Research Assistant, Private Sales – Post-War & Contemporary Art (Temporary)

Christie's • New York, NY

12d • $22 - $24

About The Position

Christie’s is seeking a temporary Research Assistant to support its Post-War & Contemporary Art private sales department. The role provides hands-on exposure to the art world and auction industry, with duties following the sales calendar and supporting broader department activity. The position involves researching works, preparing sale materials, coordinating photography and image editing, and assisting with private sale gallery preparation. Candidates must have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree and be able to work full time.

Requirements

• Demonstrable passion for Post-War and Contemporary Art and the wider arts.
• Well organized, with the proven ability to work calmly under pressure in a professional environment.
• Strong follow-up skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to converse confidently and articulately with staff and clients.
• Completed undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
• Ability to work full time.

Nice To Haves

• Additional language skills are desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist Specialists with research on works for upcoming sales, including provenance and exhibition history research and literature checks.
• Produce fact sheets for floating and consigned works.
• Respond to internal inquiries for fact sheets and prices.
• Coordinate image editing and photography.
• Write artwork essays.
• Support the proposal preparation process.
• Assist with creating gallery guides and price lists.
• Assist with installing galleries for private sale views, including compiling and mounting lot cards and taking installation images for each work.
• Perform general department tasks as assigned by the line manager.

What This Job Offers

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