Gallery Executive

About the role

The Gallery Assistant will support the daily operations of Pearl Lam Projects, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment for visitors. This full-time, on-site role is based in Singapore and works closely with gallery sales staff to uphold high standards of customer service and contribute to a positive visitor experience.

Key responsibilities

• Greeting guests, providing exhibition information, and answering inquiries in a courteous and knowledgeable manner
• Assisting with gallery administration tasks such as maintaining records, handling correspondence, coordinating appointments, and supporting event logistics
• Monitoring exhibition spaces, supporting installation and deinstallation, and monitoring the condition of artworks
• Coordinating vendor services such as lighting, cleaning, and security
• Collaborating with the team on sales support, client follow-up, and basic inventory management

About you

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Simplified Chinese is a must; additional language skills are advantageous
• Professional presentation and excellent interpersonal skills; good manners essential for interacting with visitors, artists, and partners
• Proficiency in standard office software and comfortable learning gallery management tools
• Ability to work within gallery hours (11:00 to 23:00, Monday to Sunday): candidates must be willing to work night shifts, encompassing both regular schedules and irregular shift patterns
• Experience in art galleries or related environments is preferred but not mandatory
• Right of work in Singapore; immediate availability is highly desirable

About us

Pearl Lam Projects is a leading force in Asia's contemporary art scene, fostering international dialogue and cross-cultural exchange between East and West since 2005. The gallery is known for museum-quality exhibitions that challenge established perceptions of cultural practice in Asia and emphasize an educational, curatorially rigorous approach. With flagship spaces in Hong Kong's Central district and Shanghai's Bund district, the gallery works with a carefully selected roster of Chinese and international artists. An international team supports Pearl Lam Projects' global presence at major art fairs such as The Armory Show, Art Cologne, Art Basel Hong Kong, Frieze Masters, and West Bund Art and Design.