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Registrar

Perrotin Hong Kong is looking for a Registrar with a minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in fine art logistics to join their team.


The Role
 
Reporting to the Hong Kong gallery's Senior Registrar, the Registrar shall be part of a team of three registrars responsible for managing international shipping, domestic transportation, handling and inventory documentation of works of art for exhibitions, art fairs, projects, movement of inventory, and client requirements.

The Registrar shall liaise with and coordinate between the Hong Kong team, Perrotin’s global team, artists/artist studios, consignees, logistics companies, insurers and other relevant external parties such as art fair organisers and exhibition venues to ensure professional, safe and timely movement and material management of works of art.


Responsibilities
 
•    Prepare, monitor and manage shipping schedules and budgets;

•    Prepare and manage shipping lists, instructions and relevant documentation in accordance with the requirements of exhibition/art fair/project schedules and of international shipping, customs and tax regulations;

•    Coordinate, monitor and manage all tasks and matters related to insurance, condition inspection and reporting, packing/unpacking, crating/uncrating, entry/release, collection/delivery, installation/de-installation, and storage of works of art;

•    Conduct condition checks and prepare and file condition reports;

•    Update and maintain the gallery’s inventory database concerning location, transit, insurance, material condition and other relevant details about works of art;

•    Work closely with appointed insurers and logistics companies to ensure a professional standard of service for safeguarding the handling and transportation of works of art;

•    Prepare summaries on cost estimates related to shipping and insurance for both internal and external review and approval;

•    Monitor and record relevant expenses;

•    Ad-hoc duties or projects as assigned.


Requirements

•    A Diploma (minimum) or Bachelor’s Degree;

•    Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in fine art logistics with international art exhibitions organisations (gallery, auction house or museum) or relevant employers such as fine art shipping companies;

•    Proven experience in and knowledge of international art shipping processes and procedures, and international customs and tax regulations;

•    Good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese (a third language such as Chinese, Korean, Japanese or French would be an asset);

•    Highly organised and attentive-to-detail multi-tasker with excellent coordination and time management skills;

•    Professional work ethic and positive disposition;

•    Excellent communication and inter-personal skills (experience in customer service would be an asset);

•    Ability to thrive in a fast-pace work environment that is multicultural and spans multiple time zones;

•    Skilled in Microsoft Office and Mac operating system;

•    Right to reside in Hong Kong.


Applications should include:

•    A resume clearly outlining your employment history, skills and qualifications;

•    A cover letter demonstrating how your experience, skills and qualifications match the requirements of the role.

Please send your application to nadiang@perrotin.com.  

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Events Coordinator (PR team)

Perrotin New York is looking for a personable, proactive and organized Events coordinator to manage internal and external events, working with the PR department. Candidate must be able to efficiently multi-task while working in a busy environment. Attention to detail, excellent communication and problem solving skills are required to excel in this position.

- Coordinate the New York gallery’s events for each exhibition (every 6 weeks : dinner and/or cocktail and/or after party…)

- Work closely with directors to propose and develop unique events

- Coordinate outside events (for exhibitions outside the gallery, art fairs, special events…)

- Manage invitation sending and guest lists for these events

- Work closely with PR team and graphic designer for invitations, guest lists and communication around the events

- Propose and plan extra programming such as book launchs, talks, previews, private visits, other private events

Required Skills & Experience:

- Bachelors’ Degree in a related field

- Prior work in event planning

- Knowledge of contemporary art and gallery represented artists

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Self starter with the ability to multi-task and problem solve 

- Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, Apple devices and G Suite

- Familiarity with File Maker or similar art database system

Please email cover letter and resume to jobsnewyork@perrotin.com - Subject : Event position

Registrar

Perrotin is seeking a full-time Registrar for its New York Location. Candidate would be an integral part of a full-time operations staff consisting of a head registrar, and assistant registrar, and three art handlers. Candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in operations in an international commercial art gallery, auction house or art shipping company.

Responsibilities include: 

- Excellent knowledge of international taxation, insurance, local and international customs procedures 

- Oversee and arrange international and domestic transport of sold artwork; gathering respective quotations 

- Oversee and arrange transportation of artworks for art fairs and update our inventory systems accordingly 

- Oversee and coordinate local transportation of artwork between external storage and gallery 

- Ensure that all artwork is labeled appropriately, and that the inventory system is updated accurately 

- Oversee Condition reports of artworks 

- Maintain a database of customs paperwork

Key skills and attributes to include: 

- Proven organizational skills with an ability to prioritize, multi-task and work to tight deadlines 

- Excellent communication skills

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy 

- Strong diplomatic and problem-solving skills 

- Ability to work collaboratively and proactively 

- IT skills, particularly in the use of gallery inventory systems 

Compensation: 

- Salary commensurate with experience. Full time position with benefits. 

Please email cover letter and resume to jobsnewyork@perrotin.com - Subject : Registrar position

Press & Communications

Perrotin New York is currently seeking a full-time employee as head of Press and Communications. The candidate must have press/PR experience, preferably within arts communication, with a thorough working knowledge of its key media and press outlets. The candidate will refer to the Directors of the New York gallery and the Director of Communications based in Paris, liaising with the gallery's teams in New York, Paris and Asia.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

- Create and execute media plans for gallery exhibitions and special projects

- Write press releases and relevant texts on the gallery’s artists and exhibitions

- Organize press previews for in-house exhibitions and other select events 

- Fulfill external press requests 

- Compose and distribute press recaps

- Maintain the gallery’s press archives

- Scan, format, file, and distribute press clips, including print, audio, etc. 

- Set up and comb through artist and gallery Google alerts

- Update and organize the rolodex of press contacts

- Connect with and work well with press teams at other institutions, and with freelance PR who may be hired by the gallery on specific projects

Qualifications: 

- The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be proactive, and outgoing

- Relational, editorial, and synthesis skills

- Very good written and oral expression

- Mastery of the English language is a must. A second language would be appreciated

- Knowledge of and interest in contemporary art, its network, and press media is key

- Proficiency with Apple applications, the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office suite, as well as major social networks

Please email cover letter and resume to jobsnewyork@perrotin.com - Subject : PR position

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