Gallery Assistant

Gallery Gradient; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallery Gradient, based in Dubai, is seeking a Gallery Assistant to support day-to-day operations on-site. You will greet visitors, answer inquiries about exhibitions and artists, and maintain a welcoming space.

The role also covers inventory, cataloguing artworks, and assisting with sales and customer follow-up. The ideal candidate has strong communication and customer service skills, experience in gallery operations, and a basic proficiency in common software.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills to engage visitors and support sales.
• Experience in gallery operations, administration, and inventory management.
• Understanding of art and design; ability to speak knowledgeably about collections.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills for a fast-paced gallery environment.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to learn gallery-specific software (CRM/POS).

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer inquiries, providing information about exhibitions, artists, and design pieces.
• Assist with gallery administration and maintain presentation of the space.
• Manage inventory and cataloguing of artworks, support sales processes and follow-ups.
• Coordinate appointments and events, prepare basic promotional materials, and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Gallery Administration

Art & Design knowledge

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Computer Literacy

Professional Demeanor

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in Art, Design, Arts Management, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

POS systems

MS Office / Spreadsheets

Job description

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.