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 markets, 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.

About the Opportunity 

Freelance Designer | $60-90/hour

David Zwirner is seeking a seasonal, part-time, freelance graphic designer to join the design team as an integral member, creating innovative and compelling work across print, digital, motion, and spatial media. The role is a critical part of our in-house Marketing Team — a team responsible for the visual and design direction of the gallery's many brand touchpoints, including our digital communications, exhibitions, and galleries.             

The graphic designer works independently under the supervision of the design director and collaborates with other designers and the project manager to create collateral for exhibitions and other gallery initiatives. This freelance opportunity is part of the design team within the marketing department, which produces all graphics for exhibitions and other marketing initiatives, including events for all galleries globally and David Zwirner Books. The graphic designer will be responsible for executing templates, ensuring the correct application of the visual identity, facilitating typesetting, file preparation and prepress, visual research, concept development, and execution of various marketing initiatives. 

Candidates must be diligent, extremely organized, and possess excellent time management and communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be able to provide part-time seasonal support on a long-term basis, establishing a relationship with the Design team and developing an understanding of their goals and objectives.

What you’ll do: 

• Manage, contribute, and complete projects autonomously and independently.
• Ideate and propose new concepts as needed; Conduct visual research and concept development generally.
• Provides all necessary creative support to senior designers, the project manager, and the creative director in all stages of the design process.
• Creates compelling and strategic design solutions for brand and communications across all gallery touchpoints.
• Maintain and produce assets for marketing and exhibitions — including motion graphics, digital advertising, digital exhibition assets, printed exhibition collateral, exhibition labels, vinyl, and wayfinding.
• Maintains and executes graphic templates faithful to the design program, global gallery needs, and guidelines.
• Facilitates typesetting, text changes, production of digital assets for multiple platforms, and print-ready files / prepress.
• Contribute sketches, ideas, and support to the studio, and complete other related duties as needed.
• Ad hoc projects as needed.

What we would like you to have: 

• BA, BFA in Design or equivalent experience required (MFA preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience working in the expanded field of graphic design, gallery or 'Art world' experience preferred.
• Strong typographic skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, to take direction, to receive feedback, and to execute accordingly.
• Can maintain fast turnaround and high volume of projects reliably for global gallery needs.
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Takes initiative and is self-motivated.
• Solid understanding of digital mechanical specifications, email and advertising material specs, color profiles, and CMYK and RGB color workflows.
• Knowledge of offset and digital print production.
• Curious and passionate about design, with a keen awareness of the evolving landscape of available tools, technologies, resources, and trends.
• Excellent skills in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and ability to animate motion graphics), Slack, and G Suite.

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, Utopia Editions, and Consignments.
• Fundraising initiatives, including David Zwirner's commitment to Galleries Commit.

Please submit a resume and work sample/portfolio, and be prepared to provide three (3) professional references upon request.

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 recruiting@davidzwirner.com. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.

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 | $50k annual salary, paid hourly; overtime eligible. Plus eligibility for discretionary semi-annual bonuses.

• David Zwirner seeks an organized and experienced Gallery Assistant for immediate hire. This position reports to the Gallery Associate Director. 
• Qualified candidates should be highly personable, motivated, and responsible, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate will be the first point of contact for clients and visitors and must be able to adequately answer questions about gallery artists and exhibitions, and properly direct sales and press inquiries. 
• This position requires discretion, poise under pressure, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• The position’s hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM; Candidate will occasionally need to work additional hours.

What you’ll do:

• Greeting visitors with professionalism and warmth.
• Fielding and directing incoming phone calls.
• Preparing and updating price lists for exhibitions and viewings.
• Managing various gallery and staff calendars.
• Managing the shipping and receiving of gallery mail and packages.
• Maintaining general office and kitchen supply inventories.
• Managing retail book inventory and gallery archive library. 
• Maintaining the pristine appearance of the front desk area and the built-in book displays, while keeping exhibition materials stocked and orderly.
• Ordering gifts for artists and clients. 
• Coordinating lunches for the gallery team and visiting staff.
• Assisting with events research, invitations, planning, and execution.
• Assisting the Sales Team with contact database maintenance, exhibition preparation, research, and additional projects as needed.

What we would like you to have:

• Demonstrated familiarity with and interest in contemporary art and the gallery’s program.
• A detail-oriented, take-ownership approach, self-organization, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with data entry.
• The ability to work well within a team.
• Previous experience at a contemporary art gallery is beneficial, although 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's ongoing commitment to sustainability. 
• Benefits! Corporate memberships, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

Please submit a resume and cover letter, and be prepared to provide three (3) professional references upon request.

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 recruiting@davidzwirner.com. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.

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 markets, 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.
• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply. 

About the Opportunity 

Design Intern

David Zwirner is seeking a Design Intern to work closely with the design team’s Senior Designer, Design Project Manager, and the Design Director. The intern will assist with all things related to David Zwirner’s design including but not limited to: exhibition invitations, ads, social assets, and the production of bespoke projects. 

Qualified candidates for this position should be self motivated, organized, detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and have an interest in art and design as it applies to a commercial gallery.

What you’ll do: 

   Day to day requests from the marketing, digital marketing, content, events and social teams:

• Bespoke designs for online and print applications. Templated digital and print ads, social assets, invitations, and newsletters. This will require adapting existing design systems to various formats

   You will learn and improve on the following:

• Development of design directions
• Visual research
• Asset organization
• Working with type, grids, layout, and sequence
• Prepping/exporting assets for print/online

What we would like you to have:

• Basic working knowledge of Figma, Indesign, Photoshop and After Effects.
• A strong interest in the contemporary art world.
• A proactive mindset—comfortable seeking out tasks, asking questions, and taking ownership of work.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

The Summer internship runs from June through mid-August. Hours are 10AM – 6PM, 5 days a week. To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of approximately 3 months for this role. All interns are paid NYC minimum wage of $17/hour. All candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided.

Please submit a CV and portfolio / work sample.

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 recruiting@davidzwirner.com. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.

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.
• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply. 

About the Opportunity

Sales Assistant to Partner | $60k paid hourly, overtime eligible

• Support the Partner in all sales-related tasks, including sending offers and liaising with and following up with clients.
• Coordinate all sales administration, including liaising with the accounting team to create invoice paperwork. 
• Manage and maintain day-to-day calendar, travel, and itineraries.
• Responsible for organizing the Partner's inbox, and staying on top of all communication requests. 
• Work closely with artists; manage inventory, internal exhibitions, and administrative tasks.

What you’ll do:

• Work closely with the Partner and additional sales assistant on all relevant tasks.
• Provide administrative support to the partner, while strategically managing their time and travel.
• Liaise frequently with multiple departments within the gallery including but not limited to: Registration, Research, Client Development, Digital, Marketing.
• Manage all Post-Sale services for clients including sending invoices, tracking payments, and general follow up.
• Support the Partner and other team members with sales strategy. 
• Assist in drafting and monitoring any correspondences on behalf of the Partner.

What we would like you to have:

• 2-3 years in an assistant or administrative support role at a gallery.
• Experience supporting senior leadership with calendar management and travel itinerary. 
• Detail oriented with experience in managing upwards.
• Strong Multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize and anticipate needs. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross departmentally. 
• Passion for and knowledge of contemporary art.

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, Utopia Editions, and Consignments.
• 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's commitment to Galleries Commit.
• Benefits! Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, and family medical, dental, and vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

Please submit a resume and cover letter, and be prepared to provide three (3) professional references upon request.

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 recruiting@davidzwirner.com. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.