Art Registrar & Logistics Coordinator

Empregara; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hauser & Wirth in New York, NY seeks an experienced Registrar on a fixed 6-month term to join the Operations team, coordinating shipments, condition reports, and close collaboration with Sales and Art Handling for client viewings.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in an international art gallery, strong New York sales tax knowledge, excellent written and oral communication, and IT skills (Microsoft Office and Mac OS X); travel between gallery and storage locations is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Registrar experience in an international art gallery, museum, or auction house.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Knowledge of New York State Sales Tax regulations.
• Proficient IT skills across Microsoft Office and Mac OS X.

Responsibilities

• Arrange shipments of sold artwork to clients and ensure compliance with sales tax regulations.
• Coordinate logistics between gallery locations, storage, and artist studios.
• Draft and file incoming and outgoing condition reports.
• Coordinate treatment and condition reports with conservation studios, as needed.
• Maintain best practices for packing, storing, handling, and shipping artworks.
• Work closely with Sales and Art Handling teams for staff and client viewings.
• Oversee artwork framing, as needed.
• Compile estimates and coordinate logistics budgets for internal gallery exhibitions.
• Maintain meticulous records and update artworks in database accordingly.

Skills

Registrar experience

Shipping logistics

Art handling coordination

Client viewings

Attention to detail

New York sales tax

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mac OS X

Database systems

Job description

Hauser & Wirth in New York, NY seeks an experienced Registrar on a fixed 6-month term to join the Operations team, coordinating shipments, condition reports, and close collaboration with Sales and Art Handling for client viewings.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in an international art gallery, strong New York sales tax knowledge, excellent written and oral communication, and IT skills (Microsoft Office and Mac OS X); travel between gallery and storage locations is expected.