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Bookstore Assistant
Bookstore Assistant
Perrotin
Post Date: 18 May 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

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.

JOB DETAILS

Location
New York , USA

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