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Assistant(e) de librairie (H/F)

La Galerie Perrotin est à la recherche d'un(e) assistant(e) de librairie. Ouverte depuis 2011 au sein de la galerie, la librairie est un espace de 70m2 proposant une sélection pointue de livres d'art contemporain ainsi que des multiples d'artistes.

Compétences et qualités requises :

- Bonne présentation, aisance à l'oral, bonne capacité de vente

- Aisance avec les outils de vente et de facturation (caisse, TVA)

- Anglais courant indispensable

- Maîtrise de l'univers mac, de la suite Adobe et du pack Office

- Bonne connaissance de la chaine du livre (nationale et internationale) et du marché de l'art

- Rigueur, flexibilité et autonomie

Vos responsabilités et missions :

- Vous vendez des livres et des multiples d'artistes à une clientèle internationale très exigeante.

- Vous entretenez un fond sur les artistes de la galerie et sur l'art contemporain en général.

- Vous préparez les commandes et assurez le suivi de nombreux transports internationaux.

- Vous mettez à jour et animez le site de vente en ligne (saisie, packshot, retouches).

- Vous participez à la gestion et à la manutention du stock.

- Vous assistez les filiales de la galerie pour leur approvisionnement.

- Vous participez aux évènements de la librairie.

Poste à pourvoir à partir d’août 2019, contrat CDI (39h hebdomadaires).

Une première expérience dans le milieu de la librairie ou l'art est souhaitée.

Rémunération selon profil.

Candidature (CV + lettre de motivation) uniquement par email à candidatlibrairie@perrotin.com

REGISSEUR TRANSPORT ( H/F)  

Stagiaire - Assistant de régie ( H/F)

Gallery Assistant

Perrotin Hong Kong is seeking bilingual/multilingual Gallery Assistants with a minimum of 1 year of experience in providing support towards the administration, coordination and general operations of contemporary art exhibitions and projects. 


The Role
 
The successful candidates will be part of a group of Gallery Assistants providing administrative, coordination and operational support to the gallery team on all its exhibitions, art fair participations and projects. The Gallery Assistants shall maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the gallery through staffing the front desk and providing general assistance to visitors.


Responsibilities
 
•    Develop a sound understanding of the gallery’s roster of artists and programme of exhibitions;

•    Responsible for administrative tasks which include but are not limited to: updating artwork databases and gallery contacts, preparing and maintaining documents (e.g. briefs, information decks, proposals, presentations, schedules, lists, reports), and recording production expenses;

•    Front desk duties include: transferring calls, maintaining an excellent understanding of current exhibitions in order to convey to visitors the concepts behind each show, handling visitor enquiries, handling sales of books and merchandise, maintaining a tidy and organised front desk, switching on and off exhibitions, monitoring exhibitions, and alerting relevant colleagues to situations and matters arising at the front desk/in the gallery;

•    Translation of correspondences and information for internal and external circulation;

•    Assist the gallery team with occasional general tasks and offsite projects where necessary;

•    Ad-hoc duties or projects as assigned.


Requirements

•    A Degree in art history or a related discipline;

•    Minimum of 1 year of experience in the visual arts, preferably at an art gallery or museum;

•    Excellent command of written and spoken English (a second or third language such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean and/or French is required);

•    Energetic, committed, flexible team player with a self-starting, ‘can do’ approach and a strong sense of initiative;

•    Strong skills in communication, inter-personal relations, coordination, time management and problem solving;

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

•    Skilled in Mac operating system and Microsoft Office (skills in SketchUp and Adobe would be a strong asset);

•    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, as well as your current/expected salary and availability.


Please send your application to nadiang@perrotin.com.  

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Registrar

Perrotin Hong Kong is seeking 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. 

SALES ASSOCIATE

Perrotin is seeking a full time sale associate to work at the New York location. Candidate should have at least 2 years of experience working at a commercial art gallery or auction house.

