the escalation point for all testing related needs, initially for our client-facing websites, with the expectation to expand to other applications as the team grows.

• Overseeing testing performed by our external QA vendor.

• Working alongside departmental leadership to identify additional internal testing staff hires (who will become direct reports), with the goal of building a small internal QA/UAT competency.

• Mentoring, assigning work to, and providing oversight for direct reports.

• Participating in team meetings to ensure that all requirements and acceptance criteria are understood and covered by tests.

• Setting standards and ensuring best practices for the competency, including maintaining test data to ensure a representative application state in the UAT environment, documentation through thorough logging / tracking of defects, creation of test plans and scripts, and test summary reports upon completion of product releases.

• Working with the larger product team to complete root cause analysis and corrective action plans to ensure higher quality test coverage throughout the development and UAT development life cycles.

• Performing hands-on manual testing.

• Planning and implementing automated test processes and infrastructure as appropriate to improve test efficiency, coverage, and frequency.

• 5+ years of experience within the Quality Assurance specialty, with a minimum of 2 years managing in-house and/or vendor individual contributor testers.

• Solid customer facing skills and previous success working with stakeholders to elicit, gather, understand, and document requirements and goals. (Soft skills are as critical to this role as technical skills.)

• Experience working on Agile projects / participating in agile ceremonies.

• A proven ability to manage their time across multiple parallel projects while retaining a high level of attention to detail.

• Experience working on web applications where updates are continually released into an existing production environment, with an emphasis on potential regression impact and related testing scenarios.

• Experience with implementing automated testing as a complement to manual testing methodologies - ideally using Selenium and/or Cypress.

• Experience identifying exception paths and corner cases of a product - and ranking their relative levels of importance / likelihood / potential risk.

• Experience testing database driven applications, web services, and CMS based software applications - preferably highly visual, mobile first products.

• Proficiency working with Browserstack, Google Docs / Sheets, Lucidchart, Jira, and Confluence to identify / track issues and document testing plans, functional needs, and testing outcomes.

• A working knowledge of HTML and CSS, with a strong grasp of UX best practices.

• An interest in / experience with contemporary art and art organizations

• Experience with testing applications deployed on AWS, Azure, or similar, which make use of cloud services 

• Ecommerce, performance, and/or pen testing experience

• Hands-on software development experience and/or a strong understanding of basic SQL queries and RDBMS concepts

• A solid understanding of how networked applications built via SaaS integration break down from a separation of responsibility and data exchange perspective

• Knowledge of ADA and data privacy compliance guidelines and how they impact functionality of software products

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to [email protected]

Salary range: $140,000 - $160,000

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

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

Registrar | $60,000 - $70,000 per year

David Zwirner seeks a full-time Registrar for immediate hire at its 20th Street, New York gallery. The ideal candidate will have a BA or higher in Studio Art, Art History and/or Arts Administration, and at least three-five years experience in registration, collections management or logistics. Superior organizational skills, the ability to carefully manage projects with discretion and meet deadlines, and a thorough working knowledge of registration, fine art shipping and logistics are required.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate local, domestic and international shipments for sold artworks, incoming consignments or loans for general gallery purposes between global locations, art fairs, and exhibitions.

• Draft and oversee consignment and loan agreements.

• Liaise with clients to coordinate shipping of sold artworks and, at times, installations.

• Responsible for understanding customs and tax regulations and requirements for shipping artworks internationally.

• Compile, process, and manage records of associated shipping paperwork in accordance with New York State Sales Tax requirements.

• Provide shipping and crating estimates for clients, art fairs and exhibition budgets.

• Work with Art Handlers and artist estates/foundations to determine best packing an handling procedures and communicating requirements to shipping companies and clients.

• Conduct incoming and outgoing condition inspections.

• Ensure Certificates of Authenticity, manuals, and installation documents are provided to clients or borrowers for outgoing artwork.

• Monitor insurance requirements and limits; process Certificates of Insurance.

What we would like you to have

• BA (Art History, Administration, Studio Arts preferred)

• 3-5 years experience in a museum, gallery, art institution or fine art logistics company.

• Must have experience with domestic and international fine art shipping and logistics.

• Familiarity with various mediums of artwork; working knowledge of conservation techniques a plus.

• Must be extremely detail-oriented and able manage a high volume and wide variety of tasks and projects at once.

• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments within the organization.

• Demonstrated knowledge of collections management database software.

• Position hours are Monday-Friday, 10am to 6pm, with additional hours as needed.

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.

If you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to [email protected]

David Zwirner seeks a full-time Retoucher to join the gallery’s New York Photography department, reporting to the Associate Director of Photography. The ideal candidate will have an expert understanding of Photoshop, superb communication skills, and ability to work in a timely and meticulous manner. We are looking for a candidate who has a thorough understanding of color management standards but is also able to adopt the unique, custom color management workflow that we have developed for the gallery. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that all DZ photography maintains standards for quality and consistency.

• Clean backgrounds and shadows to be consistent with gallery style.

• Visually assess and correct color using proof prints.

• Generate prints using large format Epson printers.

• Assist in maintenance and implementation of color management system.

• Create custom ICC profiles for all gallery printers.

• Retouch and format images to meet specific needs for the gallery’s books, communications, design, marketing, and sales departments.

• Render art works to scale into client residences and viewing spaces.

• Retouch and color correct external imagery to meet gallery standards.

• Assist with the formatting of images for the gallery’s website and sales offers.

• Assist the Photography Department to ensure proper back-up and archiving of files.

• Participate in ongoing conversation to shape workflow.

Requirements:

• BA in Photography or Studio Art preferred.

• 3+ years of retouching experience in an arts organization.

• Mac fluency (required).

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop including automation.

• Thorough understanding of color spaces, profiles, bit depth, and print/web standards.

• Expertise in clipping paths and masking.

• Ability to manage a high volume workflow in a fast paced setting while maintaining acute attention to detail and quality.

• Ability to maintain quality when photography was created under mixed conditions.

• Ability to reprioritize throughout the day as needs arise and shift.

• Familiarity with Hasselblad DSLRs and Phocus preferred.

• Experience with Epson printers.

• Familiarity with color management standards and principles.

• Familiarity with and interest in contemporary art and the gallery’s program.

• Flexibility to work on-site as required at all three NY galleries, and the warehouse in Queens.

Position hours are Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm. Candidate will occasionally need to work additional hours. Salary Range: $65,000-75,000. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit your resume, cover letter, three professional references, and at least five retouching examples via jpeg, PDF, or website link through our careers page here to apply. Applications without work examples included will not be considered. 

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.

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

A David Zwirner Scrum Master/Coach leads by example. You are a professional who stays abreast of developments within the Agile Community and adapt them to David Zwirner internal needs. While you understand the theory (Kanban, Scrum, Less, Lean, etc.) you are at heart a practitioner confidently launching new teams and aiding existing teams so they may cultivate a truly agile mindset. Your end-product is high performing teams that make significant impacts to the Organization through complex, frequent, incremental, and iterative deliverables. You understand the challenges faced by Product Owners establishing a business-driven yet collaborative approach with technical team members and have provided guidance or stepped into that role when asked. You are comfortable working with teams delivering technical solutions as well as teams delivering non-technical solutions (such as Policies, Procedures, Process Changes, Training, Operations, etc.). Highly developed communication and diplomacy skills are essential in order to guide, influence and convince others, in particular colleagues in other areas and occasional external customers.

What you’ll do

• Build and enable enduring Agile teams to execute on goals by providing tools, training, and support to help escalate and remove impediments.
• Lead, train, and coach a scrum team on using Agile methodology and Scrum practices.
• Support the product owner and provide education where needed.
• Own Scrum/Kanban ceremonies and metrics.
• Establish and Lead the scrum and Kanban teams in self-organization, establishing norms, agreements and cadence.
• Remove impediments and coach the scrum team on removing impediments.
• Help the product owner and development team to achieve customer satisfaction.
• Help the scrum teams achieve delivery acceleration focused on business outcomes by reaching higher levels of scrum maturity.
• Leverage expertise to inspire shared sense of purpose within the team by focusing on the goals and method of execution.
• Influence teams within the Risk organization and build relationships to drive a successful outcome of a project, measured by the team's performance using Agile metrics.
• Encourage innovative ideas to help address new challenges and drive business results.
• Utilize Design Thinking and Business Process Engineering to work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define a project scope and objectives for project members.
• Translate Waterfall methodology to Agile frameworks by mapping Waterfall roles and responsibilities, execution process, reporting and metrics to Agile.
• Potentially engage with 2 teams concurrently.

