Gallery Manager - Call For Curators

Overview

Trautwein Herleth is seeking a Gallery Manager in Berlin. This full-time role combines front-of-house responsibilities with exhibition coordination, artist liaison, and operational management. It is a core position supporting daily operations, exhibitions, art fairs, and institutional collaborations, requiring strong organizational skills and an understanding of contemporary art.

Location

Berlin, Germany

Contract

Full-time

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for visitors, press, and clients
• Oversee daily gallery operations and front-of-house activities
• Coordinate exhibitions, art fairs, and related projects
• Liaise with artists, studios, freelancers, and partner institutions
• Maintain and update artist and gallery databases
• Manage website content (artist pages, CVs, archive, news)
• Oversee gallery social media (Instagram content creation and planning)
• Prepare art fair applications and presentation materials
• Support production, logistics, and installation of exhibitions
• Maintain documentation, archives, and image databases
• Assist with research and development of exhibitions

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a gallery or contemporary art institution
• Strong knowledge of contemporary art and institutional contexts
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
• Strong communication skills in German and English (additional languages a plus)
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines
• Proficiency in Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and gallery databases (e.g. Artlogic, Artbutler)
• Team-oriented, proactive, and detail-focused approach
• Flexibility to travel and work in a dynamic schedule