Gallery Manager

Baró; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Baró O-Contemporary in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Gallery Manager to oversee daily operations, exhibitions, and artwork logistics, working closely with the Gallery Director and international team.

The role demands proactive, detail-oriented leadership, coordination of multiple projects, CMS management, and ensuring high standards across display, documentation, and client interactions.

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in gallery management or art logistics.
• Experience with CMS and artwork inventories and archives.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Fluent English and Arabic; other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day gallery operations in Abu Dhabi.
• Supervise gallery space, maintenance, presentation and efficiency.
• Coordinate external suppliers, contractors and service providers.
• Manage administrative processes, schedules and workflows.
• Serve as a key contact between Abu Dhabi gallery and Baró's international locations.
• Plan and coordinate exhibitions, installations and deinstallations.
• Oversee artwork logistics including shipping, storage, and condition reports.
• Collaborate with artists, studios, handlers, installers and production teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and to gallery standards.
• Maintain artwork inventories, archives and CMS records.
• Support sales processes with the international sales team.
• Welcome collectors, curators, institutions and visitors; maintain professionalism.

Skills

Gallery management

Art logistics

Exhibition production

Collection management system

Adobe Creative Cloud

English & Arabic

Communication skills

Education

Art History background

Arts Management studies

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Baró O-Contemporary is seeking an experienced and highly organisedGallery Managerto oversee the daily operations of its Abu Dhabi gallery.

Working closely with the Gallery Director and the wider international team, the Gallery Manager will be responsible for managing gallery operations, exhibition production, artwork logistics, administrative processes, and the overall organisation of the gallery space.

This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong experience in gallery management, logistics, production, supervision, and collections administration. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working independently, coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, and maintaining high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Abu Dhabi gallery.
• Supervise the gallery space, ensuring its maintenance, organisation, presentation, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate external suppliers, contractors, technicians, and service providers.
• Manage administrative processes, internal documentation, schedules, and operational workflows.
• Act as a key point of contact between the Abu Dhabi gallery and Baró's international locations.

Gallery Operations & Management

• Manage the planning, coordination, and production of exhibitions, installations, and deinstallations.
• Oversee artwork logistics, including shipping, customs procedures, transportation, storage, packing, and condition reporting.
• Coordinate with artists, studios, art handlers, installers, fabricators, and external production teams.
• Supervise installation processes, production timelines, and technical requirements.
• Ensure exhibitions and projects are delivered efficiently, on schedule, and according to the gallery's standards.
• Maintain accurate artwork inventories, archives, databases, and internal records.
• Manage consignment agreements, artwork documentation, condition reports, and related administrative materials.
• Oversee the organisation and regular updating of the gallery's Collection Management System (CMS).
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across physical and digital archives.
• Prepare and maintain exhibition checklists, artwork labels, wall texts, and supporting documentation.
• Support sales processes and coordinate with the international sales team.
• Welcome and assist collectors, curators, institutional representatives, and gallery visitors.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and discretion in all client-facing interactions.
• Coordinate exhibition documentation, communication materials, and digital content with the international team.
• Assist with basic graphic design, image editing, and preparation of visual materials when required.

Requirements

• Proven professional experiencein gallery management, art logistics, exhibition production, or a comparable position within the arts and cultural sector.
• Demonstrated experience in logistics, production coordination, operational supervision, and organisational management.
• Strong knowledge of artwork handling, shipping procedures, customs documentation, storage, and installation processes.
• Experience managing artwork inventories, archives, databases, andCollection Management Systems (CMS).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Excellent organisational, administrative, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate external teams, and work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with an international team.
• Fluency inEnglish and Arabic. Additional languages such as Portuguese, Spanish, or French are an advantage.
• Academic background in Art History, Fine Arts, Curatorial Studies, Arts Management, or a related field is preferred.

Location Requirement

• Candidates must already be based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
• Preference will be given to candidates currently residing in Abu Dhabi.
• Applications from candidates based outside the UAE will not be considered.