Temporary Registrar at Hauser & Wirth

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

# Temporary RegistrarHauser & Wirth|New York, NYTemporaryOn-site$75,000 - 85,000 per year---Hauser & Wirth is one of the world’s leading commercial galleries for modern and contemporary art with locations across the US, UK, Europe and Asia. Based out of our New York galleries, we are seeking an experienced Registrar on a fixed 6-month term with a working knowledge of collections care and shipping logistics to join the Operations team. In this role, day-to-day tasks will require extensive collaboration and communication with the Artist Liaison, Sales, and Art Handling teams. The ideal candidate will have experience operating in a fast paced and dynamic environment while maintaining the highest standards.Responsibilities:Arrange shipments of sold artwork to clients and ensure compliance with sales tax regulationsCoordinate logistics between gallery locations, storage, and artist studiosDraft and file incoming and outgoing condition reportsCoordinate treatment and condition reports with conservation studios, as neededMaintain and follow best practices for packing, storing, handling, and shipping artworksWork closely with Sales and Art Handling teams for staff and client viewingsOversee artwork framing, as neededCompile estimates and coordinate logistics budgets for internal gallery exhibitionsMaintain meticulous records and update artworks in database accordinglySkills & Requirements:3-5 years of experience as a Registrar in an international art gallery, museum, or auction houseA self-starter with the ability to solve complex problems under tight deadlines and challenging situationsCapable of operating in a multi-disciplinary environment and collaborating with a large team across international locationsDetail oriented with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyExpertise in New York State Sales Tax regulationsExcellent oral and written communication skillsProven IT skills in all areas, including Microsoft Office Suite and Mac OS X, with the aptitude to learn additional programs as neededAbility to travel between New York gallery and storage locations, as required## Role requirementsMinimum relevant experience: 3 years### Required skillsworking knowledge of collections careshipping logisticsoperate in a fast paced and dynamic environmentarrange shipments of sold artwork to clientscoordinate logistics between gallery locations, storage, and artist studiosdraft and file incoming and outgoing condition reportscoordinate treatment and condition reports with conservation studiosmaintain and follow best practices for packing, storing, handling, and shipping artworkscompile estimates and coordinate logistics budgetsmaintain meticulous records and update artworks in databaseExpertise in New York State Sales Tax regulationsExcellent oral and written communication skillsProven IT skills in all areas, including Microsoft Office Suite and Mac OS X