Gallery Assistant at David Zwirner

Organisation: David Zwirner
Location: Paris, France
Position: Gallery Assistant
Start date: January 2027
Application deadline: Not specified

This listing has been translated from French. Applicants should expect to work in a French-speaking environment. Excellent written and spoken English is explicitly required.

About the Role

David Zwirner is seeking a Gallery Assistant to join its Paris team from January 2027.

The position encompasses front desk operations, visitor services, marketing support, event coordination and assistance with David Zwirner Books. The successful candidate will help ensure the smooth daily operation of the gallery while supporting its exhibition programme and public-facing activities.

Key Responsibilities

The Gallery Assistant will undertake a range of responsibilities across gallery operations, marketing and publications, including:

• Welcome visitors and oversee the gallery’s front desk operations.
• Manage incoming calls, correspondence, calendars and administrative tasks.
• Prepare and maintain exhibition documentation, including press materials, checklists and publications.
• Support the organisation of public and private gallery events, including exhibition openings.
• Assist the communications, marketing and sales teams with invitations, guest lists, event schedules and logistics.
• Prepare exhibition reports and coordinate information across gallery teams.
• Support the management of David Zwirner Books in Paris, including book displays, inventories, stock management, orders and archives.
• Coordinate the distribution of advance publication copies to clients and journalists.

The position may require occasional extended working hours during exhibition openings and associated events.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent written and spoken English.

The role is suited to an organised, professional and adaptable individual who enjoys working with visitors, supporting collaborative teams and managing multiple administrative and logistical responsibilities.

An interest in contemporary art, gallery operations, cultural events and art publications would be particularly relevant.

Working Environment

The Gallery Assistant will work across several areas of David Zwirner’s Paris operations, collaborating with communications, marketing, sales, photography and events colleagues.

The position offers experience in the daily operations of an international contemporary art gallery, with exposure to exhibition programming, events and publishing activities.

Image: Courtesy of David Zwirner.