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Musichead Gallery, a leading photography gallery specializing in iconic and unseen images devoted to music history, is currently seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Gallery Assistant to join our team. Founded in 1998 by Detroit luminary Sam Milgrom, Musichead has grown from a small storefront to its current location at 7420 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046. We represent over 80 photographers and offer thousands of prints, spanning genres and decades, in a variety of sizes.
As a Gallery Assistant at Musichead Gallery, you will play a crucial role in supporting the gallery director and ensuring the smooth running of our daily operations. This dynamic position requires excellent organizational skills, multitasking abilities, and a passion for music, photography, and the arts. This position is an opportunity for career growth and has a clear path for advancement.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Assist the gallery director with client sales, offering exceptional customer service and fostering positive relationships with clients and visitors.
Manage and maintain the gallery’s extensive inventory of prints and photographic artwork.
Upload and manage data in ArtLogic, ensuring all artwork information is accurate and up-to-date.
Conduct regular physical inventory checks and maintain an accurate inventory database.
Establish and maintain a well-organized digital filing system for artwork and related documentation.
Manage incoming inventory, including receiving, inspecting, and properly storing artworks.
Process customer orders, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment.
Create and maintain artist consignment lists, ensuring all necessary information is readily available.
Assist with marketing initiatives, including social media, email campaigns, and promotional activities.
Support event planning, including exhibitions, artist talks, book signings, and concerts.
Perform data entry and maintain organized records for gallery operations.
Oversee day-to-day gallery management, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment for clients and visitors.
Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in art history, museum studies, or a related field.
Minimum 2 years of experience working in a gallery, museum, or similar arts organization, preferably in a gallery or sales assistant role.
Programs & Skills
Proficiency in ArtLogic or similar art management software.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Exceptional customer service skills and a professional demeanor.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
A can-do attitude, a desire to learn and grow, and the ability to adapt to new challenges.
Knowledge of fine art photography and music history is a plus.
How to Apply
Musichead Gallery is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, we strongly encourage you to apply.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to info@musichead.com. We look forward to reviewing your application and the possibility of welcoming you to the Musichead Gallery team!
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Posted on January 2