We believe diversity of thought and experience creates the most brilliant communities to serve our organisation, and that is why Hauser & Wirth is an equal opportunities employer.
Hauser & Wirth is one of the world’s leading commercial galleries for Modern and Contemporary art with locations across the UK, USA, Europe and Asia. Based in London, we are looking for a collaborative and detail-led Associate Registrar to join our team of four. The role will primarily support the Senior Registrar on client sales but will encompass a full range of registrar duties. The ideal candidate will be a practical and flexible self-starter who enjoys working in a fast and dynamic environment.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Support the Senior Registrar with client shipments, organise deliveries to clients as requested
• Responsible for shipments, customs clearance and tax issues
• Coordinate the movement of artworks to and from H&W Swiss galleries in collaboration
with London and Swiss teams as required, including supervising loading and unloading
• Support the Senior registrar with secondary consignment artworks and auction
purchases as directed
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of artworks, condition report as required and
update database and SharePoint. Resolve any condition issues with relevant director or
Artist Liaison
• Manage data entry on internal Database and administration pertaining to all
shipping/logistical activities
• Support the designated lead Registrar on International art fairs as required
• Support the Head Registrar with showrooms as required, organising movement to and
from commercial storage to the gallery
• Prepare projects in the UK as required for other H&W locations, including condition
reports, documentation & photography
• Organise deliveries to and from Framers and Photographers as required
Required knowledge, skills and qualifications:
• At least two years’ experience as a Registrar or similar role with a commercial gallery or fine art shipper
• Must have detailed knowledge of UK customs and tax regulations
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
Position hours are Monday – Friday, 9 am – 6 pm. The successful candidate may occasionally need to work additional hours.
Applications
Please submit your resume and cover letter including references by email only to: [email protected]
