CATALOGUER - DESIGN (TEMP) 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 production of all auction catalogues for the Design department throughout the year. Responsibilities include processing the consigned works of art for sale, including research and catalogue entry writing and proofing; coordination of photography, 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, other offices and outside experts (such as curators, dealers, publishers, etc.) Catalogue property for public and private sales using methods listed above in complete and proofed Christie’s format Oversee the coordination and completion of all necessary restoration projects (liaising with contractors and Christie’s art handler with administrative support from the Sale Coordinator) Assist with writing and preparing catalogue essays, as assigned Flag any authenticity concerns and condition issues in timely manner to appropriate Specialist Serve as primary liaison with outside experts Proof all cataloguing with specialists before submitting final proof to Catalogue Production Prepare property for hilling sessions (meetings to determine value, condition and marketability of property); and amend catalogue sheets after hilling sessions Send out special interest letters to market each upcoming auction, as assigned Prepare condition reports in the system and forward to clients upon request Assist clients in galleries during preview weekend and sale week Maintain department library and research materials Assist with catalogue production where needed Coordinate photography and restoration Work with sale coordinator on necessary property movements between warehouses Work with sale coordinator upon arrival of the property at Christie’s to assess condition Maintain sale images in media library (monitor progress, liaise with photo studio on missing images, deadline constraints) Work with Image Editors to ensure all images are proofed and edited before Catalogue Production Participate in Telephone Bidding with clients during the auction 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 Passion for Design category and knowledge of key artists and market Knowledge of E-mail, Spreadsheet, Word Processing and Presentation software (Microsoft Office preferred) 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 Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces. Close Date: May 30th, 2024 *Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay. Compensation Range Hourly: $21.00 - $23.00 Christie’s is the world’s leading art business. Since 1766, we are known for our extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Every year, we offer around 350 live and online auctions in over 80 specialist categories – including all areas of fine and decorative arts, Asian art and luxury collectables – as well as a long and successful history of private sales. 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