Artwork Coordinator & Handler
We're seeking an Artwork Coordinator & Handler to manage the physical handling, logistics, and coordination of artwork across our gallery, warehouse, and exhibition operations. This role combines hands-on art handling with systems-based coordination, requiring someone equally comfortable inspecting and packing a delicate work and maintaining accurate inventory across digital platforms. The ideal candidate brings a genuine knowledge of and passion for contemporary art alongside strong operational discipline and attention to detail and desire to learn and grow.
- Handle, pack, unpack, install, and transport artwork with the utmost care, following professional art handling best practices
- Color correcting and photo editing
- Perform quality control and condition checks on incoming and outgoing artwork, documenting any issues and flagging discrepancies
- Keep the inventory management system synchronized with the Shopify website, ensuring product availability, statuses, and details are consistent across platforms
- Coordinate on launch planning with artists
- Communicate professionally with external vendors, including framers, shippers, fabricators, and freight partners
- Assist with the setup, installation, and breakdown of exhibitions and pop-ups
- Provide on-site support during exhibitions and exhibition events/parties
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe handling and storage environment
- Demonstrated professional art handling experience
- Strong knowledge of artwork, materials, and proper handling and care standards
- Experience performing quality control and condition reporting
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Calendar)
- Proficiency with Photoshop and Photo Editing
- Experience with Shopify and Asana (or comparable e-commerce and project management platforms)
- Experience with inventory management systems and maintaining data accuracy across platforms
- Warehouse or logistics experience
- Excellent communication skills, particularly in coordinating with external vendors and cross-functional teams
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Past curatorial experience
- Familiarity with AI project management and analytics processes and/or desire to learn
- Familiarity with contemporary art (open to candidates building their knowledge in this area)
- Available to travel a few times per year
- Available to assist with exhibitions and exhibition events, which may include evening or weekend hours
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Industries
Artists and Writers
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