Sigmar has an opportunity for a gallery assistant to join its team in London.
About us
Sigmar is an interior design practice and gallery with a focus on original modernist furniture from Scandinavia and Central Europe. The studio was co-founded by furniture specialist Nina Hertig (DK) and designer Ebba Thott (SE) in London, 2005, to bring a holistic approach to how we live. In addition to dealing in vintage design Sigmar is an agent for a number of niche contemporary manufacturers including K.H. Würtz & Carl Auböck. And since establishing Sigmar, the founders have worked on a selection of collaborations to create contemporary products that follow traditional methods of production and match the studio’s approach to uncompromising craftspersonship and integrity in design.
The role
We are looking for a gallery assistant, to join our small team on Kings Road, who is willing to help in each physical and administrative task involved in procuring and selling collectable designs -in person as well as online- and coordinating their national or global delivery.
The role is largely customer facing and hands-on but also includes all other aspects of running a commercial gallery; the successful candidate will not only see exactly how the logistics and business of a design gallery work but be a contributing part of it with a real say on things.
The opportunity is a full-time position, Tuesday to Saturday, based at 263 Kings Road.
Main duties
- selling vintage and contemporary collectable design
- delivering outstanding customer service
- building and maintaining client relationships
- creating exciting gallery displays
- minor/gallery-based furniture restoration and maintenance such as cleaning, oiling, waxing etc.
- run the order fulfilment process, packaging & shipping high value objects
- creating quotations and invoices using accounting software
- photographing, researching and cataloguing items to put online
- writing condition reports, visual and contextual analyses
- updating the website
- helping establish team targets and objectives
The position will suit somebody with:
- a passion for design and interest in design history
- a natural willingness to help and go the extra mile when serving customers
- sensitivity combined with strong initiative and problem-solving skills
- an enthusiasm for eccentric and creative people
- strong attention to detail and accuracy
- high emotional intelligence
- a preference for no two days being the same and diversity in their work
- flexibility and keenness to be involved in all aspects
- superb conversation skills
- the ability to identify changing priorities
- reliability
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