Gallery Assistant NYC

Artemest; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace

Entrepreneurial mentality

Innovative and tech-oriented

Job summary

Artemest in New York seeks a Gallery Assistant to support the VP and Trade Sales team, delivering luxury client service and brand experiences within the showroom. The role focuses on operations, exhibitions, and sales support, helping to maintain an organized sample room and high standards of presentation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in luxury design retail, strong communication, and a passion for interior design.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience at a luxury design retailer, gallery or high-end furniture sales.
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Architecture or Interior Design preferred.
• Strong communication with design community and consumers; highly organized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; weekend availability (Saturdays).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate gallery to the highest brand standards.
• Prepare and install exhibitions and maintain visual merchandising.
• Support marketing and sales; manage client data and CRM reporting.
• Build relationships with clients, architects and interior designers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design/Architecture/Interior Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Artemest is a company specialized in Italian craftsmanship and contemporary design with over 1,000 of Italy’s finest artisans and brands. With offices in Milan, Bologna, London, Dubai, Miami, and New York, Artemest serves private clients, interior designers, and large-scale development projects across the globe. Founded in 2015 by the shared vision of CEO Marco Credendino and Creative Director Ippolita Rostagno, Artemest mission is to share the beauty and uniqueness of Italian craftsmanship with the world.

Position:

To enhance its team, Artemest is looking for an efficient Gallery Assistant to support the VP and Trade Sales team in achieving all Gallery & Trade sales and service goals while providing an outstanding brand experience and business environment for the A&D community and consumer clients. Also to ensure efficient operations of the showroom/gallery while providing excellent client service and best in class luxury experience to support the brand positioning. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and a strong passion for Interior Design.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Maintenance & Operations:

• Perform operational, maintenance, and administrative functions as needed to ensure smooth and efficient gallery operations to the highest brand standards
• Provide best in class luxury experience and outstanding level of client service for gallery visitors
• Maintain & catalogue an organized and well displayed sample room

Exhibitions & Events:

• Work on Gallery exhibitions preparation and installation, as needed
• Ensure that the products display and visual merchandising in the gallery is in line with the brand image and to the highest standard
• Assist with galleria events

Marketing & Sales Support:

• Execute gallery marketing initiatives to increase gallery traffic and team sales
• Enrich the company database through client data registration and profiling
• Nurture positive relationships with new and existing clients, architects, and interior designers in support of the Gallery Manager and Trade Team sales
• Use the company CRM and Excel reporting tools, as needed to assist with and report team sales

Requirements:

What are we looking for?

• At least 2 years of experience at a luxury design retailer, gallery or high-end furniture sales
• Bachelor’s degree (Design, Architecture, Interior Design preferred)
• Good knowledge of the sector and strong ability to communicate clearly with the design community & consumers
• Great interpersonal skills to coordinate working relationships with potential clients
• Result-driven with a proactive approach to achieving goals
• Highly organized with the ability to plan and prioritize
• Aesthetic sensibility and passion for luxury products
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Availability to work on Saturdays

Other information:

Our Perks

• Positive workplace. We’re a young team (29 y/o on average) that works in harmony and that is extremely passionate about the Artemest mission.
• Entrepreneurial mentality. We’re always looking for people eager to step up their tasks and skills.
• Innovative and tech-oriented environment. We’re changing the way people buy, sell, and perceive luxury.