What we would like you to have

• 4 - 8 years of Agile practical experience.
• Scrum, Design Thinking certification preferred, but not required.
• Preferred knowledge and experience working in Risk, second line of defense organizations.
• Preferred financial industry experience.
• Ability to analyze and think quickly and to resolve conflict.
• Team builder.
• Knowledgeable in various Scale frameworks (Kanban, Scrum, Lean, S&S, LeSS, SAFe, Spotify, etc.).
• Knowledgeable in techniques to fill in gaps in the Scrum. Ability to determine what is Scrum and what is not.
• Experience with successful Agile techniques.
• Ability to work with and lead a team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and mentoring skills.
• Ability to facilitate cross departmental change management.
• Influencer. Change agent, and courageous.
• Self-motivation and ability to stay focused in the middle of distraction.
• Superior experience and knowledge in GSuite, JIRA, Confluence, Notion, Miro, Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Able to step in as a Product Owner when asked.

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to [email protected]

Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000

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.

David Zwirner Books is dedicated to publishing the highest quality art publications from monographs, historical surveys, to artist books, collected writings and interviews, and more.

Qualified candidates should be interested in all aspects of book publishing, with demonstrated knowledge of contemporary art and 20th-century art history, and strong archival research, writing, and editing skills. Candidates should also be highly personable, focused, and hardworking, with excellent attention to detail. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience in both editorial and production facets of the book-making process.

Potential responsibilities include:

• Editorial:

  • Create and organize detailed checklists for catalogues

  • Fact-check texts, captions, and other materials

  • Research writers and gather writing samples for upcoming catalogues

  • Conduct photo research and photo requests

  • Track image/artwork collection credit lines and photo credits

  • Transcribe interviews or roundtable conversations for publication

• Production:

  • Organize photo materials for release to printer

  • Update editorial/production schedules in project management software

To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of 4 months, of 3 full days per week. Our gallery/office hours are 10am–6pm, Monday through Friday, with additional hours for occasional events. Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $15/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

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.

David Zwirner Gallery seeks a part-time Art Fair intern to assist with the gallery’s participation in global art fairs. This position offers hands-on experience with an established gallery dedicated to advancing its artists and programming.

Primary duties include:

• Assist with making art fair booth and artwork scale models for each fair.
• Create and print wall labels for all works on art fair booths.
• Gather, pack, and unpack office supplies for outgoing and incoming shipments to all art fairs.
• Assist with general maintenance and organization of art fair supplies and materials.

Qualified candidates should be proficient in Photoshop and previous experience in Sketchup is a plus. Previous internship at a gallery is a plus.

Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $15/hour. Summer internship runs from end of May - beginning of August. Internship would be two days a week, hours are 10am - 6pm. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit your resume & cover letter here. 

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.

David Zwirner New York’s Communications team seeks an intern to help with day-to-day operations. This position offers hands-on experience with an established gallery dedicated to advancing its artists, programming, and ever-expanding platforms and content (including David Zwirner Books and Dialogues: The David Zwirner Podcast) to the forefront of contemporary dialogue.

You will become an active participant in a dynamic environment, collaborating with the Communications team on both daily goals and larger creative endeavors. With this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with a selection of other gallery teams including the Sales, Digital, Marketing, Research, and Photo Departments. This internship program will also include a larger educational component with targeted weekly meetings dedicated to the cultivation of a myriad of PR + Communications skills.

The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena, is eager to learn, and a self-starter.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintain a strong understanding of and relevance in industry-related matters, servicing an expansive artist roster, David Zwirner Books and Dialogues: The David Zwirner Podcast.

• Aid in the production of media reports, both internally and externally for artist studios and estates as necessary.

• Assist in monitoring and clipping daily media alerts on incoming press for all gallery artists, estates, and initiatives.

• Actively research, expand, and maintain our roster of media contacts.

• Nurture our growing press archive, both print and digital, including organizational and research-based projects.

This internship runs from end of May - beginning of August. Position hours are Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm. Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $15/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) 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.

