New York, NY
Art Technician
Gagosien seeks a full-time Art Technician to join its Upper East Side team.
This is an opportunity for a motivated and experienced Art Technician to contribute to a dynamic team. Working in concert with registrars, exhibitions team, directors, and sales staff, the focus of this role is the safe handling, installation, and packing of artwork throughout the exhibition, viewing, and storage spaces at the gallery. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritize amid a high level of volume and complexity is essential.
Substantial lifting and carrying of heavy items required, as well as the use of ladders, power tools, hand tools, and material handling equipment. Offsite work and occasional travel may be required. Some overtime (paid) will be required. A positive, proactive attitude, sound judgment, and strong sense of discretion are vital.
Experience in building trades, fabrication, conservation, or other technical proficiency is a plus.
Duties include but are not limited to:
– Safe and appropriate handling of artworks of various media
– Preparation and upkeep of gallery spaces for exhibitions, viewings and photography
– Maintenance of well organized art storage areas, workstations, tools, supplies
– Lighting of artworks and exhibition spaces
– Work with third party vendors including transportation companies, conservators, couriers, etc.
– Produce and update condition reports
– Coordination internally and with other departments and locations
– Facilitate accurate record keeping
– Supervision and direction of part time/freelance staff
– Timely completion of all assigned tasks to a high standard
Qualifications for the role
– BA or BFA, 3+ years of proven work experience at an art gallery, museum, artist studio or within the logistics industry
– Extensive experience safely handling and packing artworks in a range of media
– Excellent verbal and written communications skills
– Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
– Familiarity with database software
– Professional demeanor
– Ability to lift 50+ lbs
– Ability to work safely on ladders
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular/Non-Exempt/Salaried position with overtime. The position schedule is Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30am–6pm, with additional hours as needed. Some travel may be required.
Reports to Senior Manager Art Technician
Compensation
$55,000–$65,000 annually.
Application Instructions
Please email a resume and cover letter to careers@gagosian.com with “Art Technician” in the subject line. Walk-ins or phone inquiries will not be accepted for this position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, committed to ensuring that all current and prospective employees are afforded equal opportunities.
Employee health and safety is of the utmost importance and as such Gagosien is committed to adhering to New York State Department of Health COVID safety Guidelines.