Modern & Contemporary Art Specialist

Chief Talent Alchemist - Senior Recruitment professional within the art market

Join a renowned, internationally active auction house located in the heart of Berlin. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced art professional with a passion for classical modernism, post-war and contemporary art. Be part of a dedicated team in a vibrant cultural hub and contribute to shaping the future of the global art market.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct expert assessments, descriptions, and evaluations of artworks, particularly in classical modernism, post-war, and contemporary categories.
• Acquire artworks and build client relationships in Germany and internationally through travel and networking.
• Maintain and develop strong, long-term relationships with clients and collectors.
• Assist in preparing, executing, and following up on art auctions.
• Write catalogue texts and perform pricing and market analysis to support valuation and sales.
• Collaborate on creating and implementing sales strategies across various art genres.
• Present and promote works on paper and other art forms effectively to clients and collectors.
• Work closely with auction and management teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Travel regularly to client sites and private collections for acquisitions.
• Engage in customer service activities with a high level of professionalism and expertise.
• Contribute to the development of marketing and promotional materials related to auctions.
• Support organisational goals with a structured, reliable, and customer-focused approach.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in art history or a related discipline.
• Several years of professional experience in art dealing, auctions, or with modern/contemporary art.
• In-depth knowledge of classical modernism, post-war and contemporary art; ideally with expertise in works on paper.
• Native-level German language skills and excellent English; other languages are a plus.
• Strong communication skills, a confident demeanour, and a business-minded, customer-oriented approach.
• Class B driving licence with travel flexibility for acquisition trips.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Project Management

Industries

• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

We’re removing barriers to interview by enabling connections and insights across the art market.