Junior Graphic Designer (Temporary)
Contract End Date: December 31st, 2026
The Company
Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & 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 over 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Respect, Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & 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
We are seeking a talented and organized Temporary Junior Graphic Designer to join the Proposals team. This role will provide essential design and production support for high-value proposals, presentations, and pitch materials.
The Junior Graphic Designer will assist with creating visual mock-ups, editing and scanning images, maintaining the team’s image library, and refining proposals across Adobe InDesign, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Figma. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to produce polished work within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
How You’ll Make an Impact
Assist with the creation of visual mock-ups for proposals, presentations, and other pitch materials.
Edit, retouch, resize, crop, color-correct, and prepare images for print and digital use.
Scan artwork images and supporting materials, ensuring files are accurately captured, labeled, and organized.
Help maintain and organize the team’s image library, including sourcing, filing, tagging, and archiving visual assets.
Format, refine, and clean up proposals in Adobe InDesign, ensuring consistency across typography, imagery, spacing, and layout.
Support the production and formatting of presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint and Figma.
Update existing templates and adapt layouts for individual clients, collections, and business opportunities.
Incorporate design edits and stakeholder feedback accurately and efficiently.
Conduct detailed quality-control checks to ensure all materials are visually consistent, accurate, and presentation-ready.
Prepare and package final files for printing, digital distribution, and internal review.
Maintain organized project files, templates, and design assets.
Provide general design and production support to the Proposals team as needed.
What you’ll bring to the team
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field.
Strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in typography, layout, image editing, and presentation design.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Figma.
Experience with image scanning, retouching, file preparation, and digital asset organization.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities under tight deadlines.
Collaborative, responsive, and comfortable incorporating feedback from multiple stakeholders.
An interest in art, design, luxury, or culture is preferred.
Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.
Closing Date: September 24th, 2026
*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, or a related field
- Strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, image editing, and presentation design
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Figma
- Experience with image scanning, retouching, file preparation, and digital asset organization
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities under tight deadlines
- Ability to collaborate, respond effectively, and incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders
- Interest in art, design, luxury, or culture
What We Do
Founded in 1766, Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business renowned for its expert live and online auctions and bespoke private sales. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of global services, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate, and education. With a presence in 46 countries, it serves a global clientele through flagship hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris, and Geneva.
