Cataloguer, Post-War & Contemporary Art

Cataloguer, Post-War & Contemporary Art The Company Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this over 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Respect, Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business. The Role The Cataloguer position contributes to the preparation of property for sale in for the assigned Specialist department throughout the year. Responsibilities include processing the consigned works of art for sale, including research, catalogue entry writing and proofing, drafting condition reports for review; coordination of photography, preparation of proposals and pitch documents, and varying duties as dictated by department size and frequency of sales. Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to Research property for bibliography, provenance and exhibition history using libraries, on-line databases, the internet, and outside experts (such as curators, dealers, publishers, etc.). Catalogue property for public auction and private sales using methods listed above in complete and proofed Christie’s format. Write and prepare catalogue essays. Contact all relevant experts, artists’ estates and/or galleries for authentication and cataloguing verification purposes. Flag any authenticity concerns and condition issues in timely manner to appropriate specialist. Proof all cataloguing with specialists before submitting final proof for publication. Prepare property for hilling sessions (meetings to determine value, condition and marketability of property); and amend catalogue sheets after hilling sessions. Liaise with Image Editors to ensure the works in the sale are correctly color-edited and all images are passed-for-print Liaise with Proposals team and assist with drafting Proposals for Sale Send out special interest letters to market each upcoming auction, as assigned. Prepare condition reports in the system and forward to clients upon request. Prepare Specialist Speaking Points for highlights including comparables and a competitive landscape analysis. Assist clients in galleries during preview weekend and sale week. Maintain department library and research materials. Assist with catalogue production where needed. Coordinate photography, restoration, copyright approval. Serve as primary liaison with outside experts Maintain sale images in media library (monitor progress, liaise with photo studio on missing images, deadline constraints). Participate in Telephone Bidding with clients during auctions. Assistance with appraisals – liaison between Trust & Estates and department Other duties as assigned by Manager. The Candidate Bachelor’s degree in the fine or decorative art category preferred, or equivalent work experience. Minimum 2 years paid experience in the Arts. Knowledge of E-mail, Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat software. Ability to learn Christie’s systems Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication. Superior client service skills. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Demonstrates ability to multi-task and prioritize for a high-volume environment. Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail as well as excellent organization skills. Ability to work extended hours to meet deadlines. The Benefits Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums) 401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits) Life Insurance - 3x base salary up to $400k (100% paid by Christie’s) Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s) Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks. Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month Back Up Child & Elder Care – up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice. Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits