Art & Business Graduate Rotation Program

Christie´s; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Fitness reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Commuter benefits

Back-up child & elder care

Perks and discounts

Job summary

Christie’s Graduate Training Programme offers a 12-month placement in New York designed to build commercial awareness and specialist skills across auction, cataloguing, client services and operations.

Participants gain hands-on experience, mentorship from senior staff, and exposure to cross-functional teams, with opportunities to contribute to live auctions, research provenance, and drive innovation within a historic art business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher achieved by start of programme
• Excellent communication and client service skills are essential
• Strong interest in art history and commercial awareness preferred

Responsibilities

• Cataloguing and research—assist in cataloguing items with provenance
• Provide exceptional client service in-person and digitally
• Coordinate auction registration and live/online bidding
• Process payments and assist with reconciliation of sales
• Engage in rotational learning and development across departments
• Contribute to special projects to improve operations and client experience
• Present findings to senior management

Skills

Excellent communication

Fluency in English

Additional language

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

Tech native

Digital innovation

Client service mindset

Collaborative teamwork

Interest in art world

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Christie’s Graduate Training Programme offers a 12-month placement in New York designed to build commercial awareness and specialist skills across auction, cataloguing, client services and operations.

Participants gain hands-on experience, mentorship from senior staff, and exposure to cross-functional teams, with opportunities to contribute to live auctions, research provenance, and drive innovation within a historic art business.