Gallery Assistant – No Average Job, No Average Gallery

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BSMT


Job: Gallery Assistant – No Average Job, No Average Gallery

Job: Gallery Assistant – No Average Job, No Average Gallery

Organisation: BSMT

Postcode: E84AR

  • Job Title: Gallery Assistant – No Average Job, No Average Gallery
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Hybrid
  • Closing date: Sun, 31 Aug 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

BSMT seeks a Gallery Assistant to join our friendly team. We are looking for someone energetic, with a passion for the arts and a willingness to grow within their position, as well as someone who is comfortable working with the public and behind the scenes in an administrative capacity.

You should be personable and professional, comfortable working within a small team but equally comfortable interacting with guests on opening nights, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills as well as good written communication, be highly organised and be able to prioritise and work through tasks quickly and unsupervised. Photography and photo retouching skills are essential for this role. Taking initiative and thinking proactively is key.

ABOUT BSMT

Founded in 2015 by Lara Fiorentino and Gregory Key, BSMT is an Urban Contemporary gallery located in East London’s Dalston.

Our exhibition and publishing programme is dedicated to championing a diverse selection of established and emerging artists. We work directly with artists producing solo and group shows, we publish our own print editions and have a framing studio on site.

CONDITIONS OF WORK

Contract: Freelance.
Salary: starting at £15.50 p/h increasing with experience.
Hours of Work: Initially 2 days a week (one weekday and one weekend day) with half an hour for lunch, 8 hours per day.
The period of notice is 2 months in writing on either side.
Probation period: 1 month.
Start date: immediate.

Please send a 2 minute video to 07757706562 telling us why you are best suited for this role. Successful applicants will then be invited to send over their CV’s.

Please note : A paid trial shift of photography and photo retouching will follow the interview as part of the application process.

Job Requirements

Essential Qualities we’re looking for:

  • Excellent customer service skills in-person and via email
  • At least 2 years of experience in a client facing role
  • A passion for and knowledge of Urban and Contemporary art
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills including experience working with Google Drive (sheets, docs) and Dropbox
  • Knowledge and experience working with WIX
  • Proficiency in the Adobe creative suite (Photoshop and Indesign) essential
  • Photography skills are essential – photographing artwork for catalogues as well as gallery private views.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms (IG, FB, LinkedIn).
  • A proactive self-starter who is organised, practical and reliable.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines

Desirable Qualities:

  • Research skills
  • Marketing skills
  • Copywriting skills.
  • Knowledge of and experience working at art fairs.
  • Experience with art database systems (Artsy)
  • Curatorial/installation experience.
  • Experience handling printed materials and art packing.

Job Responsibilities

CLIENT FACING

  • Welcoming clients and customers into the gallery at opening nights and on weekends, answering enquiries and providing information about the artworks.
  • Answering client emails and assisting with enquiries.
  • Taking customer orders for purchase of artworks and framing.
  • Making and processing sales at the gallery

ADMINISTRATIVE/GALLERY TASKS

  • Updating inventory using in-house systems (Wix, Artsy, Google Drive).
  • Photographing new artworks and uploading these products onto our sales platforms.
  • Creating content for so
  • Liaising with guests for upcoming shows and creating guest lists
  • Liaising with artists in the lead up to an exhibition and collating and organising promotional materials Occasionally packing, shipping orders and organising deliveries.
  • Daily operations of the gallery, ensuring that it operates smoothly and efficiently

Note: This is a general overview, duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on the needs of the gallery

How to Apply

Founded in 2015, BSMT Gallery is an independent Urban Contemporary art space in Dalston, connecting street culture with the gallery world. We showcase emerging and established artists from the UK and beyond, producing exhibitions, editions, and running a bespoke framing service. We’re a small, passionate team in a fast-paced creative environment where initiative, adaptability and ideas matter. No two days are the same, and your work has a direct impact.
We get a lot of interest in this role, so before we even look at CVs, we want to hear from you. Please send a 2-minute video via WhatsApp to 07757 706562 along with your CV, telling us why you are the best candidate for this position. Only applicants who submit a video will be considered, and successful candidates will then be invited for an interview.
Please note: Following the interview stage, shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a paid trial shift involving photography and photo retouching as part of the selection process

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