Production Assistant

At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary market, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.

Who will work well with us:

• The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn. Previous experience and a background within the commercial art world is required.
• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.

About the Opportunity:

Production Assistant | $50-55k

• David Zwirner seeks a full-time Production Assistant to provide support and assistance with global exhibitions and production projects. This position reports to the Production and Registration Coordinator.
• Success in this creative and fast-paced role requires experience in and enthusiasm for exhibition logistics, fabrication and design.

What you'll do:

• Workshop creative solutions for fabricating artworks and exhibition materials with the production team as a whole
• Research and source materials, vendors, and processes for gallery artists
• Provide support with all stages of planning, budgeting, and implementation of select exhibitions at David Zwirner
• Update and manage various departmental organizational calendars and spreadsheets as projects come in
• Generates technical 2D & 3D drawings to illustrate installation processes for artworks and clarify fabrication specifications for vendors
• Designs client-friendly informational documents, installation manuals and/or maintenance instructions for select artworks, as well as exhibition maps, floorplans and various other visual tools to assist sales, as needed.
• Assemble physical exhibition models, maquettes and mock-ups
• Interpret and manipulate architectural, technical drawings, etc.
• Assist in the production and preparation of vinyl and exhibition signage for gallery exhibitions
• Collect and organize information for editioned artworks and draft NYACAL forms

What we would like you to have:

• The ideal candidate should be self-driven and curious with an passion for art and creative problem-solving
• Bachelors or Masters in Fine Art, Visual Studies, Architecture or Design preferred
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign required
• Working knowledge of Sketchup, Rhino or CAD programs preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary

What you will love about David Zwirner (benefits)

• David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery's long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Platform, Utopia Editions, Consignments, Program
• Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.
• Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner's ongoing commitment to sustainability. Benefits! Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, New Museum, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, Family Medical/Dental/Vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, if you need assistance in applying to a role you may reach out to recruiting@davidzwirner.com.