Warehouse Technician/Art Handler

David Zwirner; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

PTO & Summer Fridays

401(k) with employer contributions

Commuter benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Fitness benefits

Cultural memberships

Job summary

David Zwirner, Inc. in New York is seeking a Warehouse Technician / Art Handler for its Queens facility. You will manage receipt and release of shipments, ensure safe packing for storage or transit, and collaborate with the photography team to document inventory.

The role requires 2+ years in art handling, a BA preferred, the ability to lift 50 lbs, and precise record-keeping. Regular hours are Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm, with overtime eligibility and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in art handling or fine art warehousing.
• BA in Art History or related preferred.
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs and perform physical duties.
• Accurate updating of records in company database.
• Self-starter who works well in a team.
• Willing to work outside standard hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Organize receipt and release of all shipments.
• Ensure artworks are packed safely for storage or transit.
• Document inventory with in-house Photography team.
• Maintain warehouse organization and space-saving efforts.
• Maintain inventory and database records; oversee labeling and scanning.

Skills

Art handling

Attention to detail

Forklift experience

OSHA experience

Team player

Physically fit

Education

BA in Art History

Tools

Inventory database

Labeling & scanning

Job description

David Zwirner has galleries in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and Hong Kong, and represents more than eighty artists, estates, and foundations. Beyond its global exhibition program, the gallery is also active across publishing, print editions, podcasts, artist projects, and advisory services, offering team members exposure to the full breadth of its work.

Who will work well with us:

• The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn.
• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.

About the Opportunity

Warehouse Technician/Art Handler | $65-70k annual salary, paid hourly; overtime eligible

David Zwirner seeks a full-time Warehouse Technician / Art Handler for its fine art storage facility in Queens, NY. Candidates must be diligent, extremely organized, and possess excellent time management and communication skills. Scheduled working hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

What you’ll do:

• Organize and execute receipt and release of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Ensure that all artworks are packed safely for storage or transit; re-pack appropriately when necessary.
• Work closely w/ in-house Photography team to document and process inventory.
• Implement organizational and space-saving efforts throughout all warehouse locations.
• Maintain inventory and up-to-date database records, oversee labeling and scanning of warehouse inventory.
• Assist Registration team with timely and thorough condition checks; appropriately flag issues when necessary.
• Responsible for general maintenance throughout facility.
• Ad hoc projects as needed.

What we would like you to have:

• 2+ years of experience with art handling, fine art warehousing, and/or general shipping procedures.
• BA in Art History, Art Business, Art Management, or similar is preferred.
• The capability to lift at least 50 lbs and perform rigorous physical duties.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently update records and locations within the company database.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working cooperatively and collegially within a team.
• Able to adhere to required security and safety procedures.
• Attention to detail is an absolute must.
• Forklift and OSHA experience is a plus.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and special projects.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours as requested.

What you will love about David Zwirner:

• Access to the program: Invitations to exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists, estates, curators, and scholars, both at the gallery and off-site.
• Health and wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
• Time off: Generous PTO and leave, as well as Summer Fridays.
• Financial benefits: A 401(k) with automatic employer contributions.
• Additional benefits: Commuter, Flexible Spending Accounts and fitness benefits.
• Cultural memberships: Corporate memberships to a range of local museums.

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.