HIRING: Gallery and Projects Assistant
Gallery and Projects Assistant with House of Bandits and Sarabande (3 month contract)
Sarabande was set up by the late designer, Lee Alexander McQueen, who left the majority of his estate to supporting creative and visionary talent. In addition to providing scholarships and studio space for artists, Sarabande produces a number of events, from the practical to the inspirational.
House of Bandits is a gallery by Sarabande which started in 2020, acting as the commercial arm of the foundation. We stock fine art, craft, jewellery, prints, fashion, sculpture and more. We have an eclectic aesthetic that reflects the breadth of creatives supported by the foundation over the years, consigning works both by current studio residents and alumni. The profits of all sales directly support our artists and the running of the foundation.
Our physical store is in Sarabande High Road, in Tottenham, but House of Bandits also functions as an e-commerce platform with all pieces available for sale online. We put on pop-ups and participate in fairs. Up to date we have held a residency in Selfridges, debuted at Photo London, Echo Soho and Minor Attractions.
We are currently delivering our most ambitious project to date: curating and installing over 1,000 artworks throughout the new St. Regis Hotel in central London, alongside an upcoming multi-location residency at Selfridges.
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and enthusiastic Gallery Assistant to support both projects while contributing to the day-to-day running of the gallery and Foundation.
The Role:
• Support the Gallery Manager with the daily running of House of Bandits.
• Support Sarabande foundation with daily admin and events requirements
• Manage artwork inventory, stock control and artwork logistics.
• Liaise with artists regarding consignments, deliveries and documentation.
• Assist with exhibition, pop-up and installation planning, including artwork labelling and catalogues
• Deliver excellent customer service and sales in the gallery and during pop-ups. • Process sales, online orders and client enquiries.
• Maintain artwork records and e-commerce listings.
• Assist with exhibition installs, events and special projects across the Foundation.
• Assistance with labelling, making of the catalogue and installation organisation of the St Regis project
Key Requirements:
• Passion for contemporary art and the emerging creative sector.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in a client-facing sales environment.
• Artwork handling and installation awareness.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• Proactive, adaptable and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Flexibility and willingness to support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Competent with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace/Adobe
Sarabande is an inspiring working environment and working within a small team, you will have the opportunity to be involved with on-the-job experience and have ownership on day to day tasks. Hands on approach is invaluable.
Location: Sarabande High Road, 808-810 High Rd, London N17 0DH and sometimes Sarabande Haggerston 22 Hertford Road, N1 5SH
Hours: Monday – Friday 9.30- 6pm with some evening and weekend work required for events and during Selfridges pop up
Start date ASAP
Please apply by sending an email titled ‘Sarabande Gallery Assistant Application’ with your CV and your availability to hana@sarabandefoundation.org