Sotheby's - Cataloguer, Jewelry
Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in relevant area of study/interest • 2 years of experience in the jewelry field (auction house experience preferred), with some knowledge of gemology, jewelry history and values • Graduate Gemology degree from the GIA preferred • Excellent communication, writing and client service skills • Excellent organizational skills including ability to multi-task and prioritize • High level of attention to detail • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel • Enthusiasm and willingness to broaden knowledge • Flexibility to work overtime and weekend hours when necessary • To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please click here. • Candidate Privacy Notice • click here • To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the UK, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland, please click here. • click here
Responsibilities
• Work closely with Specialists to learn the cataloguing system and processes in order to develop fluency with catalogue descriptions, gemological terminology, jewelry dating, styles, makers, etc. • Research property, working closely with Specialists, and assist in writing footnotes and/or biographies for use in catalogue and/or website; obtain reproduction rights of outside imagery when required • Assist with online and printed catalogue production, ensuring that photography of objects is completed in a timely manner, images are color-proofed, text is proofed, and online catalogue text & images are correct • Communicate & maintain catalogue and property deadlines to department • Assist with sale-related responsibilities, including condition reports, tracking interest, assisting with exhibition set-up, staffing exhibitions and assisting prospective clients, conducting underbid recording and bidding when needed • Assist with the evaluation of works for auction and appraisal purposes, including responses to phone and written estimate requests; work with Specialists on valuations and close follow-up on property that has been estimated but not yet consigned for sale • Assist with online valuation requests and learn to evaluate and price works for auction • Assist with pre-sale and post-sale marketing and press write-ups, private sales and proposal write-ups; ensure all consignment promises are met • Develop business contacts and strategic opportunities • Facilitate requests for gemological certificates and certificates of authenticity • Liaise with workshops and external suppliers • Support Senior Staff with long-term valuations, proposals, projects, and consignments • Work with Sale Coordinator to ensure any relevant export documents are obtained • Other duties as assigned by supervisor
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