Intern - Post-war & Contemporary Art

2 months ago


London, United Kingdom Christie's Full time

The Role

Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Support Department Coordinator and the team in the day-to-day running of the Department
- Maintain library so it remains organised/ re-shelving any books that are left out at the end of each day
- Assist senior team members in researching property for sale, valuations and pricing sessions
- Conduct in-depth research on works which will be offered in the upcoming sales, sometimes involving off-site visits to external libraries in London (British Library, National Art Library and Tate Library)
- Assist with proposals, where appropriate and the writing of auction catalogue notes
- Prepare factsheets, images and lot cards for all sale lots
- Respond to image and factsheet requests, assist specialist team and client requests during sale week
- Liaison with internal departments, including Proposals, Reprints and Valuations
- Support Business Intelligence Analyst with pre-sale targeting
- Responsible for collecting and distributing post daily, arranging couriers, sending out catalogues
- Maintain stock of stationery supplies in the Department
- Liaise with IT to resolve any issues with office equipment, maintain printers and paper stock
- Interest/knowledge of Post-War & Contemporary Art required, particular knowledge of Contemporary African Art is desirable
- Strong organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritise
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication
- Language skills (fluent in English)
- Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail
- Good research and writing skills, experience with Research Libraries is desirable
- Good team worker and willingness to help out when needed
- Hard working
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate client facing experience
- Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (mainly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Ability to learn Christie’s systems including COS, J.D.E., intranet and website

Close Date: 25th June

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