Bookstore Assistant

Don’t miss out on the art world’s most entertaining newsletter - every Friday. And career news every Tuesday. Perrotin Store New York at Perrotin Gallery seeks a motivated, enthusiastic, and organized assistant with strong multi-tasking skills. Successful candidates take pride in their high quality of work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Organizing and installing books, prints, and art objects (with the ability to lift book cartons and small crates regularly) Maintaining a meticulous visual presentation of the physical store and storage spaces with common-sense solutions Providing excellent customer service with accurate and prompt follow-through via email and phone Packaging and preparing shipments of delicate art and merchandise to clients worldwide Expeditious troubleshooting for problems with creative and economical solutions Maintaining physical inventory counts across several digital platforms Liaising gracefully and proactively with gallery staff in-house and globally to support artists’ projects, client sales, product launches, and inter-gallery shipments Regular follow-up with vendors and commercial shipping companies Assisting department director with special projects in addition to standard responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: A genuine interest in contemporary art and art editions Previous experience in a front-facing role with periods of high-volume Respect of hierarchy structures within a team environment Adept interpersonal communicationwith strong command of English (written and spoken) Mastery of Google Workspace tools Proficiency in Adobe Suite (specifically InDesign and Photoshop) Previous experience with commercial shipping (imports and exports) Ideal candidates have experience with the Shopify platform Ideal candidates have a studio-art background SALARY: Salary commensurate with experience. BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (70% of the premium covered) 2 weeks paid vacation annually (pro-rated first year, based on start date) 5 paid sick days annually (pro-rated first year, based on start date) Paid holidays 401K plan after 1 year of employment Pre-tax commuter plan This is a full-time position. Standard work schedule is Tuesday – Saturday, 10AM – 6PM with occasional shifts to Monday – Friday dependent on the gallery’s exhibition schedule. Art-World Job Interview Prep in 24 Hours: No-Fluff Guide So You’re Thinking About Quitting the Art World? The Career Goals You Are Probably Ignoring #J-18808-Ljbffr TheArtGorgeous Ltd.