Design Intern

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 

Design Intern

David Zwirner is seeking a Design Intern to work closely with the design team’s Senior Designer, Design Project Manager, and the Design Director. The intern will assist with all things related to David Zwirner’s design including but not limited to: exhibition invitations, ads, social assets, and the production of bespoke projects. 

Qualified candidates for this position should be self motivated, organized, detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and have an interest in art and design as it applies to a commercial gallery.

What you’ll do: 

   Day to day requests from the marketing, digital marketing, content, events and social teams:

• Bespoke designs for online and print applications. Templated digital and print ads, social assets, invitations, and newsletters. This will require adapting existing design systems to various formats

   You will learn and improve on the following:

• Development of design directions
• Visual research
• Asset organization
• Working with type, grids, layout, and sequence
• Prepping/exporting assets for print/online

What we would like you to have:

• Basic working knowledge of Figma, Indesign, Photoshop and After Effects.
• A strong interest in the contemporary art world.
• A proactive mindset—comfortable seeking out tasks, asking questions, and taking ownership of work.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

The Summer internship runs from June through mid-August. Hours are 10AM – 6PM, 5 days a week. To ensure that our interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for a commitment of approximately 3 months for this role. All interns are paid NYC minimum wage of $17/hour. All candidates must be residents of NY, NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided.

Please submit a CV and portfolio / work sample.

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 recruiting@davidzwirner.com. No calls or walk-ins will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.

Global contemporary art gallery representing major artists and estates.