Career Opportunities

We are seeking an exceptional Copyright Manager to join our global Marketing team. The role is based in London but you’ll also be working very closely with New York and Hong Kong. 

Operating at the intersection of art, intellectual property and global storytelling, this is a rare opportunity to play a critical role in how artworks are represented, promoted and shared by Phillips across international audiences. As Copyright Manager, you will lead the clearance of copyright and image rights for artworks featured across our auctions, global marketing and editorial. Working closely with specialists, artists studios, artists rights collectives, estates, rights holders, Legal and Marketing teams, you will ensure that copyright permissions are secured efficiently, thoughtfully and to the highest professional standards.

This role is ideally suited to someone who combines meticulous attention to detail with excellent judgement, diplomacy and commercial awareness — someone who brings both rigour and calm to complex, multi-stakeholder projects. You will become a trusted partner to colleagues across the business and an important ambassador in relationships with artists, estates, artists rights collectives, galleries and institutions worldwide.
 

About You
You are highly organised, intellectually curious and exceptionally detail-oriented, with a strong understanding of copyright in a visual arts context. You're comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where standards are high, timelines move quickly and precision matters. Equally, you are collaborative, solutions-oriented and confident building credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
You will likely bring:

• Significant experience in copyright clearance, picture research, image rights or permissions management, ideally within auction houses, galleries, publishing, cultural institutions, museums or luxury/creative sectors.
• Strong knowledge of copyright and image rights relating to visual art, with confidence operating across global markets.
• Experience managing complex permissions processes across multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and composure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with diplomacy and confidence in both internal and external relationship management.
• A naturally proactive, solutions-focused mindset and high degree of professional ownership.
• Genuine interest in visual art

The Client Services Supervisor will have overall responsibility for Client Services in London. They will foster continuous improvement in client service, working with the Bids & Post-Sale Services Manager, Europe to closely monitor service levels and identify opportunities to enhance service efficiency.

They must be extremely professional, have the ability to multitask, be presentable, charismatic, confident and polite while interacting with our diverse clientele. They should consistently provide the highest level of professional service possible to our clients as well as Phillips’ colleagues. They will design and implement training modules to support the team. They will oversee the in-person bidder registration process, ensuring it is efficient, seamless, and according to the highest standards of service. And create a welcoming reception area for employees and clients.

Phillips values a workforce with a wide variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

This role is to drive global business development and strategic growth within the Watches department through the delivery of high-quality market intelligence, client insight, and data-driven analysis. The role is responsible for monitoring and interpreting global auction market trends, identifying and cultivating high-value client opportunities, and supporting the development of targeted sales and consignment strategies across regions. 
Acting as a central point of coordination, the position oversees private sales pipelines, ensures robust CRM data governance, and facilitates cross-functional collaboration between Specialists, Marketing, and Senior Leadership. Through the preparation of strategic reports, client portfolio analysis, and performance reviews, the role plays a critical part in informing decision-making, enhancing client engagement, and optimising commercial outcomes across auctions and private sales globally.
Phillips values a workforce with a wide variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

We are seeking a capable, engaging and skilled HR Professional for a Maternity Cover from Summer 2026 to Summer 2027. The role juggles best practice HR administration, advice and support service from the London Head Office to sites across Europe. Working closely with a dynamic and inspiring HRD, the HR Advisor / Business Partner coordinates key People processes, provides outstanding service and delivers inspiring HR initiatives to Phillips employees across Europe. 

Phillips values a workforce with a wide variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

The Digital Marketing Coordinator, Paid Media supports the planning and coordination of global paid media campaigns across brand, auctions, exhibitions/events, and online selling platforms.

This role is centered on project management and execution oversight, working across internal teams and external agency partners to ensure campaigns are delivered on time, aligned with business priorities, and executed to a high standard.

Reporting to the International Head of Paid Media & Advertising, this individual collaborates with marketing, content, social, creative, product, analytics, and art specialist teams to support campaigns that drive traffic, client engagement, and revenue. Phillips values a workforce with a wide variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

The Shipping Manager will be to provide leadership, guidance and support to the Hong Kong Shipping Team, overseeing the shipping of art, jewels and watches, whilst being responsible for assisting internal sales departments and Phillips’ clients with the administration and customer service activities relating to the transportation and storage of artworks and collectables worldwide.

Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong multitasking abilities, and a customer-focused mindset.

Phillips values a workforce with a wide variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

Acting as Cataloguer in the  Modern and Contemporary Art Department in New York, this position will be responsible for assisting the Head of Sale with coordinating sales, valuations, cataloguing and researching property.

Phillips values a workforce with a wide variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications. 

To assist the Operations department at the 432 Park Avenue Gallery with exhibitions, auctions, and events, and assist as needed at the warehouse in Long Island City.

The Senior Specialist will be responsible for business getting primarily for the designated department as well as for other sales centers depending on the type of property/collection sourced for sale. The senior specialist is also responsible for selling local sales by developing a network of collectors and dealers, as well as assisting with selling auctions worldwide.

Phillips values a workforce with a wide variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

The Associate Regional Representative, Korea is to assist the Regional Representative, Korea in spearheading business getting for worldwide sales and assist with business development opportunities in Korea. The position will require the incumbent to cultivate networks among collectors, dealers, curators and others in the modern & contemporary art market as well as evaluate artwork, bring in consignments, and sell artwork across the different disciplines.  This role will also assist the necessary internal departments with Client Strategy and Marketing responsibilities for Korea alongside leading on all administration responsibilities for the Korean office.

Phillips values a workforce with a wide variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.

Acting as a Specialist in the Geneva Jewellery department, this position is responsible for business getting across Europe for the Jewellery department worldwide auctions and private sales. The specialist will lead a small team and will hold responsibility for selling international auctions by developing a network of private clients, collectors, and dealers. 

Phillips values a workforce with a wide variety of experiences, backgrounds and skills, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications

This position is responsible for fulfilling fine art framing needs for Specialist Departments.

Phillips is the destination for international collectors to buy and sell the world’s most important contemporary works of art. By focusing specifically on the defining aesthetic movements of the last century, we’ve set ourselves apart as the most dynamic and forward-thinking auction house. Our considered approach and specialized knowledge lead clients to seek our guidance on contemporary collecting trends. This finely-honed expertise is evident in all aspects of our business, from the caliber and quality of our sale catalogues, events and exhibitions, to a superior level of individualized client service. Headquartered in New York and London, with offices throughout the world, Phillips conducts sales in a select number of categories: 20th Century/Contemporary Art, Photographs, Editions, Design, Watches and Jewelry. Additionally, our core art business includes special exhibitions, private sales, advising private estates and corporate clients, museum services, and consulting. Phillips currently has a Part-Time Seasonal Art Handler opportunity available.  

This position is responsible for Ensuring the safe and timely preparation of works of art for display, exhibition and transport.