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:
Business Associate | $65-75k

• The Chief Operating Officer oversees the global operations of the gallery including exhibition programming; real estate legal and insurance matters; strategic expansion and related initiatives and manages staff across all locations. This position will directly support these efforts.

What you'll do:

• Liaises with all gallery departments and locations on a variety of issues including exhibitions special projects expenses and budgets and ensures all documents are in order prior to COO's review
• Reviews and negotiates contracts for gallery transactions, partnerships and other department needs
• Manages gallery-wide insurance policies and renewals, with assistance from COO
• Manages all NY-based leases and leads all lease renewals, with assistance from COO
• Updates COO on status of projects and other relevant issues
• Works closely with David Zwirner's executive office
• Compiles and tracks exhibition budgets and reconciliation
• Provides light administrative support including arranging travel and scheduling both internal and external meetings and meeting preparation
• Additional tasks and projects as requested

What we would like you to have:

• BA in Art History Art Business or similar is a plus
• 3 years of art industry experience preferred
• Candidate must be focused, reliable and have an interest in art business
• Candidate needs to be quick able to multitask and prioritize
• Must be able to work and communicate well with team members at all levels

What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits):

• 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's ongoing commitment to sustainability. 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.

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