Gallery Manager/Creative Assistant

Gallery Manager/Creative Assistant

We are a fine art gallery looking for a creative and passionate individual to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to managing and maintaining a retail gallery. You will also be responsible for a number of marketing duties, including generating content for social media and emails, website management, and aiding in event planning and promotion. This position works closely with the gallery owner and gallery director in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the team to design creative content for websites and social media
• Keep website inventory and information current
• Design digital and print material for marketing and promotion
• Aid in event planning and promotion
• Work with the team to maintain the gallery’s professional aesthetic and presentation
• Work with the team to maintain database systems
• Work with the team to communicate with clients and colleagues in a professional manner
• Assist in handling artwork properly with care
• Assist in research and gathering support material relevant to the artists and artwork represented by the gallery
• Support the gallery’s success by helping to maintain organized operation of the day-to-day business

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in fine art, graphic design, or equivalent practical experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of web design and functionality
• Commitment to high quality output of work
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Self-motivated
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Eager to learn and willing to work in a collaborative team environment
• Basic photography skills preferred
• Video/audio familiarity preferred

Schedule

• Full time schedule
• Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm

Pay

• From $18.00 per hour, Commensurate with experience.

About Jody Klotz Fine Art:

Jody Klotz Fine Art is a distinctive retail art gallery specializing in 19th and 20th century European and American paintings including Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Modern and Post-War works as well as occasional exhibitions of contemporary artists. We have cultivated an internationally based business with a broad network of dealers and collectors. The gallery has participated in international art fairs including Art Palm Springs, Modernism Palm Springs, the Palm Beach International Art and Antique Fair, Beverly Hills Art and Antique Fair, and the Dallas Art and Antique Fair.

Jody Klotz Fine Art contributes locally to the cultural scene of the City of Abilene by curating periodic shows, hosting art talks and vibrant events, and publishing catalogs to accompany its exhibitions. JKFA takes great pride in this aspect of the gallery life and in the collaboration with our cultural community.

At Jody Klotz Fine Art we have a high commitment to excellence and a drive to excel in the ever-shifting international art market. We have a passion for paintings and a desire to share that passion with our clients and colleagues. It is not the most likely place for an international art gallery but as in the movie Field of Dreams, our mantra is "If you build it, they will come.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Abilene, TX 79601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location