Flexible Casual Art Handler - Gallery Installations

Cultural Signal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Christie’s King Street galleries seeks a Casual Art Technician to provide hands-on art handling and operational support across galleries, collection spaces, and warehouse areas.

You will move, install, deinstall, pack artworks, and assist with exhibitions, views, and transportation preparation; evening and weekend work may be required.

This casual role offers hourly pay £15-£18, with hours aligned to auctions and operations, and no employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling fine art, antiques, or high-value objects is desirable.
• Understanding of safe manual handling and art handling practices.
• Ability to work flexibly with hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, move, install, deinstall, and pack artworks.
• Assist with movement between galleries, viewing spaces, photography areas, collection areas, and warehouse locations in 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 report any damage or risks.

Skills

Art handling

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Job description

Christie’s King Street galleries seeks a Casual Art Technician to provide hands-on art handling and operational support across galleries, collection spaces, and warehouse areas.

You will move, install, deinstall, pack artworks, and assist with exhibitions, views, and transportation preparation; evening and weekend work may be required.

This casual role offers hourly pay £15-£18, with hours aligned to auctions and operations, and no employee benefits.