Art Department Research & Cataloging Assistant (Temporary)

Cultural Signal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Christie’s is seeking a Full-time Department Assistant, Design (Temporary) to support the Specialist team in researching artists and artworks for upcoming auctions. The role involves research in libraries and online, assisting with provenance and cataloging, and helping with image editing and client communications.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate or master's students, with strong Excel skills and a keen eye for detail, able to work across Rockefeller Center and Brooklyn warehouses in a

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced arts environment.

Responsibilities

• Research artists and artworks for upcoming auctions using Christie’s libraries and online resources.
• Assist with provenance, exhibition history and literary research.
• Support cataloguers in the Rockefeller Center and Red Hook warehouses, and help with image and caption edits.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Undergrad or masters candidate status

Tools

Excel

Job description

Christie’s is seeking a Full-time Department Assistant, Design (Temporary) to support the Specialist team in researching artists and artworks for upcoming auctions. The role involves research in libraries and online, assisting with provenance and cataloging, and helping with image editing and client communications.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate or master's students, with strong Excel skills and a keen eye for detail, able to work across Rockefeller Center and Brooklyn warehouses in a