Research Coordinator, Impressionist & Modern Art (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 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

The Research Coordinator role at Christie’s will be exposed to the art world and auction industry through hands-on experience in the Impressionist & Modern Art 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

• Assisting Cataloguers and Specialists in researching works for valuation and upcoming sales. This includes, but is not limited to, provenance and exhibition history research, and undertaking literature checks

• Writing catalogue essays for publication

• 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

• Research experience and interest in Impressionist & Modern Art

• Hard-working, energetic, and intellectually curious self-starter who can thrive in a high-pressure environment

• Proficiency in Excel, SharePoint and Canvas are a plus

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken abilities

• Strategic and commercially minded

• Exceptional client service skills

• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and sites

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• Ability to creatively problem solve

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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: February 13th, 2026

*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.

Compensation Range

Hourly: $22.00 - $24.00