Associate Director, Appraisals

Winston Artory Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity

Remote-flexible culture

HQ in NYC

Job summary

Winston Artory Group seeks an Associate Director, Appraisals to lead complex appraisal projects, ensuring USPAP compliance and client satisfaction. You will coordinate intake, specialists, and delivery, while advancing workflow efficiency.

This senior role blends deep art knowledge with tech-enabled processes, cross-functional collaboration, and travel for onsite examinations. Join a fast-growing team shaping valuations in a disruptive art market.

Qualifications

• Minimum five to seven years of experience in personal property appraisal, art research, or related art services.
• Current USPAP certification (15-Hour USPAP or equivalent); professional designation (ASA, AAA, or equivalent) in progress or achieved.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple active project files and deadlines.
• Strong writing skills for clear appraisal narratives and client correspondence.
• Experience in one or more personal property categories (fine art, jewelry, decorative arts, etc.).
• Comfort with technology-enabled workflows and digital collection management platforms.
• Experience with auction databases and art market research tools (e.g., Invaluable, AskArt, MutualArt, Artnet).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; CRM and project management platforms experience.
• Ability to travel for onsite examinations as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active portfolio of complex appraisal assignments from intake to final report delivery.
• Act as the primary client contact, communicating status and managing expectations.
• Draft, edit, and assemble USPAP-compliant appraisal reports across property categories.
• Coordinate with internal and contractor specialists for valuations and documentation.
• Perform onsite examinations of personal property collections and cataloguing with travel as needed.
• Maintain project records in CRM and project management systems; flag risks and changes.
• Contribute to process improvements, templates, and workflow initiatives.
• Assign report production tasks to appraisal staff as needed.
• Collaborate with Business Development to build client/referrer relationships and support proposals.

Skills

Project coordination

Client communication

Report drafting

Multi-project management

Team collaboration

Tech-enabled workflows

Travel readiness

Education

USPAP certification

Professional designation in progress

Tools

Invaluable

AskArt

MutualArt

Artnet

CRM systems

Job description

About Winston Artory Group

WAG is transforming how art and collectibles are valued, managed, and traded. Born from the merger of Winston Art Group (the largest independent appraisal and advisory firm in the U.S.) and Artory (a pioneer in art tokenization and AI), we combine deep industry expertise with technologies to modernize a $2.9 trillion global asset class.

About Winston Artory Group

WAG is transforming how art and collectibles are valued, managed, and traded. Born from the merger of Winston Art Group (the largest independent appraisal and advisory firm in the U.S.) and Artory (a pioneer in art tokenization and AI), we combine deep industry expertise with technologies to modernize a $2.9 trillion global asset class.

We're building the next-generation platform to unlock liquidity, trust, and intelligence in the art market and we're looking for exceptional team members to help us do it.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and meaningful equity
• High-impact role at a growing company with revenue, funding, and a compelling vision
• Build at the intersection of art, fintech, AI, and blockchain
• A collaborative, pragmatic team that values speed, clarity, and technical quality
• Remote-flexible culture with an HQ in NYC
• Backed by top VCs and trusted by leading collectors, advisors, and institutions

About The Role

The Associate Director, Appraisals is the senior production core of WAG's appraisal department, responsible for managing assigned appraisal projects from intake through final delivery with accuracy, efficiency, and excellent client care. This role owns the day-to-day coordination of the most complex appraisal assignments - liaising with clients, specialists, and colleagues to ensure every report meets WAG's quality standards and USPAP requirements.

What You'll Do

• Manage an active portfolio of complex appraisal assignments, coordinating all project components from initial engagement through final report delivery, including client intake, specialist outreach and scheduling, timeline tracking, and invoicing.
• Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects, communicating status updates, answering procedural questions, and managing expectations with professionalism and responsiveness.
• Draft, edit, and assemble USPAP-compliant appraisal reports across assigned property categories, incorporating specialist valuations, market research, and comparable sale data.
• Coordinate with both internal and contractor specialists to obtain valuations, supporting documentation, and object-specific expertise for multi-category or complex appraisal assignments.
• Perform and support onsite examinations of personal property collections, including photography and cataloguing, with travel as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records in WAG's CRM and project management systems, flagging status changes, scope adjustments, or timeline risks promptly.
• Contribute to departmental process improvements, template development, and workflow initiatives under the direction of the Director, Appraisals.
• Assign report production tasks to Appraisal Associate, as needed.
• Partner with Business Development and Advisory to build relationships with clients and referrers.
• Support Business Development with proposals and optimize appraisers' schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum five to seven years of experience in personal property appraisal, art research, or a related art services role.
• Current USPAP certification (15-Hour USPAP or equivalent); professional designation (ASA, AAA, or equivalent) in progress or achieved.
• Expert organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active project files simultaneously and meet deadlines reliably.
• Expert written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear appraisal narratives and professional client correspondence.
• Experience working in one or more personal property categories (fine art, decorative art, jewelry, silver, furniture, collectibles, or related disciplines).
• High comfort working within technology-enabled workflows and digital collection management platforms.
• Experience with auction databases and art market research tools (e.g., Invaluable, AskArt, MutualArt, Artnet, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; comfort with CRM systems and project management platforms.
• Ability to travel for onsite examinations as project needs require.