Full time 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.
Responsibilities
include processing the consigned property for sale, including research and catalogue entry writing and proofing; coordination of photography, and varying
duties
as dictated by the head of department. 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.
