Operations Intern
Davidzwirnergallery
Posted: April 1, 2026
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Quick Summary
We're looking for an Operations Intern to join our London team, working with our artists to oversee the day-to-day operations of our global exhibition program, including managing logistics, coordinating with curators and other stakeholders, and assisting with exhibition installations and events. The ideal candidate will be passionate and interested in the art world, with excellent communication and organizational skills.
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Job Description
At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary markets, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today.
Who will work well with us:
• The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn.
• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply.
About the Opportunity
Operations Intern
David Zwirner is seeking an Operations Intern to support the London gallery location. 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.
What you’ll do:
• Support on-site gallery events as needed.
• Support the Operations team with hospitality and preparation for visiting staff.
• Assist the Operations team with maintaining presentable and well-stocked spaces.
• Support the Front Desk team with gallery errands and ad hoc tasks.
• Assist the Technical department with models, gallery artwork shuttles, inventory checks, SketchUp renders, and small artwork installations and show changes.
• Submit Expensify reports for the Operations and Technical teams.
• Work alongside and in collaboration with our Sales Intern and Communication and Photography Intern.
• Conduct ad hoc project support.
Please note that there are general/ad hoc intern tasks included in the role.
What we would like you to have:
• Highly personable, focused, and hardworking nature.
• A detail-oriented eye for the aesthetic needs of an efficient, organized, elevated office space.
• Previous experience working at a gallery or museum.
To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of 6 months. Our gallery hours are 10AM – 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.
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.
If you need assistance in applying to a role, you may reach out to [email protected]. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.