Perrotin Store New York at Perrotin Gallery seeks a motivated, enthusiastic, and organized assistant with strong multi-tasking skills. Successful candidates take pride in their high quality of work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
· Organizing and installing books, prints, and art objects (with the ability to lift book cartons and small crates regularly)
· Maintaining a meticulous visual presentation of the physical store and storage spaces with common-sense solutions
· Providing excellent customer service with accurate and prompt follow-through via email and phone
· Packaging and preparing shipments of delicate art and merchandise to clients worldwide
· Expeditious troubleshooting for problems with creative and economical solutions
· Maintaining physical inventory counts across several digital platforms
· Liaising gracefully and proactively with gallery staff in-house and globally to support artists’ projects, client sales, product launches, and inter-gallery shipments
· Regular follow-up with vendors and commercial shipping companies
· Assisting department director with special projects in addition to standard responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
· A genuine interest in contemporary art and art editions
· Previous experience in a front-facing role with periods of high-volume
· Respect of hierarchy structures within a team environment
· Adept interpersonal communication with strong command of English (written and spoken)
· Mastery of Google Workspace tools
· Proficiency in Adobe Suite (specifically InDesign and Photoshop)
· Previous experience with commercial shipping (imports and exports)
· Ideal candidates have experience with the Shopify platform
· Ideal candidates have a studio-art background
SALARY:
Salary commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS:
— Medical, dental, and vision insurance (70% of the premium covered)
— 2 weeks paid vacation annually (pro-rated first year, based on start date)
— 5 paid sick days annually (pro-rated first year, based on start date)
— Paid holidays
— 401K plan after 1 year of employment
— Pre-tax commuter plan
This is a full-time position. Standard work schedule is Tuesday – Saturday, 10AM – 6PM with occasional shifts to Monday – Friday dependent on the gallery’s exhibition schedule.
Please email a single-page resume with a single-page cover letter using the subject line “Perrotin Store Assistant” to: [email protected]. We will contact qualified applicants directly. Please do not submit multiple times or call.