David Zwirner seeks a part-time Digital Marketing Intern to assist in day-to-day campaign support & internal channel management and reporting. This position offers the unique opportunity to learn the workings of a full campaign lifecycle and its impact across paid and owned channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape of the art world and experience in a data-driven environment.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Paid social support: campaign setup and ad building.
• Drafting creative briefs for digital display and paid social campaigns.
• Setting up campaign documents & drafting ad copy.
• Gathering post-campaign reporting data across various channels and supporting creation of recap decks.
• Updating and maintaining database of ads in situ.
• Organizing and updating internal team drive and implementing standardized nomenclature across files.
• Market research & competitive analysis.

This internship runs from end of May - beginning of August. Position hours are 10am - 6pm and the candidate will need to be available at least 3 days a week. Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $15/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) 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.

David Zwirner is seeking a highly motivated Exhibitions & Operations Intern for our
Internship Program.

Primary duties include:

• Build physical scale models from Foamcore, modeling clay, and various miscellaneous materials for gallery and artist exhibitions and projects.
• Create digital architectural models in Sketchup, and other 3D renderings as needed.
• Exhibition-related projects for gallery locations and outside venues, as needed, including digitizing checklists and exhibition plans, and creating post-exhibition packets.
• Organize, edit and upload Condition Reports files in our database and update files with appropriate changes.
• Maintain ongoing department project of digitizing shipping documents.
• Assists with project-base inventory spreadsheets.

Qualified candidates should be proficient in Photoshop, Sketchup, and Microsoft Excel. Previous experience building scale models and digital Sketchups is required. Previous experience at a gallery or museum a plus.

This internship runs from end of May - beginning of August. Position hours are 3 full days per week, from 10AM – 6PM, Monday through Friday, with additional hours for occasional events and openings. Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $15/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) 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.

The Institutional Partnerships Intern will work alongside the office of Institutional Partnerships team in entering information in the database, updating existing records, and supporting the sales team with research projects. 

Candidates should be diligent, extremely organized, and have a strong sense of time management, especially when tasked with several time sensitive projects. Previous experience with data entry, updating records and research is strongly recommended. A solid knowledge of museums in the United States is highly preferred. This role involves significant exposure to client information, therefore discretion is essential. 

Primary responsibilities include: 

• Entering information into the database as well as extracting from the database.

• Updating records and keeping the most accurate up-to date information.

• Must be comfortable and capable of working with large amounts of data.

• Conduct research through print and digital publications and social media outlets.

• Gather information on exhibitions related to the gallery’s program.

This internship runs from end of May - beginning of August. Position hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm. Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $15/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit your resume & cover letter here. 

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.

• Entering information into the database as well as extracting from the database.
• Updating records and keeping the most accurate up-to date information.
• Must be comfortable and capable of working with large amounts of data.
• Conduct research through print and digital publications and social media outlets.
• Gather information on exhibitions related to the gallery’s program.

This internship runs from end of May - beginning of August. Position hours are Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm. Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $15/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit your resume & cover letter here. 

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.

Working closely with the Director of Research and the Research & Archives Coordinator, the Library & Archive Intern will focus on special projects within the gallery’s internal archives and library. We are in the process of consolidating and reorganizing our archives and library and are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Intern to assist with processing and cataloging incoming acquisitions. In addition, the Intern will assist with day-to-day management of our onsite reference library, such as organizing, shifting, labeling, and special projects, as assigned. The position will be primarily based at our Chelsea location, but some hours at our offsite archival storage facility in Bushwick will be required. Qualified candidates for this position should be familiar with handling books and ephemera, processing collections, relevant databases, and have a keen interest in institutional records management. Some knowledge of and interest in twentieth-century and contemporary art is preferred.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Research & Archives Coordinator with the accessioning and processing of  incoming archival materials.
• Appraising the current collection holdings, rehousing material and applying basic preservation when needed.
• Expanding item level descriptions of archival collection material.
• Collaborating on special projects, such as the survey and arrangement of unique ephemera.
• Reference library reorganization projects and other special library projects, as assigned.

The ideal candidate should be:

• Enrolled in or recent graduate of a MLIS or an accredited Archives program.
• Familiar with applications in the Adobe Creative Cloud.
• An efficient writer and communicator.

This internship runs from end of May - beginning of August. Position hours are Flexible, 2-4 days/week, Monday-Saturday. Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $15/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) 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.

