Director

Tanya Leighton

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Tanya Leighton seeks an experienced Director to oversee all gallery activities in Berlin and internationally. A successful candidate will speak both English and German fluently, and demonstrate experience of leading a small team in a fast-moving gallery environment. Working directly with the owner they will build on the gallery’s reputation as a respected industry leader.

Responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • In conversation with the owner, develop the exhibition and events programme across the two spaces in Berlin, and off-site projects internationally.

  • Maximise sales in primary and secondary markets, drawing on knowledge and network to place artworks in significant public and private collections.

  • Lead the gallery’s digital strategy, social media activities and develop the online viewing room programme.

  • Prepare presentations for private viewings with curators and private collectors.

  • Initiate and host in-person and virtual tours and meetings.

  • As the gallery’s primary liaison, work closely with the represented artists in all areas of the production, exhibition, and promotion of their work.

  • Liaise with curators and institutional representatives to develop opportunities for the artists’ work in museum exhibitions and at biennials.

  • Financial oversight, monitoring and maintaining tight annual budgets, monthly cash flows, sales forecasts and profit and loss reports.

  • Manage a small team in Berlin and work effectively across time zones in communication with the gallery owner.

  • Write descriptive texts about key artworks, fair applications, press releases and formal communications.

  • Build and maintain the most productive, efficient and happy team.

  • Represent the gallery, its artists and programme at international art events at the highest level.

  • Develop gallery protocol to ensure the highest standard of presentation and client service in all areas.

  • The Director will work closely with the Gallery Manager, Finance Manager, Registrar and Gallery Assistants.

Requirements

Candidate Specifications

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience working as a Director in a commercial gallery or similar position in the art world.

  • Postgraduate degree in Art History or other art adjacent subject.

  • An experienced client manager with a demonstrated record of significant institutional and private sales.

  • Professional art writing experience with demonstrated published outcomes.

  • Proven experience of steady financial oversight, maintaining a strong, successful business.

  • Experience of ambitious digital development and online sales platforms preferred.

  • A broad professional network in Germany is preferred.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please send a resume and cover letter,

citing a minimum of two references to jobs@tanyaleighton.com with ‘Director, Tanya Leighton’ in the subject line. Applicants without the above specifications need not apply.

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Posted on October 24