Full time Online Sale and Private Sales Research Coordinator, Impressionist & Modern Art (Temporary) Contract End Date: December 23, 2026
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
The Online Sale and Private Sales Research Coordinator role at Christie’s will be exposed to the art world and auction industry through hands-on
experience
in the Impressionist & Modern Art Department. The
duties
are varied, and will follow the cycle of the sales calendar as well as research
duties
to support the Private Sales department activity throughout the year.
How You'll Make an Impact
Online Sale Coordinator
Responsibilities
Manage seller agreement and stock order creation Track the status of consignment paperwork to ensure compliance
requirements
are met and required records are maintained Liaise with clients as needed for all consignment related information, details, and issues Manage shipping requests and quotes, including client approvals, export licenses, and scheduling Proactively track receipt of property and follow-up on issues and missing items Administer runner meetings Manage and track all department items to ensure sale and catalogue deadlines are met and all compliance met Track and ensure execution of contractual marketing promises Manage online website production process including cataloguing, photography, lotting up and copyright status and monitor and enforce all relevant deadlines Liaise with support departments such as photography, gallery operations, shipping, and post sale Work with Business Manager to process and track all costs associated with the eCommerce sale Answer and screen incoming phone calls for the department Other administrative tasks as assigned by team leaders Private Sales Research Coordinator
Responsibilities
Assisting Cataloguers and Specialists in researching works for Private Sales. This includes, but is not limited to, provenance and exhibition history research, assisting restitution research, and undertaking literature checks Assisting physically inspecting artworks including the coordination of photography, framing and restoration Writing catalogue essays for publication, including selecting suitable comparable images for publication, and researching copyright information Assist with installing the galleries for private selling exhibitions, which includes compiling and mounting lot cards, and taking installation images for each work General department tasks as assigned by line manager What you’ll bring to
the team
Undergraduate degree required 1+ years’ work
experience
Hard-working, energetic, and intellectually curious self-starter who can thrive in a high-pressure environment Interest and
experience
in Impressionist & Modern Art Strong project management
skills
including ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage, and meet multiple deadlines Exceptional client service
skills
and a desire to work directly with Christie's clientele Strong attention to detail and follow-up
skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication Works collaboratively across multiple groups and sites Remains calm in stressful situations and creatively problem solves Proficiency in Excel, including familiarity with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, match formulas, and macros are a plus Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong systems expertise in Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite Ability to learn Christie’s internal systems and databases 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
July 24, 2026 *Posted
salary
range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay. Compensation Range Hourly: $22.00 - $24.00
