Art Gallery Assistant

Linton and Kay Galleries are looking for skilled and passionate Gallery professionals to join our team. (PART-TIME)

APPLICATION CLOSE 22 JUNE 2024

OUR PURPOSE

Linton & Kay Galleries is one of Australia’s leading commercial galleries. We support visual arts throughout Western Australia by representing a wide range of Artists and developing a creative vision that engages, excites, entertains, and challenges. We consistently strive for involvement in exceptional services to the wider arts community. 

OUR VALUES

Building Relationships: The foundation of our business is based upon good communication with artists and clients.

Thinking Creatively: We love art and believe it can change lives. We are collaborators inspired by change and diversity, passionate and driven by opportunities to educate, raise awareness and tell stories. 

Being Accountable: We are responsible for our representation towards our artists and how we share this with our clients and the community.

Keeping It Simple: We endeavour to keep the working environment straightforward and user-friendly.

YOUR ROLE

Working across our Subiaco, Cottesloe and West Perth galleries, you will play a key role in daily operations. You will be expected to sell artwork to art buyers, working with our artists and ensuring client satisfaction. You will be part of a team where honesty, accountability, safety, respect and professionalism will be how you work daily. Where your ideas are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your work is impactful and makes a difference. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• To support sales strategies and initiatives across all galleries.
• To manage sales inquiries via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Greeting and assisting visitors, artists and clients.
• Working towards daily budgets for the gallery as well as for individual artists.
• Processing the registration of incoming and outgoing artworks.
• Assisting with Artist records and client mailing lists
• Assisting with administrative tasks and exhibition organisation including gallery presentation.

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• A knowledge of art and current art markets.
• 1+ year of retail and sales experience.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise with a range of people appropriately and courteously both verbally and in written communication.
• With a focus on service delivery, the ability to work flexibly and outside core hours including regular weekend work and some evenings.
• The ability to work cooperatively and positively in a multidisciplinary team. 
• Strong communication and organizational skills. Being self-motivated with good time management skills.
• An appropriate fitness level to carry out the regular lifting and carrying duties relating to exhibition projects, moving artworks and merchandise.  
• Understanding of safe manual handling practices and operation of equipment for yourself and for those around you.
• Undertaking any other duties within the scope.
• Advanced computer skills in Mac OS and MS Office and the ability to learn other software quickly.
• A valid C-class driver’s license.

Desirable

• 1+ year of experience in a Commercial Art Gallery. 
• Knowledge and experience in exhibition installation, de-installation and the preparation of artworks and objects for display.
• Experience using the FileMaker Pro system. 

To apply for this role please submit a short cover letter that details why you are applying for this role and what you would bring to Linton and Kay Galleries, together with an up-to-date resume. Please make attention to Miranda Brown, Gallery Manager.