Cataloguer

Bonhams • West Hollywood, CA

19h • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a full-time Cataloguer in the Prints & Multiples department, based in our Los Angeles office. The successful candidate may need to occasionally work overtime in order to meet auction deadlines.

Requirements

• Excellent word processing skills, knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent time management, communication, and people skills
• Organizational and administrative skills with an administrative background in a similar setting
• Excellent problem resolution skills and customer service skills
• Ability to move 30-40 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Art History
• 1+ years' experience in an Auction House environment
• Thorough knowledge and passion for the field of Prints and Multiples
• Foreign language skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Contribute to pre- and post-sale administration
• Catalogue and research incoming property for sale and oversee photography of each item
• Efficient handling of client enquiries over the telephone, email and on site
• Liaison with Head of Department and senior staff to ensure prompt advice and service to our customers, and to discuss sensitive areas
• Complete initial research to develop specialist knowledge and to assist senior staff with valuation research
• Assisting with the management of the catalogue including but not limited to overseeing authentication, property control, keeping track of consignments and artwork movements, contributing catalogue notes, proof-reading, and marketing prior to the sales
• Helping with the auction set-up and handling of artworks, where necessary, including deliveries and collections, packing and unpacking, framing and unframing, and lotting prior to the sales
• Collecting and managing departmental files and maintaining and supporting the ongoing development of a database of clients – both buyers and sellers – for the department
• Executing and sending condition reports under supervision of senior staff
• Supporting departmental events and telephone bidding
• To continue to play a leading role in business intelligence and client research; updating databases and anticipating growth areas
• Assisting the Head of Department with strategies to grow the business intelligence / business development of the department including maintaining and creating interest and marketing lists
• Keep exploring areas where your career can grow in terms of client development, expertise, and ultimately business getting
• Work weekend previews
• Plan and oversee exhibition layout and movement of artwork to galleries
• Co-ordinate with artists foundations, conservators, framers and shippers to prepare artworks for sale
• To perform other duties as assigned by your manager.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance – HMO, EPO, PPO with FSA and HSA
• 20 days paid time off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays and holiday break from Christmas to New Years Day
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (after one year)
• Life insurance with AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability
• Learning reimbursement (after six months)
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Professional development: free online training and expansive content library
• Employee resource groups & sponsored socials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level