The Marketing internship is a unique opportunity to grow a nuanced understanding of the gallery’s relationships with key art world figures including artists, collectors, curators, critics and institutional contacts while working closely with the Events, Digital, Design, Content, Books, Video, Photo, and the core Marketing team.

Primary responsibilities include:

Operational Support

• Organize and upkeep our physical & digital advertising archive with publications including David Zwirner and David Zwirner Books print ads. Organize and upkeep marketing materials in a marketing designated binder.

• Use physical and digital advertising archives to create a quarterly recap presentation for gallery advertising including competitor analysis.

• Monitor and update the 3rd party exhibitions cross-departmental tracking tool on an as needed basis for David Zwirner artists and major institutions worldwide.

• Update client and gallery partners records, helping to prepare client or VIP mailings & mailing lists (Including influencer mailings) and RSVP list builds for public events (book signings, book and artist talks).

• Assist the Marketing Assistant with file and accounting receipts, conduct artist and gallery comp research, gifting, and more.

General Marketing Support

• Regularly clean and update shared marketing resources (Marketing Programming Priorities, Third-Party Asset Tracker, Exhibition Page / Visitor Tracking, Museum Show Tracker, Public Events Outreach, and QR code Tracker) to keep consistent information across all departmental teams.

• Consolidate and track exhibition roundup reporting including digital marketing metrics, event/exhibition attendance, press highlights, and more.

• Complete long term projects including DZG Global ad print presentation, Competitor Analysis & Landscape, and Exhibition Marketing Analysis.

• Opportunities to collaborate with extended marketing departments like design, social media, digital marketing, and more based on interest.

• Support the Marketing Assistant, Marketing Manager, and Marketing Director with requests as needed.

Event Support

• Assist on-site with press previews, private and public events (including artist and curator talks, exhibition walkthroughs, book signings, cocktail parties, and more) by greeting and checking in guests. Assist with inputting the events list into Zkipster app. Occasional availability for events should be weekday evenings & weekend days.

• Track RSVPs for public and semi-private events including talks, book signings, exhibition walkthroughs, and other gallery programming. Report RSVPs on a weekly basis to internal marketing team. Liaise with marketing team for appropriate responses to questions and inquiries for events. 

• Create a general public event invite list from on-going communications with frequent event attendees. Recognize and pull important names for a cohesive list for all public DZG event.

• Assist with public and semi-private event preparation including creating face-charts for events visibility, contributing to run of shows, gifting, coordinating with facilities, front desk and other teams, set-up and more.

• Prepare materials for dinners and special events such as seating tabs, face charts, and seating maps - an opportunity to grow a nuanced understanding of the gallery’s relationships with key art world figures including artists, collectors, curators, critics and institutional contacts.

Qualifications include ability to multitask, high attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a desire to work in a fast paced environment. Knowledge of Excel and Google Documents is required; Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and Notion, are a plus, as is enthusiasm for engaging in a range of media and interdisciplinary projects, from public and private events to digital marketing.

This internship runs from end of May - beginning of August. Position hours are Monday - Friday, 10AM to 6PM, flexible days. Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $15/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) 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.

• Conduct comprehensive research, surveys and industry analysis.
• Create cross-industry analysis reports.
• Write memos, support communications and presentations.
• Create data visualizations and summary charts of DZ online user experience and broader trends.
• Join weekly team standup meetings and meet with a wide range of Online Sales, Marketing, Digital and Web team members.
• Support Inquiries Team on an ongoing basis and additional members of the Online Sales Team on a project basis.
• Utilize digital software to support the creation of seamless digital experiences.
• Liaise with Digital to import data and ensure all relevant information is added. 
• Compile and disseminate language & best practices information for new processes.

David Zwirner is seeking a Marketing Intern to support the team at Platform, the standalone e-commerce company for contemporary art launched in 2021 by David Zwirner gallery. This creative and curious individual will support the team on all marketing programs, with a focus on social media, PR, and email marketing.

As part of a small but dynamic team, this role will be tasked with important elements of executing our marketing plans. An eagerness to contribute ideas, learn new tools and tactics, and analyze marketing performance will be critical. An interest in art is important, but extensive knowledge of the art world is not required. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the Marketing Manager to execute social media strategy, including audience building/engagement, content development & posting for Instagram, Pinterest & Facebook.
• Help organize our cross-channel content calendar and track content/ad placements. 
• Help manage the creative brief process and timely execution/delivery of necessary marketing assets, including for social media, email marketing and digital advertising.
• Conduct research into potential partners and competitors, including monitoring our social following for notable people, brands and potential customers.
• Work with our PR team on any press requests, mailers, information collection, etc.

