Associate, Photographs Artnet Auctions
About Us:
Artsy and Artnet have joined forces, bringing together the art world’s two most important online destinations under shared leadership and vision.
Both brands will continue to embrace their proven strengths: Artnet as the definitive destination for trusted journalism, transactional data, auctions, and market intelligence; Artsy as the leader in discovering and buying art through personalized recommendations, editorial storytelling, and a seamless collecting experience across web and mobile. Together, Artsy and Artnet attract over 7 million monthly visitors across 190+ countries and reach over 9 million followers across social channels.
This role sits within the Artnet Auctions Team.
The Role:
Artnet is the leading international platform to buy, sell, and research art online. We connect millions of collectors globally with the world’s leading galleries and auction houses, with a focus on making the art market more transparent while supporting our partners in growing their business online.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated associate to join the Artnet Auctions Team and support the Photographs department. Associates are responsible for enabling the success of Artnet Auctions & Private Sales through accurate lot cataloguing, thorough research, and a professional and courteous handling of each client.
We foster a uniquely collaborative environment in a forward-thinking art company and are constantly looking to improve our user experience and how we approach auctioning and collecting fine art today. You will be reporting directly to the Head of Photographs. Please note that this position is primarily remote but will require occasional in-person work in our New York City office.
Responsibilities:
Liaise with auction sellers to collect all necessary artwork information prior to sales
Catalog all lots for auction, thoroughly research artists and artworks, write and edit detailed lot descriptions, and assess and describe the artwork’s condition
Photograph artworks and edit images so they are ready for publication
Keep specialists apprised of upcoming deadlines for sales, artwork submissions, and marketing
Review seller histories for potential relists and new inventory
Schedule and lead pre-sale meetings
Create and maintain lot runners for all sales
Support client outreach with both buyers and sellers
Monitor bidding activity on live lots during the sale
Facilitate post-sale offers and private sales
Work with Sale Operations on any pre- and post-sale needs
Work closely with other associates to maintain consistency and share workload
Coordinate with department interns
Qualifications:
Minimum 1–2 years of cataloguing or relevant experience
BA in art history or related field, graduate degree a plus
Demonstrated knowledge and interest in contemporary and modern art – specifically photography
Exceptional writing, editing and communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task in order to manage and meet simultaneous deadlines
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, revenue-driven environment
Experience editing images in Adobe Photoshop
Experience with InDesign
Must be exceptionally detail-oriented, pro-active, organized, and self-motivated
Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry
Foreign language skills a plus
Must be based in the New York/Tri-State Area.
What We Offer:
Opportunity to reimagine the art industry while working with a talented, diverse, international team.
Competitive salary and equity
Flexible time off: our culture of trust and empowerment allows employees to take the time they need away from work while still excelling in their roles
We are a global hybrid team: most employees work from our NYC, London, or Berlin offices 3 days per week. (In-person expectations vary by role)
Comprehensive healthcare & benefit options, including: medical, dental, parental leave, short- and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program featuring free mental health support, 401k, commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), financial wellness support & resources, and more
Professional development, including: mentoring, lunch & learns, regular training, 1:1 management, and an open feedback culture
Engaging opportunities and internal programming globally, to foster new relationships and build upon our collaborative community. Including: happy hours, holiday parties, global "All Hands" meetings, "Artsy Salon" (a yearly exhibition of our team's creativity), attendance to art world events, and more
Opportunity to reimagine the art industry while working with a talented, diverse, international team.
The base salary range for this role is $50,000-$75,000 annually. All compensation packages include meaningful Artsy equity and competitive health benefits. Please see our “What We Offer” above for more detail, or speak to our Talent Acquisition Team to learn more!
Artsy and Artnet are committed to equitable compensation practices, and your offer will depend on the relevant experience and skillset you bring to the team.
Please note that we do not accept applications sent by email. You should submit your application directly through our careers website!
Artsy Values
Artsy has five core values that will inform your experience at Artsy.
For the Love of Art: We show relentless curiosity, empathy, and passion for collectors, artists, gallerists, and the art market. We take action to make the art world more fair and welcoming.
Own Our Outcomes: We are all individual owners of Artsy’s shared success. We are resourceful and resilient, and to get the job done, we each take responsibility for our outcomes.
Lead with Openness: We trust in our teammates. We seek diverse perspectives, communicate authentically, and act with integrity. A more open art world starts with us.
Transform Together: Our mission asks us to challenge the status quo. We embrace feedback, learning, and change so that we can transform our industry, our company, and ourselves.
Impact Over Perfection: Using both art and science, we debate and decide swiftly and iterate on our plans as we learn. To make the biggest impact, we prioritize speed and clarity of action over perfection.
Artsy is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, disability, and veteran status.