Fair Management Assistant, Gallery for Contemporary Art

Our client, an established gallery for contemporary art is looking for a candidate to support Fair Management. The job holder will implement ideas and concepts of the gallery owners and liaise with various teams at the gallery. A hands-on attitude and structured way of working will ensure a smooth process.

Your work primarily includes the following tasks:

• Support the entire process from planning, preparation, implementation to follow-up of the art fair activities with the Fair Manager
• Draft and manage applications and registrations art fairs and the online viewing rooms
• Deadline management, as well as coordination of all necessary internal processes
• Contact person for all art fairs and support the coordination of information in the gallery and with external partners
• Attend all art fairs and oversee the art handling team

You have the following qualifications:

• Previous experience in organising art fairs
• Very good project management skills
• Available to travel frequently
• Ability to work independently and also appreciate working in a professional team
• Solid IT knowledge (MAC applications and databases / Artlogic)
• Business fluent in German and English, further language skills would be an advantage