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 markets, 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.
- We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.
About the Opportunity
Sales Intern
David Zwirner is seeking a motivated and personable Sales Intern to support the Sales Team in New York. This position offers an excellent opportunity for candidates to gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of a leading contemporary art gallery. Ideal candidates will be organized, reliable, and eager to contribute to a dynamic environment.
What you’ll do:
- Provide administrative and project support to the Front Desk and larger Sales Team.
- Assist with exhibition-related tasks, including:
- Support gallery openings and events.
- Act as a gallery attendant, ensuring the security and presentation of artwork.
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource for the public, answering questions about current exhibitions and the gallery's programming.
- Support the shipping, receiving, and distribution of mail and packages for the Tribeca location.
- Prepare materials for client viewings and assist with client book mailings as requested.
- Maintain and update internal resource documents.
- Routinely restock supplies, including staff kitchens.
- Ensure the pristine appearance of workstations.
What we would like you to have:
- Highly personable, focused, and hardworking nature.
- A detail-oriented eye for the aesthetic needs of an efficient, organized, elevated office space.
- Ability to exercise diligence, be extremely organized, and possess a strong sense of time management.
- A positive, helpful, team player attitude.
- A strong interest in the rapidly evolving marketing landscape of the art world.
This internship runs from September 8th - December 18th, 2026. This position is Tuesday-Saturday 10AM – 6PM with additional hours for occasional evening events, and switches to part time (3.5 days a week or less) from December 8th to the 18th. To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of 3 months. All interns are paid NYC minimum wage of $17/hour. All candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided.
Please submit a resume and cover letter.
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.
If you need assistance in applying to a role, you may reach out to [email protected]. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.
Skills Required
- Must be resident of NY, NJ, or CT.
- Availability Tuesday–Saturday 10AM–6PM with additional evening event hours; part-time schedule Dec 8–18; three-month commitment (Sept 8–Dec 18, 2026).
- Highly personable, focused, and hardworking.
- Detail-oriented with an eye for aesthetic and organized office presentation.
- Extremely organized with strong time management skills.
- Positive, helpful, team-player attitude.
- Strong interest in the art world and its marketing landscape.
- Ability to act as gallery attendant ensuring security and presentation of artwork.
- Ability to provide administrative and project support to Front Desk and Sales Team.
- Ability to support shipping, receiving, and distribution of mail and packages.
- Prepare materials for client viewings and assist with client book mailings as requested.
- Maintain and update internal resource documents; restock supplies and ensure pristine workstations.
- Submit a resume and cover letter.
What We Do
David Zwirner is a leading contemporary art gallery with locations in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Hong Kong. Representing over seventy artists and estates, the gallery is known for presenting innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a wide range of media and genres. It actively operates in both the primary and secondary markets and produces cultural content, including books and podcasts.








