Some of the world's greatest works of contemporary art and design are bought and sold at Phillips. As an ambitious, value-driven organization, we're looking for collaborative team members who will bring their passion, energy, expertise and ideas to work every day.
We're an international business, offering opportunities to expand your knowledge, capabilities and career across different locations, departments and disciplines. For a dynamic, rewarding role at the cutting edge of the arts industry, please apply for a specific position in a Specialist or Business Support department or register your interest.
Phillips is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Current Vacancies
Posted 6 April 2021
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
New York
Work directly with the Senior International Specialist, American Art, Deputy Chairwoman, and the Senior International Specialist, Modern Art, Deputy Chairman in the 20th Century & Contemporary Art Department in New York, to coordinate and organize all aspects of day to day activities, to ensure smooth running of their offices on a global basis. This role includes a range of administrative, financial, or logistical responsibilities, and requires a high degree of organization, meticulous attention to detail, proactivity, and discretion.
Read morePosted 25 March 2021
CLIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE (FRONT OF HOUSE)
Southampton
Client Services Representatives are the first people that our clients interact with and are ambassadors of the Phillips brand. They must be extremely professional, presentable, charismatic, confident and polite while interacting with our diverse clientele and able to multitask. They are expected to uphold the company’s standards and should consistently provide the highest level of professional service possible to our clients as well as Phillips colleagues. Covid protocols are in place for colleagues and clients.
Read morePosted 23 March 2021
COMMERCIAL DEALS ANALYST
London
This role is intended to support the day to day functions of the Commercial Office by capturing and presenting data involving all Commercial Deals to provide the Department with more in depth reporting and analysis that show our commercial activity.
The Commercial Deals Analyst will maintain thorough records of all commercial deals, and will follow up with Specialists to capture additional information when required. The Commercial Deals Analyst will ensure that deal spreadsheets are kept up to date and further developed and will make sure that commercial deal data is entered into the appropriate Phillips systems.
The Commercial Deals Analyst will maintain thorough, up to date records for the Commercial Office, compile data to support the objectives and strategies of the Commercial Office, and will assist with fielding all relevant departmental enquiries.
Read morePosted 22 March 2021
ASSISTANT TO HEAD OF DESIGN, EUROPE AND RESEARCH COORDINATOR
London
The Assistant to Head of Design, Europe & Research Coordinator will be responsible for working closely with the Head of Design, Europe to manage and organise all aspects of his day-to-day activities. In addition, the Assistant to Head of Design, Europe & Research coordinator will assist the Design team in the researching, writing and cataloguing of all department materials including for auction catalogues.
Read morePosted 11 March 2021
ASSISTANT COUNSEL
Hong Kong
The position will involve working as part of Phillips’ Legal Team performing various legal tasks from an in-house perspective. The role requires a good knowledge of the legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements of an international auction house.
The Assistant Counsel is responsible for providing day to day legal advice to the Company’s various specialist departments in Hong Kong. This position will report to the General Counsel, EMEA. As a member of the Legal team, the Assistant Counsel is expected to demonstrate continuous focus on delivering the Company’s brand promise, executing its business strategy and achieving its vision.
Read morePosted 4 March 2021
PROPERTY CONTROLLER, PARK AVE
New York
The Property Controller is responsible for property receipt and release, inventory management, not only for individual delivery and pickups, but also sale transfers, installing and handling works for private viewings, and overseeing the New York Collections inbox and scheduling collections/drop offs at the Gallery and Warehouse locations.
Read morePosted 3 March 2021
TRUCK DRIVER/ART HANDLER
New York
The Truck Driver/Art Handler is responsible for packing, collecting, delivering and transporting artwork in a safe, secure and timely manner.
Read morePosted 2 March 2021
SPECIALIST, Photographs
London
Acting as Specialist and Head of Sale in the Photographs Department in London, this senior level position will be primarily responsible for business getting and selling for London Photographs sales, while growing and cultivating networks among collectors, dealers and other experts in the photographs market with an aim to facilitate commercial transactions.
Read morePosted 28 February 2021
REGIONAL COORDINATOR, CHICAGO-MIDWEST
Chicago
The Regional Coordinator will report to the Regional Director and Specialist, Vice President in Chicago to organize all aspects of the region’s client and business development activities, including providing administrative, financial or logistical support as required. This role is both internally and externally facing.
Read morePosted 5 February 2021
Graphic Designer
Hong Kong
This role is for an in house, part-time designer, in Hong Kong. The designer will be working on our bilingual marketing collateral across the sectors of Watches, Jewellery and Contemporary Art. The designer will be working directly with Phillips Marketing Director and Creative Services Team based in Phillips, Hong Kong and will be overseen creatively by our Creative Director in NY.
The part-time designer will have guidelines and templates to work with and will be responsible for brand guardianship in Hong Kong. The main challenge will be for the chosen candidate to feel comfortable with working independently and efficiently. The successful candidate should be efficient and able to work under pressure and understand how to use his/ her resources in NY or UK.
Read morePosted 2 February 2021
PT Seasonal Art Handler
New York
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.
Read morePosted 29 January 2021
OBJECT INTELLIGENCE RESEARCHER
New York
This role is responsible for researching, inputting, retrieving object information and providing comprehensive research on high-value objects, updating and maintaining objects’ data on Phillips’ databases for 20th Century & Contemporary Art (TCA) Object Intelligence in New York. In addition, this role will action and support the department’s strategic Object Intelligence initiatives to efficiently and effectively leverage key business opportunities in the short and long term.
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Internships
Posted 8 January 2021
INTERNSHIP – CONTEMPORARY ART
Hong Kong
Phillips is seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working and motivated intern to fill a fixed-term 2021 Internship in the 20th Century & Contemporary Art department.
Based in our Hong Kong Headquarters within the St. George’s Building, the primary focus of the internship will be to gain an insight into the day to day operations of a successful international auction house. The internship would be suitable for applicants with an interest specifically in Contemporary Art but would also welcome applications from candidates with an interest in art generally. The term can be 3-6 months.
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Register Your Interest
If you would like to register your interest in working at Phillips, but no appropriate vacancies are advertised, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please indicate in your cover letter the location and department you are interested in joining.