Art Handler/ Preparator, Contemporary Gallery

A contemporary gallery is seeking a professional and experienced full-time Art Handler/ Preparator to join their Tokyo team. They are looking for an individual who is punctual, reliable, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment. This role will focus on providing art handling, installation, and transportation support as part of their Art Resources team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Ensure safe and proper handling, installation and packing of all artworks
• With on-site team, assist with ensuring timely response to all dealer office requests
• Ability to confidently assess artwork packing and make suggestions for packing improvements to improve artwork safety
• Assist with organization, physical housing and tracking of inventory
• Assist with preparing space for client viewings including all prepping, painting, patching, lighting and artwork installation
• Assist with receiving and releasing artworks and loading/off-loading trucks
• Assist with capturing artwork packing information and ensure upload to inventory system
• Liaise with Registrar team to coordinate artwork condition inspections, conservation, framing, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring:

• Solid experience working for a gallery, auction house, artist or museum
• BA in Art History or related field preferred
• Familiarity with art transportation required
• Knowledge of best practices and materials for handling, installing and packing artwork
• Must have a diverse understanding of different mediums and materials and experience installing a wide range of artworks; experience with large sculpture, media-based artworks, etc. a plus
• A proactive, positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a team is essential
• Ability to clearly communicate with supervisors and fellow preparators is required
• Must have basic computer skills along with familiarity of database programs/software, Outlook