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 seeks a highly motivated Sales Intern to join our Internship Program at our London gallery.
Qualified candidates should be highly personable, organized, motivated, and responsible, with an interest in gaining experience in the daily operations of a contemporary art gallery.
What you’ll do:
- Provide general administrative support for the Sales team with mailings, image printouts, research and database maintenance.
- Work with the Front Desk and Sales teams to maintain viewing rooms, factsheets, and relevant catalogs.
- Maintain appearances for all gallery viewing rooms and office areas, while keeping exhibition materials stocked and orderly.
- Maintain office supply closets and accurate general supply inventories.
- Assist with upcoming openings and events, as well as general support during exhibitions.
- Work on research projects as required by the Sales team.
This internship is scheduled to commence the week of Monday, August 17th. To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of 3 months. Our gallery hours are 10AM – 6PM, Tuesdays through Saturdays, with additional hours for occasional events and openings.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins, please. Availability for an immediate start and eligibility to work in the UK is essential.
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.
Skills Required
- Personable, organized, motivated, and responsible
- Interest in the arts or larger creative arena / eagerness to learn
- Availability for immediate start
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Commitment to a 3-month internship (starting week of Aug 17)
- Availability to work gallery hours (Tues–Sat 10AM–6PM) and additional event/opening hours
- Ability to perform administrative tasks: mailings, image printouts, research, database maintenance
- Assist with events, openings, and exhibition support as needed
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.
