Galerie XII

Los Angeles, CA

Galerie XII is a fine art gallery located in the mid-Wilshire area specializing in contemporary photography. The gallery was founded in Paris in 2007, the Los Angeles space opened in 2018.

 We are seeking a full-time Gallery Manager to start December 2019 – January 2020.

This is a full-time Tuesday-Saturday position with some schedule flexibility necessary for special events, openings and fairs. The position requires marketing and curatorial skills and an ability to coordinate multiple over-lapping projects independently with attention to detail and time management.

 The Gallery owner spends several months each year at the Paris Gallery so the candidate must be self-motivated and feel comfortable working without a permanent physical supervision.

The main roles of the position include: 

-       Exhibition preparation, coordination and sales (5-6 shows/year)

-       Art Fair preparation, coordination and sales (2-3 fairs/year)

-       Promotion and sale of the works in exhibition with walk-in public and collector appointments

-       Widening the collectors base, connecting with curators, reaching out to Art advisors

-       Artist discussion and follow-up

-       Working on Press Releases, catalogs, e-newsletters (Mailchimp), marketing materials and website and social media

-       Management of the Inventory and Contacts Database

-       Assist at openings and special events

-       Oversee exhibition calendar and installation

-       Light art handling and storage tasks

Requirements:

-       BA 4 Year Degree in relevant field (Art History, Art, Photography, etc.)

-       3+ years of gallery experience in exhibition and sales focused roles

-       Experience with database management, fine art sales, art fairs

-       Knowledge of the Los Angeles area market and significant collectors and institutions

-       Knowledge of the history of photography and its place in contemporary art

-       Experience with newsletter marketing, PR initiatives, and social media

-       Strong interest in a gallery career and the desire to grow with the gallery

-       Extremely organized, autonomous and personable demeanor.

-       French Speaking a plus but not required.

Timing/Duration: Ideally the position should start working early January 2020 at the latest with a minimum commitment of two years.

Hours: Full-time, Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am – 6:00pm.

Please email a Resume and Cover Letter w/ professional references and starting date availability to [email protected].

Salary commensurate with experience.