Gallery Registrar

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Our client, a leading contemporary art gallery, is seeking a Gallery Registrar to join their team in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities include:

Artwork Shipping

• Co-ordinate transport of new artworks from artists’ studios or London Galleries to Hong Kong


• Oversee, carry out and instruct condition reporting for artworks


• Ensure works are insured


• Check and confirm packing and casing requirements


• Support UK registrars with upcoming exhibitions and loans out to and from Hong Kong


• Administer and track the movement of all artworks in and out of the HK Gallery by third party agents


• Coordinate and oversee third party agents carrying out technical duties within the HK Gallery or at third party premises


• Ensure all artwork movements and condition of Hong Kong stock items are kept up to date on IT system

Client

• Arrange safe delivery of artworks in good time


• Work with Client Services, Technical department and third party fine art agents to arrange the installation of artworks at clients’ premises


• Ensure accurate and informed instruction is given to third party fine art agents and clients with regard to handling, installation, care and maintenance of artworks


• Adhere to all Hong Kong S.A.R. Customs requirements on shipment of all artworks


• Obtain all relevant documentation for movements of artworks once collected


• Provide Accounts department with relevant customs documents for processing

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Artwork shipping experience and understanding of tax regulations for shipping in and out of China and Hong Kong


• Languages: fluent English and Cantonese. In addition: Mandarin is an advantage


• Skilled communicator


• Understanding of art work condition checking process


• Knowledge of crating and art work handling issues related to the international movement of art work


• Related work experience in the art industry ideally in a contemporary art gallery or auction house


• Discrete and professional attitude


• Well-organized, self-motivated and able to handle multiple projects and exhibitions under tight deadlines


• Valid permit to work in Hong Kong