Jobs at Sotheby's

Coordinate production of accurate valuation documents and administration for Valuations Managers and Head of Production. Log and route enquiries, format and proof valuations, manage databases and spreadsheets, arrange visits and travel, support client visits, liaise with internal teams, maintain confidentiality and GDPR compliance, and provide high-standard client service under tight deadlines.

The Senior Software Engineer at Sotheby's will own systems, solve business problems pragmatically, communicate clearly across teams, and ensure code maintainability while working with distributed systems and microservices.

Senior regional leader responsible for designing and delivering exceptional client experiences across contact centers, in‑person, and digital channels in Asia. Drive contact center performance, digital journey optimization, service standards, and people development. Partner cross‑functionally to simplify processes, reduce hand‑offs, and embed hospitality‑led service models to improve satisfaction, resolution, and loyalty.

Oversees accounting policy, evaluates new standards, trains staff, manages financial reporting, enhances internal controls, and coordinates with various departments.

The Cataloguer supports the Jewellery Department with cataloguing, research, client communication, and administration while developing skills for new business generation.

Provide evidence-based valuations and cataloguing for 15th–20th century decorative arts (furniture, rugs, sculpture, clocks) for sale, insurance, tax and estate purposes. Conduct on-site visits and desktop valuations, photograph and catalogue items, research provenance, liaise with specialists, travel across UK and Europe, and maintain compliance with legal and company standards.

Graduate trainee supporting financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, reconciliation and management reporting. Prepare monthly results, variance analysis and commentary, present findings to business directors, maintain balance sheet controls, compile annual budgets, and provide ad-hoc analysis while building relationships across finance and business stakeholders.

Coordinate operational execution of consignments and sales, ensuring compliance, documentation, logistics, and client communication across sale cycles. Manage contracts, track compliance issues, arrange shipments and provenance/authentication processes, prepare lot materials, support post-auction transactions, and collaborate with legal, specialists, shipping, and regional offices to meet sale deadlines and inventory targets.

Provide transactional legal support for art-backed lending and consignor advances across Europe and Asia: draft, review and negotiate loan and security documents, conduct due diligence and closings, develop templates and playbooks, advise on transaction structuring, lead trainings, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance and operational scalability.

The Client Strategist collaborates with various teams to create and implement strategies for client engagement and transaction maximization using data analysis and strong partnerships.

The position involves driving financial results, managing business operations, and supporting deal negotiations and auction consignments for Sotheby's in New York.

Create and edit engaging social media video content, collaborating with the social media team and various departments to enhance audience growth and engagement.

Provide transactional legal support for art-backed loans and consignor advances: draft, review and negotiate loan, credit and security documents; conduct due diligence and closings; advise on cross-jurisdictional structuring; develop playbooks and templates; train business partners; partner on process improvements and manage outside counsel and counterparties.

The Managing Director, China is responsible for driving growth, managing client relations, overseeing operations, and ensuring compliance while fostering collaboration across teams.

Lead and manage a team delivering post-sale buyer experience across Asia. Own invoicing through delivery, handle escalations and high-value client cases, guide shipping strategy and documentation, collaborate cross-functionally, and drive process improvements to ensure compliant, timely, and high-quality service.

Lead full-cycle recruiting for Product & Technology, Marketing, and Corporate roles. Partner with hiring managers and leadership to source, interview, negotiate, and close candidates; improve sourcing channels; deliver on diversity goals; use analytics and AI-driven approaches; manage candidate experience and employer branding.

Lead product strategy, roadmap and execution for Sotheby’s client‑facing websites and mobile apps. Manage product managers, partner with design, engineering and data teams, drive research-driven decisions, run agile delivery, stakeholder communications, and measure product impact to grow demand across auctions, private sales and marketplace channels.

Lead global product vision, strategy, and roadmap for client-facing and internal tools. Build and scale a high-performing product organization, drive discovery-to-launch lifecycle, set KPIs, champion customer needs, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-traffic consumer marketplace experiences.

The Watch Cataloguer will support the Marketplace Watch department by cataloging watches, assisting with sales efforts, valuations, and ongoing projects.

In-house graphic designer producing print and digital assets across marketing, catalogs, invitations, books and campaigns. Work from concept to finished artwork, liaise with marketing and internal clients, follow brand guidelines, manage multiple projects to tight deadlines, and maintain project archives.