Operations Intern
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Position Overview & Specifications
David Zwirner London is seeking a highly motivated Operations Intern for our Internship Program at our London gallery.
Qualified candidates should be highly personable, organized, motivated, and responsible, with an interest in gaining experience in the daily operations of a contemporary art gallery. Please read the specific department descriptions carefully before applying. Candidates for this position should have previous experience working at a gallery or museum.
Primary responsibilities include:
Assist in day to day condition reports, upload condition files in our database and update files with appropriate changes.
Assist with gallery artwork shuttles to and from the gallery.
Maintain ongoing department projects and digitizing shipping documents.
Create scale models as needed for gallery and artist exhibitions and projects.
Assist with project-base inventory spreadsheets.
Assist with the preparation and storage of staff expense reports
Provide support to the gallery manager and the gallery accountant as directed.
To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of 6 months, with a minimum of 5 full days per week. Our gallery hours are 10AM β 6PM, Mondays through Fridays, with additional hours for occasional events and openings.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Absolutely no calls or walk-ins please. Immediate start and eligibility to work in the UK is essential. Interviews for this position will happen during February with a start date of early March .
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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Auctions & Galleries
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Intern roles across David Zwirner Gallery's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Auctions & Galleries.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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