About Winston Artory Group
WAG is transforming how art and collectibles are valued, managed, and traded. Born from the merger of Winston Art Group (the largest independent appraisal and advisory firm in the U.S.) and Artory (a pioneer in art tokenization and AI), we combine deep industry expertise with technologies to modernize a $2.9 trillion global asset class.
We’re building the next-generation platform to unlock liquidity, trust, and intelligence in the art market—and we’re looking for exceptional team members to help us do it.
Why Join Us
- Competitive compensation and meaningful equity
- High-impact role at a growing company with revenue, funding, and a compelling vision
- Build at the intersection of art, fintech, AI, and blockchain
- A collaborative, pragmatic team that values speed, clarity, and technical quality
- Remote-flexible culture with an HQ in NYC
- Backed by top VCs and trusted by leading collectors, advisors, and institutions
About the role
The Associate Director, Appraisals is the senior production core of WAG's appraisal department, responsible for managing assigned appraisal projects from intake through final delivery with accuracy, efficiency, and excellent client care. This role owns the day-to-day coordination of the most complex appraisal assignments—liaising with clients, specialists, and colleagues to ensure every report meets WAG’s quality standards and USPAP requirements.
What you'll do
- Manage an active portfolio of complex appraisal assignments, coordinating all project components from initial engagement through final report delivery, including client intake, specialist outreach and scheduling, timeline tracking, and invoicing.
- Serve as the primary client contact on assigned projects, communicating status updates, answering procedural questions, and managing expectations with professionalism and responsiveness.
- Draft, edit, and assemble USPAP-compliant appraisal reports across assigned property categories, incorporating specialist valuations, market research, and comparable sale data.
- Coordinate with both internal and contractor specialists to obtain valuations, supporting documentation, and object-specific expertise for multi-category or complex appraisal assignments.
- Perform and support onsite examinations of personal property collections, including photography and cataloguing, with travel as required.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records in WAG’s CRM and project management systems, flagging status changes, scope adjustments, or timeline risks promptly.
- Contribute to departmental process improvements, template development, and workflow initiatives under the direction of the Director, Appraisals.
- Assign report production tasks to Appraisal Associate, as needed.
- Partner with Business Development and Advisory to build relationships with clients and referrers.
- Support Business Development with proposals and optimize appraisers' schedules.
Qualifications
- Minimum five to seven years of experience in personal property appraisal, art research, or a related art services role.
- Current USPAP certification (15-Hour USPAP or equivalent); professional designation (ASA, AAA, or equivalent) in progress or achieved.
- Expert organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active project files simultaneously and meet deadlines reliably.
- Expert written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear appraisal narratives and professional client correspondence.
- Experience working in one or more personal property categories (fine art, decorative art, jewelry, silver, furniture, collectibles, or related disciplines).
- High comfort working within technology-enabled workflows and digital collection management platforms.
- Experience with auction databases and art market research tools (e.g., Invaluable, AskArt, MutualArt, Artnet, or equivalent).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; comfort with CRM systems and project management platforms.
- Ability to travel for onsite examinations as project needs require.
Skills Required
- 5-7 years experience in personal property appraisal, art research, or related art services
- Current USPAP certification (15-Hour USPAP or equivalent)
- Professional designation (ASA, AAA, or equivalent) in progress or achieved
- Expert organizational skills to manage multiple active project files and meet deadlines
- Expert written communication skills for appraisal narratives and client correspondence
- Experience in one or more personal property categories (fine art, decorative art, jewelry, silver, furniture, collectibles)
- Comfort working within technology-enabled workflows and digital collection management platforms
- Experience with auction databases and art market research tools (e.g., Invaluable, AskArt, MutualArt, Artnet)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; comfort with CRM and project management platforms
- Ability to travel for onsite examinations as project needs require
What We Do
Winston Artory Group is the nation's leading independent art appraisal and art advisory firm, with offices in NY, MA, DC, NC, FL, TX, CO, CA, as well as representation in three locations overseas. Independent of any auction house or dealer, Winston Artory Group specializes in confidential and objective appraisal services, advice on the acquisition and disposal of all fine and decorative art, jewelry, and collectibles, and collection management. APPRAISALS Winston Artory Group specializes in providing appraisals for all purposes, including insurance, estate tax and estate planning, donation, damage or loss, art as collateral, and family division. ADVISORY Whether you wish to acquire an individual work or build an entire collection, Winston Artory Group will help you articulate your vision and guide you through the process. If you wish to sell works in your collection, Winston Artory Group is uniquely positioned to impartially advise you on every step of the sales process. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT Winston Artory Group will also introduce you to a wide range of highly specialized services, individually tailored to help you best maintain and manage your collection, including: collection management software, annual inspections and condition reports, curatorial advice, coordination and oversight of conservation, restoration, installation, shipping, storage, and professional photography, and comprehensive supervision of museum exhibition loans.
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