Associate, Photographs Artnet Auctions

Artsy • New York, NY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Artnet is the leading international platform to buy, sell, and research art online. We connect millions of collectors globally with the world’s leading galleries and auction houses, with a focus on making the art market more transparent while supporting our partners in growing their business online.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated associate to join the Artnet Auctions Team and support the Photographs department. Associates are responsible for enabling the success of Artnet Auctions & Private Sales through accurate lot cataloguing, thorough research, and a professional and courteous handling of each client.

We foster a uniquely collaborative environment in a forward-thinking art company and are constantly looking to improve our user experience and how we approach auctioning and collecting fine art today. You will be reporting directly to the Head of Photographs. Please note that this position is primarily remote but will require occasional in-person work in our New York City office.

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of cataloguing or relevant experience
• BA in art history or related field, graduate degree a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest in contemporary and modern art – specifically photography
• Exceptional writing, editing and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in order to manage and meet simultaneous deadlines
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, revenue-driven environment
• Experience editing images in Adobe Photoshop
• Experience with InDesign
• Must be exceptionally detail-oriented, pro-active, organized, and self-motivated
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry
• Foreign language skills a plus
• Must be based in the New York/Tri-State Area.

Nice To Haves

• graduate degree a plus

Responsibilities

• Liaise with auction sellers to collect all necessary artwork information prior to sales
• Catalog all lots for auction, thoroughly research artists and artworks, write and edit detailed lot descriptions, and assess and describe the artwork’s condition
• Photograph artworks and edit images so they are ready for publication
• Keep specialists apprised of upcoming deadlines for sales, artwork submissions, and marketing
• Review seller histories for potential relists and new inventory
• Schedule and lead pre-sale meetings
• Create and maintain lot runners for all sales
• Support client outreach with both buyers and sellers
• Monitor bidding activity on live lots during the sale
• Facilitate post-sale offers and private sales
• Work with Sale Operations on any pre- and post-sale needs
• Work closely with other associates to maintain consistency and share workload
• Coordinate with department interns

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Flexible time off
• Comprehensive healthcare & benefit options, including: medical, dental, parental leave, short- and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program featuring free mental health support, 401k, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), financial wellness support & resources, and more
• Professional development, including: mentoring, lunch & learns, regular training, 1:1 management, and an open feedback culture
• Engaging opportunities and internal programming globally, to foster new relationships and build upon our collaborative community. Including: happy hours, holiday parties, global "All Hands" meetings, "Artsy Salon" (a yearly exhibition of our team's creativity), attendance to art world events, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree