Temporary Luxury Department Assistant – Wine & Accessories

Christie´s

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Christie’s, the world’s leading art business, seeks a dynamic Department Assistant for the New York Wine, Handbags & Accessories teams on a temporary basis. You will support Specialists and Business Management, assist with consignments, auction prep, and exhibitions, and communicate clearly with key stakeholders across departments.

The role requires problem-solving, strong organization, and the ability to work extended hours during Luxury Week.

Qualifications

Passionate commitment to client service and ability to manage multiple tasks with superb communication.
Self-starter who can organize multiple projects while staying calm under pressure.
Strong client-facing skills and ability to engage with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide general department administration as assigned by line manager.
Keep all data up to date in Christie's internal systems.
Research lots including authenticity, bibliography, provenance and exhibition history.
Respond to inquiries from clients for condition reports, images and fact sheets.
Assist Cataloguers with cataloguing, condition checks and images as needed.
Assist Sale Coordinators with managing sale logistics and department inventory.
Support exhibitions tasks, including setup and breakdowns across the building.
Coordinate with other specialist departments as needed.
Work all exhibition dates during Luxury Week, including weekends.