Associate Specialist, Modern & Contemporary Art

About the role

The Associate Specialist in the Modern & Contemporary Art Department in New York supports Heads of Sale and Specialists in managing core sales through cataloguing, valuations and research. The role also helps generate new business and cultivates long‑term relationships with private, trade and institutional clients.

Key responsibilities

• Assist cataloguing and research for Modern & Contemporary Art core sales, preparing enhanced lot content, condition reports and marketing material.
• Perform initial valuations, contribute to pricing sessions, and compile auction comparables for potential inclusion in sales.
• Coordinate marketing proposals and retain pricing data in collaboration with Business Intelligence to build institutional knowledge.
• Approve images and videos, organize lot layout, and work with the Sale Manager on exhibition presentation.
• Act as Head of Sale at least once a year, taking full responsibility for sale execution.

Required profile

• Strong interest in modern and contemporary art and auction processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively with specialists, cataloguers and sales teams.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing cataloguing, valuations and sale logistics.
• Willingness to develop long‑term relationships with private and institutional clients.

Required skills