Casual Fine 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

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.