Design Department Assistant (Temp) — Research & Cataloging

CMW Ltd Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Christie's, Inc. is seeking a Department Assistant in Design (Temporary) to support the Specialist team with research on artists and artworks slated for auctions.

The role involves provenance checks, cataloging support, and coordination of administrative tasks across Rockefeller Center and Red Hook warehouses. Ideal candidates are undergraduate or master's students, with strong Excel skills and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or master's student or within one year of graduation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research works for upcoming sales using libraries and public resources.
• Assist with provenance, exhibition history and literary research.
• Support cataloguers at Rockefeller Center and Red Hook warehouses.
• Handle copyright clearance of images for sales and catalog production.
• Input information and edits to Christie's databases.
• Assist with preparation of proposals and with auction previews.
• Support client communications and general administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Undergrad/Graduate within 1 year

Tools

Excel

Job description

Christie's, Inc. is seeking a Department Assistant in Design (Temporary) to support the Specialist team with research on artists and artworks slated for auctions.

The role involves provenance checks, cataloging support, and coordination of administrative tasks across Rockefeller Center and Red Hook warehouses. Ideal candidates are undergraduate or master's students, with strong Excel skills and excellent communication.