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 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Business Judgment, & 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.
This position has the potential to be extended for up to one year.
Why This Role Matters
Exhibition + Architectural design at Christie’s is a hybrid practice that integrates aspects of different disciplines: exhibition design, 3D and Architectural design and graphic design. It involves creating bespoke exhibitions to enhance sales and designing spaces across the EMEA region to show and sell art to our clients, creating a distinct offering unmatched by Christie’s competitors, or designing sets for photo and video campaigns, to name a few.
This exciting role is suitable for Part 2 architects (or 3D designers from related backgrounds) with excellent spatial design skills, a true passion for the arts and luxury industries, and with an interest to explore the world of exhibition design and interior design for the art and luxury businesses.
Working in a positive, friendly and adaptable, digital-first environment, the goal is to assist the Exhibition Design Director in the delivery of top-level exhibition projects, as well as in the design of new permanent galleries and workspaces across the EMEA region. A rare opportunity to work on some very exciting projects from concept to detail and completion, and to venture into the world of exhibition design, creating exhibitions for Christie’s beautiful galleries in Central London.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Conveying ideas through sketches, photomontages and 3D renderings/visualisations
- Drawing of plans, sections and elevations with different levels of details according to project phase
- Laying out of drawings of visuals to explain the projects in a clear way
- Working collaboratively with other designers from the Creative Studio when required
- Assisting in the supervision exhibitions & signage installations
- Attend kick-off meetings to shadow the Exhibition Design Director as briefed by the Marketing team to develop exhibition design
- Assist with obtaining images from our internal servers for exhibition graphics and windows
- Organise large amounts of information in spreadsheets, redraw items from various sources, prepare assets to allow further design work
- Liaise with suppliers to discuss solutions and secure quotes
- Source and arrange hire of furniture and props and return
- Performing other duties as assigned by manager
What you’ll bring to the team
- Architecture graduate with Part 2 completed, looking for work experience
- Other 3D Design backgrounds are welcome to apply
- Interest in design of spaces for art and luxury, as well as exhibition design and ephemeral architecture
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D
- Proficiency in 3D visualisation software, such as Rhino / Cinema 4D + Rendering engines
- Dedication and strong attention to detail
- Positive, motivated individual who enjoys new challenges
- A strong portfolio of work developed at university or outside
- Ability to work independently while following the directions received by the line manager
- Demonstrable experience in drawing clear and compelling architectural drawings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken English
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to very tight deadlines
What’s great about working for us
25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 1st Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family
Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on
Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you
Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about
Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)
Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)
Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)
Private Health Insurance: no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members (taxable)
Dental Insurance: (may be extended at personal cost)
Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months of employment
Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day
Employee Assistance Programme: access to personal advice and support services including counselling
Eyecare vouchers (once a year)
Cycle to Work scheme
Christie’s Extras: discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
Seniorcare by Lottie: a comprehensive eldercare solution
- Robust family first policy:
Ø 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
Ø Eligible to return to work for 80% of your agreed normal weekly working pattern while being paid as though you were working 100%, post a minimum of 16 weeks of leave
Ø Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
Ø Christies Family Network: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…
- Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time
Salary: £26,936
Closing Date: Sunday 28th June
#LI-Hybrid (Minimum 4 days in the office)
