Society Staffing · 4 weeks ago
Gallery Director
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$65K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expSociety Staffing is conducting a confidential search for a Gallery Director to lead a privately owned contemporary art gallery. The role involves overseeing artistic direction, collector relationships, and commercial performance, while maintaining a rigorous exhibition program and supporting sustainable growth.
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No H1B
Hiring Manager
Irving Amigon
Responsibilities
Lead and maintain a rigorous, museum-level exhibition program aligned with the gallery’s long-term vision
Own private sales and collector relationships, overseeing all commercial activity and revenue generation
Represent artists thoughtfully and strategically, supporting placement, visibility, and career development
Maintain the gallery’s positioning, reputation, and public presence with consistency and discretion
Oversee staff, day-to-day operations, and financial performance with full accountability
Support sustainable growth, market relevance, and long-term value creation
Qualification
Required
5 + years as Senior gallery director or equivalent leadership role within the contemporary art market
Strong knowledge of contemporary art, artists, and market trends
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and educate clients
Demonstrated success in high-value sales and long-term collector relationship management
Established relationships with collectors, advisors, and artists at a senior level
Independent, measured, and accountable; comfortable operating without extensive oversight
Discreet, authoritative, and professionally reserved with strong judgment and taste
Availability to work weekends, evenings, and during special gallery events
Valid Driver's License
Valid US Work Authorization
Benefits
Executive base salary with commission and performance-based upside.
Salary is negotiable but depends on experience
Company
Society Staffing
Society Staffing offers recruitment and lifestyle management services for private households and executive roles.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Robert Parry
Chief Executive Officer
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