Assistant to Director of Prints & Editions
$60,000–$60,000 year
On-siteNew York, United States
Job Summary
Prepare consignments and print publishing contract agreements for artists, printers, co-publishers, and private clients. Act as primary liaison between Prints & Editions and Sales teams while maintaining and tracking individual project budgets. Liaise with operations, registration, and warehouse teams to ensure timely framing and delivery of print inventory. Collaborate with gallery staff on inventory and exhibition management, including production, shipping, and photography. Support the Director with exhibition research, fielding secondary market requests, and managing pre-sale and post-sale processes. Assist with yearly print fair participation and e-commerce post-sale communication. Work Monday through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, with potential overtime during special launches.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience and a background within the commercial art world
- BA (Art History, Administration, Studio Arts)
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a similar position in the field of contemporary art
- Focused, reliable, and exacting attention to detail
- Must be able to work with team members at all levels
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-departmentally
- Must be extremely detail-oriented and able to work on multiple projects at once
- Position hours are Monday - Friday, 10 am to 6 pm
- The candidate may need to work additional hours during special launches and art world moments
Desired Qualifications
- passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn
- Familiarity with various mediums of artwork
- working knowledge of conservation techniques
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