Casual Art Technician

Christie's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Christie’s is seeking a Casual Art Technician to provide hands-on art handling and operational support at King Street galleries and warehouse spaces in London. The role involves safe movement, installation, deinstallation, packing, and preparation of artworks for auctions and exhibitions, with hours offered per business needs.

You'll join the Operations team, ensuring adherence to art handling standards, safety policies, and professional interaction with clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience handling fine art, antiques, or high-value objects is desirable.
• Understanding of safe manual handling and art handling practices.
• Experience with installation, deinstallation, packing, and movement of artworks preferred.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, move, install, deinstall, and pack artworks of varying sizes and media.
• Assist with movement of property between galleries, viewing spaces, photography areas, collection areas, and warehouse locations.
• Support auction exhibitions, pre-sale views, and gallery installations.
• Prepare and pack property for transportation, collection, and storage.
• Represent Christie’s professionally when interacting with clients, visitors, and contractors.

Skills

Art handling

Safe manual handling

Installation & packing

Reliability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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 one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.

Why This Role Matters

The Casual Art Technician provides hands-on art handling and operational support within Christie’s King Street galleries, collection areas, and warehouse spaces. Working as part of the Operations team, the role supports the safe movement, installation, deinstallation, packing, and preparation of artworks for auctions, exhibitions, client collections, and other business activities.

This is a flexible, casual position with hours offered in line with operational requirements and business needs.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Safely handle, move, install, deinstall, and pack artworks of varying sizes and media.
• Assist with the movement of property between galleries, viewing spaces, photography areas, collection areas, and warehouse locations within King Street.
• Support auction exhibitions, pre-sale views, and gallery installations.
• Prepare and pack property for transportation, collection, and storage.
• Follow Christie’s art handling standards and best practices at all times.
• Report any damage, concerns, or handling risks immediately to a supervisor or manager.
• Assist with incoming and outgoing property as required.
• Support inventory and stock-check activities when requested.
• Maintain clean, organised, and safe working areas.
• Support loading and unloading activities relating to deliveries and collections.
• Work collaboratively with specialists, photographers, security teams, and other operational departments.
• Comply with all Health & Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Represent Christie’s professionally when interacting with clients, visitors, and contractors.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Previous experience handling fine art, antiques, or high-value objects is desirable.
• Understanding of safe manual handling and art handling practices.
• Experience with installation, deinstallation, packing, and movement of artworks preferred.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of care.
• Commitment to Health & Safety and safe working practices.

Additional Information

• This is a casual, non-guaranteed hours position. You will not be entitled to Christie’s employee benefits.
• Evening and weekend work may be required during busy auction, exhibition, and installation periods.

Hourly Rate: £15-18 depending on experience

Close Date: 4th October