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