Art world jobs in New York
56 art-world positions are currently open in New York, tracked daily from the career pages of the museums, galleries, and auction houses we monitor. Institutions hiring right now include Sotheby's, Guggenheim, Phillips, Christie's. 2 of these roles offer remote or hybrid work. Salary ranges are shown whenever the employer discloses them, and every listing links straight to the institution's own application page.
Research Assistant - Post-War & Contemporary Art (Temporary)
Christie's· New York· On-site· temporary· USD 22–24· Jul 14
Editorial & Research
Lead Technical Analyst, Digital Asset Management
The Metropolitan Museum of Art· The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, NY· On-site· full-time· USD 90k–100k· Jul 13
Technology & Digital
Online Sale and Private Sales Research Coordinator, Impressionist & Modern Art (Temporary)
Christie's· New York· On-site· temporary· USD 22–24· Jul 10
Editorial & Research
Sale Coordinator, Travel, Science and Natural History - Classics (Temporary)
Christie's· New York· On-site· temporary· USD 22–24· Jul 10
Operations
Client Experience Coordinator
Sotheby's· New York, United States· Hybrid· full-time· USD 50k–54k· Jul 10
Other
Graphic Designer - Marketing
Christie's· New York· On-site· full-time· USD 80k–90k· Jul 9
Marketing & Communications
Sr. Graphic Designer - Marketing (Temporary)
Christie's· New York· On-site· temporary· Jul 7
Marketing & Communications
Seller Operations Coordinator
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 50k–54k· Jul 5
Operations
Recruiter
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 90k–110k· Jul 1
Other
Designer
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 80k–100k· Jun 30
Other
Fall Modern & Contemporary Editions Internship
Phillips· New York, New York· On-site· internship· Jun 29
Other
Temporary Seller Operations Coordinator
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· contract· USD 24–25· Jun 29
Operations
Seller Operations Manager
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 70k–75k· Jun 29
Operations
Sherman Fairchild Conservator in Charge, Photographs Conservation
The Metropolitan Museum of Art· The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, NY· On-site· full-time· USD 210k–235k· Jun 23
Conservation
Exhibition Registrar
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 60k–70k· Jun 22
Registrar
Associate Museum Librarian, Systems & Information Technology
The Metropolitan Museum of Art· The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, NY· On-site· full-time· Jun 18
Technology & Digital
Global Shipping Manager
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 70k–78k· Jun 17
Operations
SVP, Engineering
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· Jun 17
Technology & Digital
Temporary Associate Cataloguer, Private Sales & Middle Market Auctions
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· temporary· USD 25–26· Jun 16
Editorial & Research
Specialist, Impressionist & Modern Art
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· Jun 8
Sales & Client Advisory
Senior Counsel, Sotheby’s Financial Services
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 200k–230k· Jun 8
Other
Head of Product Management
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 275k–320k· Jun 5
Technology & Digital
Cataloguer, Watches
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 55k–65k· Jun 4
Editorial & Research
Merchandising Manager
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 80k–100k· Jun 3
Sales & Client Advisory
Payroll Manager
Sotheby's· New York, NY / Remote· Hybrid· full-time· USD 85k–100k· May 29
Finance
Senior Manager of Collections Information
The Metropolitan Museum of Art· The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, NY· On-site· full-time· USD 160k–180k· May 28
Registrar
Property Handler
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 25–40· May 18
Operations
Special Officer (Licensed Peace Officer)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art· The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, NY· On-site· full-time· USD 22–24· Apr 24
Operations
Associate HRBP
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 100k–125k· Apr 9
Operations
Head of Department, Jewelry, North America
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 175k–240k· Mar 30
Sales & Client Advisory
VP, Accounting Policy
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 180k–215k· Mar 26
Finance
Temporary Business Director, New York Luxury
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· temporary· USD 48–58· Mar 24
Director
Client Strategist
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 60k–75k· Mar 24
Sales & Client Advisory
Senior Proposals Writer & Project Manager
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 80k–100k· Mar 5
Development
Senior Risk Manager
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 90k–100k· Feb 18
Operations
Specialist, Handbags
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 70k–90k· Feb 13
Sales & Client Advisory
Head of Department, Handbags & Fashion
Sotheby's· Dallas, Texas, United States; Houston, Texas, United States; New York, United States; Palm Beach, Florida, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 120k–150k· Feb 13
Director
Associate Specialist, Fine Wine Sales
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 75k–85k· Jan 6
Sales & Client Advisory
Senior Specialist, Modern and Contemporary South Asian Art, New York
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 140k–170k· Dec 8, 2025
Sales & Client Advisory
Senior Global Partnerships Manager, Automotive
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 100k–130k· Oct 6, 2025
Marketing & Communications
PT Client Services Representative
Phillips· New York, New York· On-site· part-time· Sep 15, 2025
Sales & Client Advisory
Art Handler/ Truck Driver
Phillips· New York, New York· On-site· full-time· USD 25–30· Jul 25, 2025
Operations
Head of Private Sales, North America, Jewelry
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 175k–240k· Mar 25, 2025
Sales & Client Advisory
Partnership Development Manager
Sotheby's· New York, United States· On-site· full-time· USD 100k–130k· Jun 28, 2023
Development
Associate Manager, Special Events
Guggenheim· New York, NY· On-site
Marketing & Communications
Manager, Institutional Giving and Government Affairs
Guggenheim· New York, NY· On-site· full-time
Development
Director, Labor and Employee Relations
Guggenheim· New York, NY· On-site
Director
Carpenters (On-Call)
Guggenheim· New York, NY· On-site· temporary
Other
Facilities Coordinator
Guggenheim· New York, NY· On-site
Operations
Art Handler (On-Call)
Guggenheim· New York, NY· On-site· contract
Operations
Security Officer
Guggenheim· New York, NY· On-site
Other
Watch Engineer
Guggenheim· New York, NY· On-site
Other
Assistant Director, School, Youth and Family
Guggenheim· New York, NY· On-site· full-time
Education
PT Seasonal Fine Art Framer
Phillips· New York, New York· On-site· part-time· USD 25–40
Operations
PT Operations Assistant
Phillips· New York, New York· On-site· part-time· USD 20–23
Operations
Seasonal Art Handler
Phillips· New York, New York· On-site· temporary· USD 25–35
Operations
Common questions
- How many art-world jobs in New York are open right now?
- 56 art-world jobs in New York are live on Cultural Signal, aggregated daily from the career pages of the museums, galleries, and auction houses we monitor.
- Which organizations are currently hiring?
- Current openings include positions at Sotheby's, Guggenheim, Phillips, Christie's, The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Are any of these roles remote?
- 2 of the 56 open art-world jobs in New York offer remote or hybrid work.
- What do these roles pay?
- Posted salary ranges currently span USD 20–320k. Not every employer discloses pay; ranges are shown on each listing when available.
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