Art Handling Technician – Exhibitions & Installations

Sotheby's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotheby’s is seeking an art handling technician to support designated departments in the receipt, unpacking, handling, storage, and installation of artworks. The role covers exhibition setup, packing for transport, and coordinating property release, with a flexible schedule including weekends and extra locations as required.

The position emphasizes high standards of client service, collaboration with internal teams and external contractors, and adherence to health and safety regulations in a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in art handling.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Display a positive attitude and adhere to Sotheby’s Service Standards.
• Demonstrates strong self‑motivation and maintains composure and effectiveness in high‑pressure situations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all tasks.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional care in handling, packing, movement & storage of artworks.
• Provide support to designated departments to support cataloguing and photographer requirements.
• Lead gallery installations and deinstallations for designated sales and provide support for all other exhibition installations, including packing for storage or transport.
• Ensure sales are prepared ahead of deadlines with clear communication to the sale coordinator, technician manager and gallery manager; assist in problem-solving for installations/deinstallations.
• Deliver a high level of client service to external clients and internal departments.
• Collaborate with external contractors and gallery manager to complete installations/deinstallations on schedule.
• Maintain areas of responsibility to a high standard.
• Ensure equipment is regularly tested and compliant with Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Proven art handling experience

Prioritization & multitasking

Service standards adherence

Calm under pressure

Communication & collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Sotheby’s is seeking an art handling technician to support designated departments in the receipt, unpacking, handling, storage, and installation of artworks. The role covers exhibition setup, packing for transport, and coordinating property release, with a flexible schedule including weekends and extra locations as required.

The position emphasizes high standards of client service, collaboration with internal teams and external contractors, and adherence to health and safety regulations in a