What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director position at Evan Beard & Co.?
New York, NY | Full-Time | On-Site
Evan Beard & Co is a full-service art advisory and private brokerage firm that advises collectors, estates and institutions on the acquisition, sale, and management of blue-chip Modern, Post-War, and Contemporary art. We are deal-focused by design — sourcing works, structuring transactions, and building collections that hold their value over time.
We are looking for a Director who can operate as a trusted deal-maker and advisor. You will manage client relationships, run transactions, and contribute meaningfully to the firm's sourcing and brokerage activity. This is a fully in-person role based at our Upper East Side office.
Responsibilities
- Execute buy- and sell-side transactions across primarily the secondary market, with a focus on blue-chip Modern, Post-War, and Contemporary works
- Source artworks through galleries, auction houses, private collections, estates, and distressed situations
- Apply our three-tier acquisition framework — evaluating the artist, the opportunity, and the work — to every potential acquisition
- Conduct internal market analysis and fair market value assessments to inform negotiating strategy
- Manage the full deal process with our team’s support: price negotiation, due diligence, authentication and provenance research, legal coordination, logistics, and closing
- Run competitive auction consignment bake-offs and negotiate guarantees and enhanced-hammer terms on behalf of clients
- Structure and execute private treaty sales with full discretion
- Produce polished client-facing materials: acquisition dossiers, factsheets, condition summaries, and collection reports
- Support asset management mandates: collection inventory, appraisal coordination, and collection performance reporting
Qualifications
- 8–10 years of experience in art dealing, advisory, auction, or private brokerage
- Demonstrated track record with high-value blue-chip transactions
- Deep familiarity with the auction ecosystem and private market channels
- Strong working knowledge of appraisal methodology, authentication processes, and provenance research
- Existing relationships with collectors, galleries, and auction specialists
- Exceptional written and verbal communication — you can present a work, write a compelling dossier, and hold a room
- Highly organized, discreet, and comfortable managing multiple transactions simultaneously
About Evan Beard & Co.
Founded by Evan Beard, former Head of Art Finance & Advisory at Bank of America, Evan Beard & Co. operates as a discreet private practice for the world's most discerning collectors. We advise on acquisitions, sales, auction consignments, appraisals, and collection strategy — always with one eye on financial return and one on art historical significance.
To apply, please send your CV to info@evan-beard.com. Learn more at www.evan-beard.com or follow us @evanbeardco.
Our office is located at 19 East 66th Street, New York, NY 10065.