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Artwork Coordinator & Handler

Tappan

Los Angeles, CA

Filed under Artists and Writers

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Position Overview

We're seeking an Artwork Coordinator & Handler to manage the physical handling, logistics, and coordination of artwork across our gallery, warehouse, and exhibition operations. This role combines hands-on art handling with systems-based coordination, requiring someone equally comfortable inspecting and packing a delicate work and maintaining accurate inventory across digital platforms. The ideal candidate brings a genuine knowledge of and passion for contemporary art alongside strong operational discipline and attention to detail and desire to learn and grow.


Key Responsibilities
  • Handle, pack, unpack, install, and transport artwork with the utmost care, following professional art handling best practices
  • Color correcting and photo editing
  • Perform quality control and condition checks on incoming and outgoing artwork, documenting any issues and flagging discrepancies
  • Keep the inventory management system synchronized with the Shopify website, ensuring product availability, statuses, and details are consistent across platforms
  • Coordinate on launch planning with artists
  • Communicate professionally with external vendors, including framers, shippers, fabricators, and freight partners
  • Assist with the setup, installation, and breakdown of exhibitions and pop-ups
  • Provide on-site support during exhibitions and exhibition events/parties
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe handling and storage environment


Required Qualifications
  • Demonstrated professional art handling experience
  • Strong knowledge of artwork, materials, and proper handling and care standards
  • Experience performing quality control and condition reporting
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Sheets, Calendar)
  • Proficiency with Photoshop and Photo Editing
  • Experience with Shopify and Asana (or comparable e-commerce and project management platforms)
  • Experience with inventory management systems and maintaining data accuracy across platforms
  • Warehouse or logistics experience
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly in coordinating with external vendors and cross-functional teams
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities


Preferred Qualifications
  • Past curatorial experience
  • Familiarity with AI project management and analytics processes and/or desire to learn
  • Familiarity with contemporary art (open to candidates building their knowledge in this area)
Additional Requirements
  • Available to travel a few times per year
  • Available to assist with exhibitions and exhibition events, which may include evening or weekend hours


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