Gallery Intern

Gallery FUMI is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, dedicated Gallery Intern. The candidate will act as a key support across all areas of the business. This is a junior part-time position and would suit an individual looking to develop their skills in the contemporary design scene.

The selected candidate will have had an education and experience in contemporary art/design. The ideal candidate has a keen interest in developing skills across all gallery departments.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV, alongside a brief cover letter (no more than 1 A4 page).

Role: Gallery Intern

Location: Mayfair, London

Hours: Monday & Wednesday 10AM – 6:30PM, Saturday 11AM – 6PM

Salary: DOE

Job Requirements

• Enthusiastic and passionate about contemporary design
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in Adobe: InDesign and Photoshop
• Preferred experience of working with ArtLogic or similar gallery database platform
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent collaborator
• Ability to take direction and work hard
• Based in London with the right to work in the UK
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Responsibilities:

• Sales: updating Artlogic and Mailchimp databases; supporting sales with enquiries, client liaison and taking payments over the phone.
• Exhibitions, events and art fairs: install and deinstall support.
• Marketing: assist with press enquiries and social media; proofread newsletters and catalogues; sharing catalogues, images and press packs through Dropbox.
• Gallery maintenance: upkeep of stationary supplies; ensuring gallery space and displayed works are always tidy and clean; removal of waste daily; ensuring gallery kitchen and bathroom stock is updated, running gallery errands.
• Administration: managing the info@ inbox and forwarding mail to relevant departments; acting as occasional PA to gallery directors.
• FOH: greeting visitors; providing work and artist information to visitors in person and over the phone; answering the gallery phone.
• Logistics: support with organisation, tracking and shipment of artist samples; prepare Certificates of Authenticity and Care Manuals for clients; condition check and take measurements of new works.

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