Registrar, Contemporary Gallery

Our client, a contemporary gallery in Berlin, is looking for a registrar to join their busy team.

Tasks:

• Database management for artwork records and documentation
• Organisation of shipments, arranging custom papers and insurance
• Overseeing art handling
• Specification of packaging and transport conditions
• Managing and overseeing the safe storage of the works of art
• Creation and filing of status reports and certificates
• Assist clients with smooth transportation solutions and installation of artworks
• Overseeing loans and commissions
• Liaising with museums, collectors and artists
• Coordinating the production of artworks for exhibitions
• Exhibition management
• Planning and overseeing art fairs (applications, logistics, installations, communication)
• Liaise with the management on current activities and budgets (exhibitions, transport, storage, etc.)
• Facility management
• Travel bookings for gallery staff and artists
• General administrative tasks

Requirements:

• Several years experience a registrar and/or in a similar function in an international gallery or institution
• Professional experience in exhibition management and in the handling of works of art
• Previous experience of managing a database system (Artbutler would be an advantage)
• Confident use of the Mac operating system and preferably Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
• Very good communication skills in English and German
• Very good organisational skills and proactive working ethics
• Structured and precise way of working (working with tight deadlines and budgets, multitasking)
• Hands on mentality