GALLERY ASSOCIATE & CREATIVE ASSISTANT
Seasonal Full-Time | November 15 – April 15 | $25/hour + 5% commission on qualifying sales
40 hours/week | Approximately 30 hours gallery-based + 10 flexible/remote hours
We are looking for a personable, organized, and creative individual to help operate a small fine-art photography gallery in Snowmass Village.
This is a unique position that combines gallery sales and guest experience, gallery operations, e-commerce, and creative support. The ideal candidate is someone who is genuinely interested in photography and art, enjoys talking with people, and is comfortable taking initiative and working independently.
The person in this role will become very familiar with the photographer's work, creative process, collections, limited editions, and the stories behind the photographs, and will play an important role in creating a thoughtful experience for gallery visitors and collectors.
GALLERY — APPROXIMATELY 30 HOURS/WEEK
Guest Experience
Welcome visitors and create a warm, personal gallery experience
Introduce guests to the work when appropriate
Answer questions about the photographs, locations, creative process, and exhibitions
Provide information about the artist and gallery
Help visitors explore purchasing options
Develop relationships with collectors and potential clients
Sales
Sell limited-edition photographs, books, and other gallery products
Learn the artwork, editions, sizes, pricing, and availability well enough to confidently speak with buyers
Follow up with interested collectors
Prepare sales paperwork and invoices
Process payments
Maintain customer and collector information
Gallery Operations
Open and close the gallery
Maintain a clean, organized, and beautifully presented space
Monitor artwork and gallery displays
Maintain inventory
Assist with installation and artwork handling
Coordinate local deliveries and pickups
Order packaging and gallery supplies
Fulfillment & E-Commerce
Package and ship books, prints, and other orders
Fulfill website book and print orders
Add and update products on the website
Create wall mockups for clients
Assist clients with artwork placement and sizing
Make simple website text and photo updates
Events & Marketing
Assist with gallery openings and events
Help promote workshops and private experiences
Assist with event and workshop scheduling
Capture occasional behind-the-scenes content
Assist with social media and email/newsletter content
FLEXIBLE CREATIVE & ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS — APPROXIMATELY 10 HOURS/WEEK
The remaining hours each week may be completed at the gallery or remotely, depending on the needs of the business.
Tasks may include:
Website updates
Adding products to the website
Resizing and preparing images for web and social media
Creating wall mockups for social media and gallery marketing
Basic Lightroom image preparation
Organizing digital files and image archives
Assisting with social media content
Administrative and organizational projects
IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for someone who:
Has a genuine interest in photography, art, and visual storytelling
Is comfortable talking intelligently and enthusiastically about photography
Is warm, personable, and confident with clients
Can provide a high level of hospitality and customer service
Is comfortable working with private clients and collectors
Is organized and detail-oriented
Can work independently and take initiative
Has strong written and verbal communication skills
Has previous experience in a gallery, luxury hospitality, high-end retail, photography, interior design, or a similar client-facing environment
Previous gallery experience is helpful but not required. The most important qualities are personality, reliability, curiosity, organization, and a genuine interest in art and photography.
COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE
$25/hour
5% commission on net fine-art sales directly generated by the employee, excluding sales tax, shipping, and discounted amounts
40 hours/week during the winter season
Seasonal position: November 15 – April 15
Option to extend employment into the summer season
Approximately 30 hours/week based in the gallery, with 10 flexible hours that may be completed at the gallery or remotely
Tentative gallery hours: 11am–7pm, with flexibility depending on business needs
Weekend and holiday availability will be required during the busy winter season
No health insurance benefits
Commission Structure
Employee-Generated Sales — 5% Commission
The employee will receive a 5% commission on net fine-art sales when the employee both originates the sales opportunity and directly closes the transaction.
An employee-generated lead is generally defined as a prospective client or collector who first engages with the gallery through the employee and whose interest in purchasing fine-art photography is developed through the employee's direct sales efforts.
Employee-Assisted Sales — 2% Commission
The employee will receive a 2% commission on net fine-art sales when the sales opportunity or client relationship was originally generated by the owner or another existing source, but the employee provides meaningful assistance in developing or completing the sale.
Meaningful assistance may include conducting a gallery presentation, discussing artwork and editions with the client, helping select artwork or sizing, preparing wall mockups, following up with the client, preparing sales materials, or completing the transaction.
Non-Commissionable Sales
No commission will be paid on:
Sales generated and completed directly by the owner without meaningful employee involvement
Website sales completed without employee involvement
Sales of books, postcards, merchandise, workshops, or other non-fine-art products or services
Sales tax, shipping, and other pass-through charges
The discounted portion of any sale
Lead Attribution
Lead attribution will generally be determined based on the origin of the client relationship. When there is uncertainty regarding whether a sale is employee-generated or employee-assisted, the owner will make the final determination based on the documented history of the client interaction.
Net Fine-Art Sales
For purposes of calculating commission, "net fine-art sales" means the final amount actually paid for the artwork after any discounts, excluding sales tax, shipping, framing or other pass-through charges.
To apply for the position, reach out to tamara@tamarasusa.com
