Assistant Director

Lyles & King seeks a motivated, detail-oriented Assistant Director. This role is ideal for someone ready to

be an integral part of a growing downtown gallery. Applicants should be organized, proactive, punctual, and find pleasure and meaning in working with contemporary artists. The successful candidate possesses an acute attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a desire to grow with the gallery. Qualified applicants will have at least three years of experience working in a commercial gallery.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Cultivate relationships with collectors and curators.

- Stewardship of the sales process from initiation to delivery/installation.

- Managing exhibition logistics: including shipping, installation, and consignments.

- Preparing art fair applications and managing art fair logistics

- Database management: using Artlogic to manage and update gallery inventory.

- Creating and updating artist dossiers and press materials.

- Answering phone calls and greeting visitors.

Applicant must have the following skills and traits:

- Extremely organized and detail-oriented.

- Independent problem-solving skills.

- Self-motivated.

- Strong communication and writing skills.

- A positive attitude.

- Solid knowledge of contemporary art and art history.

- A collaborative spirit.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree.

Preferred candidates will be versed in:

- Adobe Suite.

- Database programs such as Artlogic, Artbinder, or Art Base.

- Squarespace.

Position is Tuesday through Saturday from 10am - 6pm with additional hours as needed for exhibition

openings, art fairs, and other events.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Applicants must have a minimum of three years of gallery experience to apply.

Please email cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected]

Please email cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected]

09/05/2025