Research Assistant - Post-War & Contemporary Art (Temporary)
Contract End Date: June 25, 2027
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 over 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Respect, 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
Research Assistants in the Post-War & Contemporary Art department support our specialists and sales teams by undertaking detailed research on works of art cosigned for sale. This includes, but is not limited to, bibliographical research; investigating exhibition histories and provenance information; writing catalogue essays; sourcing and processing archival images; and preparing client-facing sales materials.
How You'll Make an Impact
Your research will be crucial to the success of our market-leading sales. It will be published in our catalogues (both printed and online) and used in other communications with clients. Your discoveries will sometimes shape the narrative surrounding the works that we sell and their subsequent presentation. You also will provide support for the smooth running of the department during the rest of the year.
What You'll Bring to the Team
We are seeking curious, driven, agile, and socially intelligent individuals to join our high-pressure department. You will relish the challenge of working in a demanding, fast-paced environment and will be able to undertake multiple tasks with competing deadlines. You will be willing to contribute your ideas and learn from colleagues. You will possess a comprehensive knowledge of art history, gained either through an undergraduate or master's degree or equivalent work experience. You will have exceptional communication skills (both spoken and written) and be able to work as part of a team with both peers and senior colleagues.
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: July 28th, 2026
Compensation Range
Hourly: $22.00 - $24.00