Intern, Prints & Multiples in London

The Company Christie's, the world's largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting and 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, Respect, Business Judgment, and 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 successful candidate would provide day-to-day support to the Prints Department in London, supporting the Specialists and Sale Coordinator with preparation of cataloguing, hilling and research, in addition to general everyday and administrative tasks.

How You'll Make an Impact

• 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 the specialist team in researching property for valuations.
• Write catalogue entries, where appropriate.
• Assist with expertise submissions, as required.
• Assist with image editing, photography and proofing, where appropriate.
• Liaison with internal departments, including Photography, Image Editing, Valuations and other Specialist Departments.
• Assist the Sale Coordinator with general administration and logistics.
• 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.
• Maintain library so it remains organized; re-shelve any books that are left out at the end of each day.
• Responsible for collecting and distributing post, 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.
• Assist Senior Specialist with expenses, where required.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Keen interest/knowledge of Prints.
• Language skills (fluent in English and one other European language preferred).
• Strong organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication.
• 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 Canvas, JDE, intranet and website.

What's Great About Working for Us

• 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave.
• Christie's Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25 Dec – 1 Jan) – almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with family.
• Additional 1 week's annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary (5th, 10th, 15th and so on).
• Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that's important to you.
• Donation matching of up to £500 per annum.
• Flexible Fitness Fund – £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable).
• Access to world-renowned art: regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues.
• Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year).
• Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie's).
• Private Health Insurance (no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members).
• Dental Insurance (may be extended at personal cost).
• Generous Income Protection Insurance after 12 months of employment.
• Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day.
• Employee Assistance Programme: access to personal advice and support services including counselling.
• Eyecare vouchers (once a year).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Christie's Extras: discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops.
• Seniorcare by Lottie: a comprehensive eldercare solution.
• Robust family first policy: 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave.
• Eligible to return to work for 80% of your agreed normal weekly working pattern while being paid as though you were working 100%, post a minimum of 16 weeks of leave.
• Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions / days of childcare or eldercare per year.
• Christie's Family Network: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea.

Christie's reserves the right to change company benefits at any time.

Salary: £26,936

Closing Date: Sunday 21st June