At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field, with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary and secondary markets, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers of some of the most influential artists today. 

Who will work well with us:

• The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn.
• We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change, returning to work, and those wanting to learn and grow within the industry, to apply. 

About the Opportunity 

Interim Project Manager, Photography & Imaging | $32,500 for a 6-month contract role

David Zwirner seeks a Project Manager to provide critical coordination and workflow support for the Photography & Imaging team during a six-month leave coverage. This role reports to the Director of Photography & Imaging, and ensures that projects move smoothly from request to delivery, deadlines are met, and communication across teams stays clear and consistent.

The duration of this position will run approximately from January 8th  - June 8th, 2026. This is a full-time position, paid at an hourly rate and is overtime eligible. Candidates must be diligent, extremely organized, and possess excellent time management and communication skills.

What you’ll do: 

• Manage and maintain Asana boards for photo, video, and rendering workflows.
• Traffic incoming requests and ensure timelines, priorities, and assignments are clear.
• Keep all stakeholders updated on project status; proactively renegotiate deadlines when needed.
• Partner with the photo team and cross-functional requestors to maintain clear, timely communication.
• Track upcoming exhibition, fair, and sales deadlines to ensure on-time delivery of assets.
• Support the migration of our Asana kanban board into a new custom kanban build within the Orange Logic DAM.

What we would like you to have: 

• Associate-level professional with project management experience.
• Strong Asana expertise and ability to manage multiple active workflows.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to keep multiple projects moving simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to anticipate and unblock bottlenecks.
• Experience with DAM systems (especially Orange Logic).
• Familiarity with CMS tools.
• Photoshop knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency with Gmail and Google Workspace.
• A working style that is friendly, proactive, and collaborative.
• The ability to learn quickly and thrive in a creative, cross-functional, deadline-driven environment.
• Comfortable working with teams that require flexibility and adaptability.

What you will love about David Zwirner: 

• David Zwirner has pioneered initiatives dedicated to the gallery’s long-standing commitment to kaleidoscopic storytelling, including: David Zwirner Online, David Zwirner Books, Dialogues, Utopia Editions, and Consignments.
• Premier Access - to private on-site and off-site events, such as exhibition previews, book signings, talks, and walkthroughs with gallery artists and estate members, and external curators and scholars.
• Staff-driven projects and fundraising initiatives. This includes David Zwirner's commitment to Galleries Commit.
• Benefits! Flexible workplace and commuter benefits, corporate memberships to museums, including the Whitney, MOMA, and others. Summer Fridays, generous PTO and leave, and family medical, dental, and vision benefits. 401K savings plan with automatic employer contributions.

Please submit a resume and cover letter, and be prepared to provide three (3) professional references upon request.

David Zwirner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance in applying to a role, you may reach out to [email protected]. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.