At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary market, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.

Who will work well with us

• The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn. Previous experience and a background within the commercial art world is not required.

• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.

About the Opportunity

Seeking an experienced and dedicated Executive Assistant to join our growing Digital Product department. Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, the position will also provide support for the digital department as a whole for administrative needs as well as project related tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience and/or a strong subject matter interest in both the contemporary art and technology fields.

The position will involve contact with a variety of teams at the gallery and therefore excellent interpersonal skills are required, as well as the ability to balance key conversations in a thoughtful and nuanced way. This role provides the opportunity to be part of a quickly growing and innovative team that works closely across global gallery teams and drives ideations forward. A successful candidate should have a proactive mindset, global outlook, and be a polished communicator with fine tuned research, organizational, and problem solving skills.

What you’ll do

Be the Chief Digital Officers right hand by attending key meetings, taking notes, being an active participant and knowledgeable resource, while ensuring executive preparation and effectiveness.

• Managing CDOs correspondence and schedule with an analytical mindset around time management.

• Effectively communicate and coordinate with internal cross-functional teams.

• Foster team culture through planning and executing on team building events and outreach.

• Plan travel and manage expense reports.

• Providing administrative support to the digital department:

  • coordinating/scheduling meetings and events

  • managing and processing receipts/expenses

  • procuring materials needed by department staff

  • collaborating with other gallery departmental assistants

• Assisting the digital team in coordinating the rollout of new digital tools / functionality / processes, along with related user training.

• Updating content on various digital platforms, including the department wiki.

What we would like you to have

• The ideal candidate will have a BA degree or equivalent (design/art/technology focus preferred).

• At least two years related experience or the equivalent.

• Superior writing and communication skills.

• Positive energy, willingness to learn and a proactive “can do” attitude.

• Thorough and detail oriented with the ability to pivot quickly.

• Strong knowledge of contemporary art and an acumen for technology.

• Proficiency with the G Suite toolset - Gmail, Docs, Drive, Calendar.

• Experience working with one or more project / team collaboration tools ideally Notion, Jira, and Slack.

What you will love about David Zwirner

• David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery’s long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Platform, Utopia Editions, Consignments, Program.

• Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.

• Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner commitment to Galleries Commit.

• Benefits! Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, New Museum, MoMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

Position hours are Monday-Friday, 10am to 6pm. This role is based out of our Chelsea Offices with option to work from home occasionally. Candidate will occasionally need to work flexible hours. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please.

We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to newyork@davidzwirner.com.

Salary range: $50,000 - $80,000

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.