Description
ATLAS Gallery seeks a motivated Gallery Assistant to support sales, operations, and digital outreach. The role spans front-of-house, sales and registrar tasks. Multifaceted role suited to someone who is organised, confident with technology, passionate about photography.
Interviews will be conducted as we receive applications so you are strongly encouraged to apply before the deadline.
Saturday work is required on a rotational basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Front of House & Client Interaction:
Welcome visitors, handle enquiries, support sales efforts, and represent the gallery in a professional and friendly manner.
- Sales Support & Administration:
Assist in preparing client offers and presentations, managing invoices and sales records, and coordinating post-sale logistics including shipping, customs, taxes, and insurance.
- Registrar Duties & Inventory Management:
Oversee cataloguing, condition reporting, and tracking of artworks using Artlogic. Assist with installations, packing, and international shipments.
- Digital & Web Management:
- Update and maintain the gallery website and e-commerce platform.
- Optimise content for SEO to improve search visibility.
- Upload and manage artworks on third-party platforms such as Artsy and Artnet.
- Social Media & Marketing:
- Coordinate and schedule posts across Instagram and other channels.
- Create promotional materials and digital assets using InDesign and Photoshop.
- Exhibitions & Events:
- Provide support during openings, events, and art fairs, including some evening and weekend hours.
Requirements
Essential:
- 1+ years experience in a gallery, museum, auction house, or similar art organisation.
- Strong knowledge of photography, particularly photographic prints and editions.
- Experience with:
- Artlogic (or similar inventory software)
- Photoshop and InDesign
- Website management and e-commerce platforms
- Professional and friendly demeanour, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a small team and take initiative.
- Flexibility to work weekends and evenings during exhibitions and events.
- Knowledge of shipping, exhibition logistics and registrar duties.
Desirable:
- Sales experience or direct involvement in client development.
- Knowledge of an additional language is highly desirable (e.g. French, German, Mandarin, etc.).