Associate Art Gallery Director

Associate Gallery Director - Houston, TX

Requirements

• MUST HAVE AT LEAST THREE YEARS EXPERIENCE IN FINE ART SALES AND FINE ART ADVISING
• Ability to work one day a weekend
• Ability to work evenings as needed (gallery appointments and exhibition openings)
• Demonstrated knowledge of fine art, emerging market trends, and collection management practices, with the ability to advise clients on acquisitions, collection development, and long-term stewardship of artworks.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Art inventory management systems (ArtCloud) and sales platforms (Artsy)
• Excellent English Skills, both written and spoken
• Must have Adobe Photoshop experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Preferred degree in Business, Fine Art Administration, Art History, or related field

Roles and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with collectors, interior designers, art advisors, and gallery clients.
• Interface with gallery visitors, generate walk-in sales and respond to in-person and online sales inquiries
• Collaborate with gallery leadership on sales strategy, business development and special projects
• Obtain a deep understanding of represented artists and their practices to be able to respond to visitor queries in a high quality and thoughtful manner
• Participate in artwork installations in residential and commercial settings
• Coordinate with Operations Coordinator regarding shipping, receiving and maintaining artwork database integrity
• Assist with planning and execution of exhibitions, opening receptions, VIP events and artist programming
• Assist with gallery print and digital marketing efforts as needed
• Routinely maintain the gallery space and reliably keep the gallery open during business hours

Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience and education
• commission
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Contact

• Please send resumes and job applications to kara@laurarathe.com and laura@laurarathe.com
• Please no calls, walk-ins or emails regarding your application.
• If there is interest in your application, a member of our staff will contact you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• TUESDAY-SATURDAY 10-6 PM or SUNDAY-THURSDAY 10-6 PM, to be determined
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Art Advising: 3-5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person (Houston, TX)