Associate Specialist, African & Oceanic Art, Europe

Sotheby's is hiring an Associate Specialist for African & Oceanic Art in its European team based in Paris. The role involves leading research and cataloguing for Paris‑based auctions that include arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, ensuring scholarly depth and consistency with Sotheby's standards. Responsibilities include evaluating consignments, producing catalogue essays in French and English, managing catalogue production, coordinating photography, handling client enquiries, organising pre‑sale exhibitions, and supporting business development activities. The candidate must have a strong interest and knowledge of African and Oceanic art, relevant market experience, fluency in French and English, excellent research and organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers full‑time employment with professional development and mentorship opportunities within a leading global auction house.

Full‑time employment, professional development, mentorship, opportunity to work with a leading auction house.

Fluency in French and English; relevant specialist experience in African & Oceanic Art; strong research, organisational and communication skills.