Registrar Jobs

Gagosian is currently seeking a full-time Registrar.

Qualified candidates should be detail-orientated and highly organized along with the ability to multi-task high level of volume and complex logistics in a time-sensitive manner. Must be an effective communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Basic duties include but are not limited to

– Manage the safe packing and transport of artwork to and from artists, museums, galleries, clients, and storage facilities

– Maintain and update in-house database and ensure all details are accurate

– Manage all shipping records, condition reports, installation instructions and storage inventories

– Work closely with art handlers and collaborate on viewings, handling of artwork, and keeping an open dialogue on the movement of artworks in and out of the gallery

– Arrange for condition reports, framing and conservation of artworks

– Manage on and offsite viewing requests from staff

– Coordinate packing, transport, condition reports, supervision and insurance for art fairs, exhibitions, and loans

– Coordinate delivery and installation of sold shipments while adhering to state tax laws and ensuring proper shipping documents are received

– Communicate with various departments throughout the gallery worldwide to ensure that proper budgets are provided and met

Qualifications

– Knowledge including but not limited to packing and crating, modes of transport, import and export compliance in the US and globally; strong fine-art supplier contacts a plus

– Knowledge of sales tax, import duty, VAT, and insurance

– Experience managing and overseeing loans to and from Museums and other institutions

– Experience coordinating and reading condition reports and organizing conservation when appropriate

– Strong knowledge of best art handling practices preferred

– Excellent communication skills are required to effectively interact with all levels of the organization

– The ability to handle a high level of volume and complexity with speed

– Detail orientation along with the ability to multitask is a must

– Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel

– Minimum of 3 years’ experience shipping high value art in the auction/fine-art shipper/gallery/museum environment, preferred

– BA or BS required, preferably in an art field or extensive art experience

Benefits And Perks

– Comprehensive benefits suite through Cigna, including a fully subsidized employee only level HSA plan

– A 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match

– Generous paid time off, that increases with tenure

– MetLife pet insurance

– Employee discount on Gagosian products and publications

– Pre-tax flexible spending, dependent care, and commuter benefits

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular/Non-Exempt/Salaried position with overtime. Monday to Friday, onsite, with additional hours as needed.

Compensation

$70,000 - $80,000 annually.

Application Instructions

Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Registrar” in the subject line. Walk-ins or phone inquiries will not be accepted for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, committed to ensuring that all current and prospective employees are afforded equal opportunities.

Employee health and safety is of the utmost importance and as such Gagosian is committed to adhering to New York State Department of Health covid safety guidelines.