Kiang Malingue | Gallery Assistant / Art Handler

Kiang Malingue was founded in Hong Kong in 2010 to build a critical dialogue between Asian and international contemporary artists, both emerging and established, who combine aesthetic concern with conceptual enquiry, and work across different disciplines from video and installation to painting and sound.
 
We are currently seeking a proactive and organised candidate to join our team as Gallery Assistant / Art Handler in the full range of tasks, including, but not limited to daily operation, archiving, art handing and exhibition management.

Responsibility:
– Assisting daily operation and general administration tasks
− Liaise and coordinate with registrar and gallery manager
– Managing archival records through photographing and updating inventory
− Ensure efficient day to day in-house property movement, packing, installation & de-installation, production, property receipt and release to internal and external clients
– Providing logistics support in condition check, packing/unpacking and moving
− Assist with condition check, take and record condition images, work with registrar on accurate labelling and complete the stock-in process
− Other duties as assigned

Requirement:
− At least 1-2 year working experience in contemporary art, fine art handling or warehouse operation, with gallery experience is desirable
− Very high level of attention to detail and organisational skills, able to work well within a team and a proven ability to communicate well with internal and external clients

Desirable:
– Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and SketchUp
– Experience in handling AV equipment and digital technologies is a plus
− Able to handle physical works, like material handling or heavy lifting

Two gallery spaces locate in Aberdeen and Wan Chai.
Occasional transfer between two locations might be required.
The working hours is from Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 7 pm with an hour lunch break.
Immediate availability is preferable.
Interested parties, please e-mail CV with cover letter stating date of availability, current and expected salary to alberta@kiangmalingue.com
All information received will be treated in strict confidence and used for recruitment purpose only.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.