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Description:
Our gallery, artist owned and founded in 2016, is an internationally recognized leader in one of a kind surrealistic sculptures, fine art and jewelry. Our philosophy of ultimate collector comfort has guided us over the last five years, solidifying our commitment to building life-long genuine relationships of trust with each client.
Our gallery is the culmination of an acclaimed art, life, love, and business partnership spanning three decades. Our owners and guest artists work to explore tales of human truths, while overlapping dimensional realities along a conscious continuum. Within these creative journeys, the illusive line between logic and the mystic is a constant curiosity. Duality, mischief, transfiguration, enchantment, and amusement are the narrative themes our artists masterfully toy with in capturing those elusive qualities of the human experience. Inspired greatly by the unknown, the surreal, the mythical, and folklore: the creations presented in our gallery are a beloved essential French Quarter stop for locals and tourists alike.
We are currently seeking a Gallery Assistant for part time sales. This is a rare opportunity to work for an incredible gallery that provides a very niche curation to the culture of New Orleans.
Here is an example of some of the tasks that you may be performing:
Move displays and art around the gallery, hang art as directed and adjust lighting as directed
Maintaining gallery footprint through organization and cleanliness, completing tasks related to the upkeep of the space and show displays including, but not limited to, setup, breakdown, polishing, light cleaning, etc.
Receive and inspect shipments for damage upon delivery. Ensure the proper packaging and coordination of both domestic and international shipping of work to collectors and for return to artists.
Perform minor restoration and general repairs of work as needed
Perform tasks supporting the overall company operations as needed by the other departments including, but not limited to, daily sales notes, communication with management and owners and forwarding of messages from other team members such as book keeper, web designer, graphic designer, photographers, shipping manager, etc.
Front of gallery work including phone and email correspondence, client services and sales assistance
Receiving and registering works in Pay Anywhere Inventory & Point of Sale Database System
Maintaining detailed records on lay a way payments and other documentation such as certificates of authenticity, loans, holds, art work didactics, artist statements, deposits, consignment records, supply replenishments, and commissions
Keeping inventory and fixtures safely and accurately organized and database information updated as needed
Creating and applying art work price labels
Working with the team to devise and execute marketing strategies
Initiating and engaging in consultative conversations with guests, educating them about our artwork, determining level of interest, and developing leads.
Manage all sales processes from initial contact to product delivery including prospecting, qualifying negotiating, closing and account management.
Communication with guest artists, galleries in partnership, and museum affiliates
Qualitative Requirements:
Experience with cataloguing or managing inventory
Familiarity with Apple products
Honest, discreet and healthy
Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, multitask, and work hard as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment
Cooperative, supportive, and neighborly
Highly organized, punctual and focused
Friendly, confident, and outgoing
Developed advanced sales processes and outstanding interpersonal communication skills
Maintaining the standards of excellence in the gallery and for guest experience, presenting a professional demeanor and appearance at all times
Theft prevention training
Be courteous and responsive when dealing with customers as well as knowledgeable about the French Quarter and surrounding area attractions
Ability and motivation to generate leads and grow existing relationships, maintaining a detailed client bookwhile developing an active and repeat collector base
Represent the brand, beginning with a deep and comprehensive knowledge of our company culture, artist’s creatives processes, inspirations, and mediums
Meet weekly, monthly and yearly sales goals through successful implementation of sales andmarketing strategies and tactics
Promotional mindset: constantly marketing the artwork, our gallery and yourself
Experience/Training:
Minimum 2+ Years in Fine Art or Luxury Sales
Required:
High school graduate, or equivalent
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in Art
Convenient Proximity to and Developed Knowledge of the French Quarter & New Orleans Culture
Basic Photography & Graphic Design Skills
Knowledge of precious gemstones, color theory, and a myriad of historical mythology, folklore, symbolism, and philosophies
Basic Spanish
Work Environment
This is a physically demanding position with employees mainly working in a controlled gallery environment but at times will work openings & events after hours at which alcohol is served and long periods of standing are required.
Physical Demands
The following are needed to perform the essential functions of the position which include but are not limited to:
Ability to raise or lower objects from one level or another up to 50lbs (includes pushing and pulling)
Ability to frequently walk
Ability to frequently bend, stoop and climb
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
Ability to read and write the English language
Ability to read documents for general understanding (correspondence/memos)
Advanced application of manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination is also required.
We offer the following benefits:
Employee Discount
This position pays $10/hour + commission working Tuesdays-Wednesdays with two Sundays a month required. Weekend evening hours 7-9pm available but not required. You must have transportation to the French Quarter. Parking is not offered. Normal gallery hours are 11-7pm. Flexibility is needed during exhibition openings and events and the installation and breakdown associated therein. This position has a start date of August 2021. There is a one week paid training period.
Please submit a brief Cover Letter and Resume with 2 references as attached PDF.
Any application without required experience and references will not be considered.
EEO Statement
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age (40 or older), national origin, marital status, handicap or disability (including pregnancy), perception of history of handicap or disability, ancestry, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 504-513-8312 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.
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