Qualifications: 

• The ideal candidate is someone who is results-driven, highly organized, and detail-oriented but can also be creative, and who is excited to forge an unprecedented path in the art industry’s digital landscape. 

This internship runs from end of May - beginning of August. Position hours are Monday–Friday, 9am to 6pm EST, worked remotely until further notice. Candidate will occasionally need to work additional hours. Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $15/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) references.

David Zwirner & Platform are Equal Opportunity Employers. The Gallery & Company are firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. They make decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. 

The intern will have a stake in the main areas that all Research & Exhibitions team members do. Qualified candidates for this position should have strong interest in research, writing and editing skills, as well as curatorial interests. Some knowledge of twentieth-century and contemporary art is required.

Primary responsibilities include: 

• Inventory/factsheets 
  • Library and sometimes archival research for artwork cataloguing and provenance
    documentation.
  • Compiling lists of comparable works as related to the gallery’s inventory.

• Exhibitions 
  • Assist relevant team member with research-intensive exhibition projects
    (depending on exhibition schedule/what phase upcoming shows are in).
• Objects research 
  • Objects research will also be a primary area of focus for the internship. Working with the Objects Researcher, interns will be asked to conduct independent research and review catalogs and online resources for ownership information, and subsequently help log information collected and manually compile data sets using Google programs, and provide a summary and analysis of their findings to the Objects Researcher.
• Documentation of gallery artists and estates 
  • Help Research and Archives Coordinator gather checklists for external
    exhibitions featuring gallery artists.
• DZ Library maintenance 
  • Help Research and Archives Coordinator with with tasks including inbooking new
    books, shelving, scanning, and pulling books for viewings.

This internship runs from end of May - beginning of August. Position hours are Flexible, 2-4 days/week. Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $15/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) 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.

• Help manage [email protected] email account.
• Conduct initial communication with new third party requestors.
• Forward accordingly to other departments and to Rights Assistant once necessary information is received.
• Assist with the acquiring of rights and high resolution images for gallery’s online initiatives.
• Help conduct image research pertaining to reference images for OVRs, Exceptional Works, and Explore pages.
• Ensure timely payment of regular vendors (Artists Rights Society, Art Resource, Getty, Bridgeman etc.).
• Help the Rights Assistant and Photo Archivist monitor the cross-departmental third party exhibition tracking system.
• Follow up regularly with Artist Managers & Artist Liaisons to ensure we receive installs and archival material from third party exhibitions.
• Assist with backlog of publications received by Rights team, coordinate delivery of publications to artists and estates.
• Organize all received publications and other published materials.
• Connect with DZ’s office, Artist Managers & Artist Liaisons on the priority publications and where to send them.
• Assist the Rights team with re-developing and updating the gallery’s Rights tracking system to help organize all requests received by the gallery. 
• General support to Rights team. 

This internship runs from end of May - beginning of August. Position hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, ideally 3 days/week. Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $15/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) 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.

David Zwirner seeks a Video Intern to help with the creation of documentation and digital content around our global exhibitions and related programming. This role will work closely with the Video team to produce short-form videos for the website, social, and other key digital channels. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work with assistant editors to create assemblies and first cuts of install, inventory, narrative, teasers/trailers, walkthroughs, etc.

• Add English and bilingual subtitles to published videos.

• Participate in pre-production meetings and assist with shoot scheduling and logistics.

• Production assistance during shoots.

• Help with managing video archive system across database, hard drives, and online platforms such as Vimeo and YouTube.

• Liaison with Photo team to gather internal photography for productions, as well as sourcing third-party images for video use.

Requirements:

• Previous videography and video editing experience. Examples of work required.

• Proficient skills with Adobe Premiere Pro and Photoshop are a must; experience with After Effects, Audition, and general understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

• Color correction experience (DaVinci Resolve, etc.) is a plus.

This internship runs from end of May - beginning of August. Position hours are Flexible, 5 days/week. Internship is paid at NYC minimum wage of $15/hour. Candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three (3) 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.