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Gallery Executive / Gallery Assistant
Gallery Executive / Gallery Assistant
Karin Weber Gallery
Post Date: 25 Jan 2025

JOB OVERVIEW

One of Hong Kong’s most established contemporary art galleries, Karin Weber Gallery (KWG)
has recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. We represent emerging and mid-career artists
from East and South-East Asia (HK, China, Japan and Myanmar) plus Europe (mainly UK and
Germany) and are proud to serve a diverse range of clients (private, corporate and
institutional) around the world.
As we continue to grow our business, there is an opportunity for an energetic junior team
player to join our small international team, supporting our gallery operations while learning
about our business and industry.

Responsibilities:
• Assist gallery team (HK/UK based) in the production and promotion of gallery
exhibitions and art fair presentations
• Manage the design and publication of exhibition catalogues, Mailchimp
database, website, online (Artsy) and social media platforms (Instagram,
Facebook)
• English/ Chinese translation of written material such as catalogue texts or press
releases
• Handle artwork shipping and logistics, both local and international
• Daily maintenance of the gallery, keeping premises welcoming and visitor ready
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:
• Must possess passion to develop career in the art industry
• University degree holders preferably in an art or culture related discipline
• Cheerful, confident, well-organized, self-motivated and detail-orientated
• Happy to liaise with a broad range of people; outgoing with strong people skills
• Excellent in written and spoken English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator essential
• Fresh graduate and up to one year relevant work experience for Gallery Assistant;
1-2 years relevant experience for Gallery Executive
• Immediate availability is preferred
• HKID essential

Working Hours:
• Tuesday – Saturday 11:00am – 7:00 pm
• Assisting at evening opening receptions app. 1x/ month
• May be required to work on Monday/Sunday to support art fair presentations and
special events
Interested candidates please email cover letter and detailed resume
to [email protected] with subject ‘Application for Gallery Executive/ Gallery
Assistant’ as applicable. Please state expected salary.

JOB DETAILS

Location
Hong Kong, China

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