Gallery Assistant

Company Description Gallery Gradient is a collectible design gallery founded by Nader Gammas and located in Alserkal Avenue, Dubai. The gallery serves as a dynamic bridge between vintage masterpieces and contemporary design, offering visitors a curated visual and cultural experience. It showcases Nader’s original design pieces and his signature line, Mr. John’s Goods, alongside rare classic vintage items.

Gallery

Gradient also features exclusive works from designers worldwide, creating a diverse and evolving collection for design enthusiasts and collectors.

Role Description The Gallery Assistant role is a full-time, on-site position based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The Gallery

Assistant will support day-to-day gallery operations, including greeting visitors, answering inquiries, and providing information about exhibitions, artists, and design pieces.

Responsibilities include assisting with gallery administration, maintaining the presentation of the space, managing inventory and cataloguing artworks, and supporting sales processes and customer follow-up. The role also involves coordinating appointments and events, preparing basic promotional materials, and collaborating with the gallery team to ensure a professional and welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Communication and Customer Service skills to engage visitors, respond to inquiries, and support sales interactions.
• Candidates should possess Gallery and Gallery Administration skills to manage daily operations, handle documentation, and support inventory and exhibition logistics.
• Candidates should possess an understanding and appreciation of Art and design to speak knowledgeably about collections.
• Candidates should possess organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced gallery environment.
• Candidates should possess basic computer literacy (e.g., email, spreadsheets, point-of-sale or CRM systems) and the ability to learn gallery-specific software.
• Candidates should possess a professional demeanor, reliability, and the ability to work collaboratively with a small team.
• Relevant experience in a gallery, museum, retail, or hospitality setting is beneficial; post-secondary education in Art, Design, Arts Management, or a related field is an advantage.