Art Gallery Assistant

3 days ago

Bukit Merah, Singapore Private Advertiser Full time $24,000 - $28,800 per year
Gallery Assistant

Location: Singapore

Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Salary: $2,500 - $2,800 inclusive CPF [attractive commission available on top]

About the Role:

We are looking for a motivated and well-presented Gallery Assistant to join our team. At a high level, the role will encompass:

  • Supporting the Gallery Director across our operations.
  • Welcoming visitors and collectors.
  • Assisting with sales and post-sales, such as organising and handling deliveries and installations.
  • Handling aspects of administration and marketing.
  • Attending and supporting at regional art fairs in markets such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia etc

This role is best suited to someone with a strong background / interest in a career in the arts space. There is attractive bonuses available through commission of sold artworks, and the opportunity to gain broad exposure to the entire operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Greet and engage visitors, providing information about exhibitions and artworks
  • Handle sales enquiries, prepare quotations, and process transactions
  • Maintain a clean, professional, and inviting gallery environment
  • Assist with exhibition preparation, artwork handling, and inventory updates
  • Liaise with artists, collectors, and logistics partners as needed
  • Travel locally and regionally to assist with art fairs and offsite events
  • Support administrative tasks such as updating price lists, catalogues, and client databases
  • Support with marketing as/when required, such as handling social media and website updates
Requirements
  • A genuine interest in art and design
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confident, well-spoken, and customer-oriented
  • Highly organised with good attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word etc)
  • Able and willing to work weekends, particularly Saturdays.
  • Willing and able to travel for regional art fairs as needed (e.g., Jakarta, Hong Kong, etc.)
Bonus Skills (Preferred but not essential)
  • Prior experience in an art gallery, art fair, or retail sales environment
  • Basic knowledge of art handling or installation
  • Design or social media skills (e.g., Canva, Photoshop, Instagram management)

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