Gallery Assistant & Graphic Designer

King Street Gallery on William is one of Sydney’s longest-running commercial art galleries, in operation since its establishment on King St, Newtown in 1982. We’re looking for a gallerist & graphic designer to join our team in Darlinghurst, to action graphic design related tasks and assist with our day-to-day operations. King Street Gallery on William represents a selection of leading contemporary artists, spanning multiple mediums and disciplines, of both national and international esteem.

This is an opportunity for a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join a small team of like-minded people with a deep, genuine commitment to the visual arts.

Gallery Assistant and Graphic Designer

Hours of Work

• 40 hours per week during gallery opening hours, Tuesday–Saturday 10am–6pm
• Must be available approximately once a month for an additional two hours, for exhibition openings 6-8pm on Wednesdays.
• Must be available on Saturdays, between 10am and 6pm.

Core Responsibilities

• Design print-ready material including catalogues, invites, magazine ads
• Colour-correct and edit photographs of artwork, installation shots, and gallery space
• Prepare content for social media in coordination with gallery social media manager
• Create visual web design for Mailchimp and Wordpress
• Contribute to branding and marketing strategy for the Gallery

Ancillary Responsibilities

• Assist gallery staff in maintaining the gallery database and inventory
• Assist gallery staff in managing artwork sales and client records as required
• Assist gallery staff in front-desk duties by phone, in-person and email as required

Experience and Skills

• Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator is required
• Proficiency in visual web design, especially Mailchimp and Wordpress
• Knowledge of contemporary art and Australian art
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Experience in client relations is a plus
• Proficiency in video editing is a plus
• Proficiency in database and/or inventory management systems is a plus
• Proficiency in HTML and CSS is a plus
• Driving license is a plus

Application

To apply for this position please send the below to ***email_hidden***:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Portfolio – as a link to a website or as a pdf

Salary: $75000 - $80000. Includes super