General Responsibilities include :

- Build relationships with museum curators, collectors, critics, and writers

- Meet sales goals

- Manage art fairs for the New York gallery. Responsibilities include, applications, artworks selection, stand build design, and sales strategies

- Develop and retain an in-depth knowledge of gallery artists’ practices and biographies

- Communicate artists’ practices & biographies with clients, curators, critics, writers, and the public in an articulate, professional manner

- Work with directors to develop sales strategies and define the calendar of events including exhibitions, art fairs, and other special projects

- Attend gallery openings, dinners, and other events

Please email Valentine Blondel valentine@perrotin.com

Gallery Assistant - New York

Perrotin New York is seeking a personable and organized Gallery Assistant to manage the front desk and perform various office-related administrative tasks. 

Summer hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6pm; Regular hours, resuming in September, are Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30am-6pm.

Candidate must be able to efficiently multitask while working in a busy front desk environment. Attention to detail, excellent communication, and problem solving skills are required to excel in this position.

Responsibilities:

- Greet incoming visitors, communicate exhibition information, and answer questions about artwork and programming

- Answer and redirect phone calls to staff and take messages.

- Oversee daily receipt and sending of packages with couriers, FedEx, UPS and USPS

- Check in gallery appointments and liaise with art delivery personnel and other vendors

- Open and lock up front desk area/gates daily, ensure gallery tidiness 

- Receive and distribute mail and packages throughout gallery

- Order and restock gallery-wide office supplies and weekly kitchen delivery

- Assist with gallery openings and preparation for on and off-site special events (dinners, talks, etc.)

- Design and print information leaflets for gallery exhibitions

- Assist with travel arrangements and accommodations for staff and artists as needed

- Various additional tasks, as needed

Required Skills & Experience:

- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

- Prior experience in a museum, gallery, or other arts institution

- Knowledge of contemporary art and gallery represented artists

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Self-starter with the ability to multitask and problem solve 

- Polished demeanor 

- 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 with the subject line "Gallery Assistant - New York."

Qualified candidates will be contacted directly; no phone calls, please. 

ASSISTANT INTENDANCE ET LOGISTIQUE EVENEMENTIELLE

Vous rejoignez notre équipe pour assister à la logistique générale de la galerie et la tenue parfaite des locaux. 

Votre mission s'orientera autour des axes suivants : 

Intendance des locaux : 

Vous assisterez l'intendant général pour : 

- la vérification quotidienne des locaux et intervention pour leur tenue parfaite (4 bâtiments et 2 jardins)

- la réalisation des travaux courants d'entretien, de réparation, petit nettoyage et différentes tâches et travaux nécessaires au bon fonctionnement (chauffage, plomberie, petits travaux électriques, bricolage, sols, sortie des poubelles, etc...)

- la surveillance des prestataires extérieurs en vous assurant de la bonne exécution des travaux et de la propreté, après intervention)

Support technique, réalisation d'états des lieux, accueil et surveillance pendant les évènements

Logistique générale : 

- Assister l'équipe évent pour la préparation des évènements et soirées 

- Support technique auprès des salariés

- Réception et préparation des livraisons

- Manutention et divers rangements

- Inventaire, classement, gestion des archives

- Courses ponctuelles, poste, livraisons 

- Aide ponctuelle auprès de l'équipe de régie artistique, supervisée par l'intendant général. 

Logistique événementielle : 

- Accueil des clients lors des locations

- Régie des événements 

- Accueil des invités et vigilance pour le bon déroulement des différentes manifestations

Profil : 

- H/F de formation technique obligatoire

- bon savoir faire en plomberie, électricité, jardinage, bricolage divers et maintenance générale des bâtiments

- Dynamisme, polyvalence et bon relationnel

- Capacité d'anticipation et d'autonomie

- Bonne présentation et discrétion

- Disponibilité (travail le week-end, en soirée)

- Permis B exigé

- Casier judiciaire vierge

- Anglais et/ou expérience en évènementiel/gestion de bâtiments sont des atouts 

Contrat : CDD à partir de septembre, évoluant vers CDI - Salaire selon profil

Candidature uniquement par email à carolineverhalle@perrotin.com

Objet de l'email: Candidature Poste : ASSISTANT INTENDANCE et LOGISTIQUE EVENEMENTIELLE