Art & Design Gallery Associate

1103B E. 52nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205 | sheaferking.com | employment@sheaferking.com

Sheafer King Modern is an Indianapolis gallery and auction house specializing in 20th-century modern art, mid-century design, and objects with something worth saying about them. Our work includes gallery sales, auctions, consignments, cataloging, photography, framing, restoration, shipping, and the daily physical work of running a serious small gallery.

Employment type: Full-time or part-time

Schedule: Full-time employees work five days per week. Friday and Saturday are required from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the employee may select the other three regular workdays. On those other workdays, employees may generally choose either 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Part-time employees must work Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; additional hours are flexible.

Compensation: Starting pay is $15–$16 per hour, based on directly relevant experience. Performance and compensation will be reviewed after 90 days. Employees who demonstrate specialized skills and take on expanded responsibilities may advance to as much as $18 per hour.

Benefits: Paid time off is available to full-time employees; details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Start date: Flexible, from as early as mid-November through January.

Sheafer King Modern is seeking a capable, adaptable Gallery Associate who is comfortable moving among different kinds of work from day to day. This is a practical position in a small gallery and auction house: one day may involve assisting a client or preparing social-media material; another may involve packing an artwork, hanging a gallery wall, or helping prepare an auction.

The strongest candidate will be dependable, interested in art and design, comfortable with customers, and willing to learn. We do not expect one person to arrive with every skill listed below. The responsibilities assigned will depend partly on the candidate’s experience, strengths, and interests.

• Assist with social media and online marketing.
• Welcome and assist customers in the gallery and provide thoughtful customer service.
• Pack and ship artwork, design objects, and auction purchases.
• Help with daily gallery operations, including setting up displays, hanging artwork, and keeping work areas organized.
• Assist with auction and gallery preparation as needed.

Depending on the candidate’s skills and interests, the position may also include:

• Write accurate, engaging descriptions of art and design objects for online listings and auction catalogs.
• Photograph artwork, furniture, and design objects for online listings and auction catalogs.
• Assist with sales and communication with consignors.
• Learn basic painting repair and restoration techniques; prior restoration experience is not required.
• Mat and frame artwork.
• Make local deliveries and pick up artwork and consignments.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Some college education or equivalent relevant experience.
• Availability to work Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday availability is also required for full-time employees.
• Ability to work responsibly and shift among different priorities in a small-business environment.
• Comfort interacting with customers and coworkers.

• Education or experience in studio art, art history, photography, museums, galleries, auctions, design, or a related field.
• Experience with photography, online listings, social media, customer service, shipping, framing, or hands-on art work.
• A genuine interest in modern art and design.

Email a résumé and a brief letter of interest to employment@sheaferking.com.