ART HANDLER
ROSSI & ROSSI, HONG KONG
Full-time, Permanent – 5 days weekly, Monday–Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Position Summary:
– Ensure the overall safety, preservation, maintenance, and documentation of artworks on view, in storage, and on loan.
– Oversee the management of the gallery physical space and activities, including installation and deinstallation of artwork, opening and closing procedures and special events.
– Receive, catalogue and photograph newly delivered works; plan and organise exhibition-related movement of objects, including packing, shipping, and insurance for exhibitions as well as for incoming and outgoing shipments.
– Manage the database of inventory and digital images.
Responsibilities:
– Manage all aspects of artwork care, following and implementing accepted professional standards and practices.
– Maintain inventory records, database and labels; maintain files and archives.
– Coordinate with Rossi & Rossi London on the maintenance of internal databases.
– Responsible for logistics related to loans and traveling exhibitions, including documentation, condition reports, packing, shipping, and receiving.
– Administer loan forms and agreements and ensure adherence to established policies.
– Prepare and maintain all equipment needed for art fairs—toolbox and supplies.
– Coordinate Audio and Visual equipment needed for exhibitions.
– Organise and maintain gallery tools and equipment used for installation, repairs, conservation and storage.
– Establish object conservation priorities and plan/implement the safe storage of all works.
– Oversee monitoring of environmental conditions, including humidity and temperature.
– Assist in preparing proposals and applications for fairs and special exhibitions.
– Proper packing of artworks and maintenance of packing supplies.
– Liaise with shippers and manage off-site storages.
– Oversee local deliveries and off-site hanging when required.
– Coordinate framing and delivery of artwork to and from framers.
– Train and supervise part-time staff and and/or interns performing related work.
– Complete a bi-annual inventory report for the management team.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in art, art history, museum studies or related field and/ or experience as an Art Handler, Registrar or Collections Manager or comprehensive studio experience.
Required Skills:
– Fluency in Cantonese and English.
– Proficiency in photography and working with photographic equipment, digital file maintenance and photo-editing software.
– Proficiency on Mac platform and related software.
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
– Handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds.
A successful candidate should have a strong work ethic, an eye for detail, understanding of art handling, packing and storage, knowledge of photography equipment, willing to dedicate additional hours during exhibition installations and have a positive attitude about performing many kinds of tasks on a demanding schedule.
A competitive salary for this position will be offered commensurate with experience.
Cover letter, resume and letter of reference may be sent to: ashley@rossirossi.com
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