Cataloguer, Wine & Spirits (Temporary)

Christie´s; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, is seeking a Cataloguer, Wine & Spirits (Temporary) to support NY live and online auction catalogues. The role sits between the Rockefeller Center office and the Bronx warehouse, contributing to accurate descriptions, lot notes, and proofs in Christie’s format.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or WSET Advanced, 2+ years in the wine industry, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently yet collaboratively under

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or WSET Advanced degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2y paid work experience in the wine industry.
• Knowledge of Excel, and ability to learn Christie’s systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong client service skills, and ability to utilize discretion with confidential information.
• Strong follow up skills and ability to prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Inspect wine for live and online sales, type up condition notes, proof listings for accuracy, ensuring correct descriptions, quantities, vineyards, producers, varietals in Christie’s format.
• Coordinate with IT, Lot Finder Team, Web Production, Business Support Group, Photography, Warehouse for sale production.
• Write and prepare catalogue essays and producer headers.
• Maintain image inventory and producer header spreadsheet.
• Flag authenticity or condition issues and escalate to specialists.
• Prepare lot up in conjunction with Head of Department and proof all cataloguing with specialists.
• Enter and transmit lot adjustments in JDE, manage sale room notices.
• Coordinate photography via OrbitVu and maintain sale images in media library and JDE.
• Liaise with warehouse manager and handle inventory adjustments in JDE and department files.
• Assist with event coordination and logistics.

Skills

Wine industry experience

Excel

Discretion

Attention to detail

Client service

Organization

Independent & collaborative

Ability to learn Christie’s systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

WSET Advanced degree

Job description

Cataloguer, Wine & Spirits (Temporary)

The Company Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this over 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Respect, Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do, and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.

Why This Role Matters

Working between the Rockefeller Center office and The Wine Cellarage Warehouse in the Bronx, the Cataloguer contributes to the production of all auction catalogues for the New York live and online sales.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Inspect wine for live and online sales, type up condition notes, proof listings for accuracy, all while ensuring correct descriptions, quantities, vineyards, producers, varietals in the Christie’s format
• Coordinate with the following groups regarding sale production: IT, Lot Finder Team, Web Production, Business Support Group, Photography, Warehouse
• Write and prepare catalogue essays and producer headers
• Maintain image inventory and producer header spreadsheet
• Flag any authenticity or condition issues in timely manner to appropriate specialist
• Prepare lot up in conjunction with Head of Department
• Proof all cataloguing with specialists before submitting final proof to Catalogue Production
• Prepare property for inspection sessions (meetings to determine value, condition and marketability of property); and amend catalogue sheets after inspection sessions
• Enter and transmit lot adjustments in JDE, manage sale room notices
• Coordinate photography via OrbitVu
• Maintain sale images in media library and in JDE (monitor progress, liaise with photo studio on missing images, deadline constraints)
• Liaise with warehouse manager and handle inventory adjustments in JDE and department files
• Assist with event coordination and logistics

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree and/or WSET Advanced degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2y paid work experience in the wine industr
• Knowledge of Excel, and ability to learn Christie’s systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to meet deadlines in a high-pressure, deadline driven environment Strong client service skills, and ability to be utilize discretion with confidential information Strong follow up skills and ability to prioritize

Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.

Closing Date: September 2nd, 2026

Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.

Christie’s is the world’s leading art business. Since 1766, we are known for our extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Every year, we offer around 350 live and online auctions in over 80 specialist categories - including all areas of fine and decorative arts, Asian art and luxury collectables - as well as a long and successful history of private sales. Contact us in 46 countries, or visit one of our 10 international salerooms in London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich and Shanghai. Our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be found here