Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
Our Values
We are client first
We are inspired by creators and collectors who believe in the transformative power of art & culture.
We are powered by unparalleled expertise.
We are passionate and curious in everything we do.
We are entrepreneurs who dream big, challenge the status quo, and relentlessly pursue innovation.
We are One Sotheby's and work collaboratively to realize the best results.
We believe that diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives are indispensable to our global success.
A career at Sotheby’s means belonging to an entrepreneurial culture that embraces new perspectives and puts our clients first. From our Internship Program, Associates Program, and Internship Grant, there are many opportunities to gain exposure to the business if you are interested in a career in the fine art and luxury markets.
We believe in an open talent market and encourage employees to explore internal opportunities of interest. We support employee growth and development and believe in a fair and equitable interview process.
- Competitive compensation
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance offerings
- Fertility and growing family support
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Gym Reimbursement
- Education Assistance program
- Access to some of the world's most admired art museums and galleries
Current Openings
View our current openings below. If you can't find what you're looking for or have any questions feel free to e-mail us to speak to our recruitment team directly.
At Sotheby’s, we are always happy to welcome applications and inquiries. If you are interested in employment opportunities at any of our Sotheby’s offices, please explore the links above.
To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please click here. For the UK, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland, please click here. This is applicable to you if you are applying for work with us (whether as an employee, worker or contractor). It makes you aware of how and why your personal data will be used, namely for the purposes of the recruitment process, and how long it will usually be retained for.
Diversity and Inclusion
Sotheby’s believes that equality is one of its key values and must be embedded in everything the Company does. The commitment to equality and diversity is endorsed by the Company’s Senior Management Team. All employees have responsibilities in relation to equality and diversity and are encouraged to build awareness of equality and actively challenge all instances of inequality thus helping remove barriers to access, achievement and progression.
Social Impact
To help guide our work in this space, we’ve identified 3 core values. They will inform and guide the decisions and behaviors we take as it relates to our social mission.