Online Sale and Research Coordinator, Prints & Multiples (Temp)
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 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; 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
The Online Sale and Research Coordinator role at Christie’s will be exposed to the art world and auction industry through hands-on experience in the Prints and Multiples Department. The duties are varied, and will follow the cycle of the sales calendar as well as certain duties to support overall department activity.
How you'll make an impact
Online Sale Coordinator Responsibilities
Track the status of consignment paperwork to ensure compliance requirements are met and required records are maintained
Liaise with clients as needed for all consignment related information, details, and issues
Manage shipping requests and quotes, including client approvals, export licenses, and scheduling
Proactively track receipt of property and follow-up on issues and missing items
Administer runner meetings for online sales
Manage and track all department items to ensure sale and catalogue deadlines are met and all compliance met
Track and ensure execution of contractual marketing promises
Manage online website production process including cataloguing, photography, lotting up and copyright status and monitor and enforce all relevant deadlines
Liase with support departments such as photography, gallery operations, shipping, and post sale
Work with Business Manager to process and track all costs associated with online sales
Answer and screen incoming phone calls for the department
Reconcile and submit corporate card expenses on behalf of department leaders for approval using internal systems
Other administrative tasks as assigned by team leaders
Research Coordinator Responsibilities
Assisting Cataloguers and Specialists in researching works for upcoming sale. This includes, but is not limited to, provenance and exhibition history research, and undertaking literature checks.
Selecting suitable comparable images for publication, and researching copyright information
Writing catalogue essays for publication
Supporting the proposal preparation process
Responding to telephone and email inquiries from clients for catalogues, condition reports, images and fact sheets
Assist with installing the galleries for auction previews, which includes compiling and mounting lot cards, and taking installation images for each work
General department tasks as assigned by line manager
What you’ll bring to the team
Hard-working, energetic, and intellectually curious self-starter who can thrive in a high-pressure environment
Interest in Prints and Multiples
Strong project management skills including ability to multi-task, prioritize, manage, and meet multiple dealines
Exceptional client service skills and a desire to work directly with Christie's clientele
Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication
Works collaboratively across multiple groups and sites
Remains calm in stressful situations and creatively problem solves
Proficiency in Excel, including familiarity with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, match formulas, and macros are a plus
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong systems expertise in Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to learn Christie’s internal systems and databases
Undergraduate degree required
1+ years’ work experience
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: January 7th, 2026
*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.