Senior Art Specialist & Merchandiser

OUR STORY AND HOW YOU CAN HELP CONTRIBUTE

Everything But The House (EBTH) is a revolutionary marketplace, making it easier to find or sell secondhand goods, headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. EBTH was born out of a passion for helping people via a full-service approach to consignment; revolutionizing how homeowners, estate managers, dealers and collectors connect with a world of shoppers seeking rare and wonderful things. Each day the global auction platform unleashes an ever-changing assortment of art, jewelry, fashion, collectibles, antiques and more, all with a starting bid of $1.

EBTH aspires to be the first stop for secondhand online. We stand behind our work and offer every customer the “EBTH Promise.” If we don’t uphold our end of the bargain, we’ll do our best to make it right.

We are seeking a Senior Art Specialist & Merchandiser to drive the success of our Art category. This role is designed for a subject matter expert who understands that how an item is presented is just as important as what the item is.

As a dynamic company, we move fast and seek to continuously improve – and while this will be a very demanding position, you’ll be surrounded by a passionate team of individuals who are dedicated to the common goal of drastically changing the way personal property is sold, bought and moved across the country – and we have a lot of fun while we’re doing it. We’re proud of our journey and we’re eager to share our story with shoppers, clients and consignors across the world!

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TASKS YOU’LL BE JUGGLING

Expert Cataloging & Authentication (50%)

• Primary Cataloging: Conduct high-level cataloging for art pieces, ensuring precise attribution, medium identification, and condition reporting.
• Forensic Research: Perform detailed research using web resources, provenance records, and expert contacts to verify the authenticity of escalated or high-value art items.
• Legal & Ethical Oversight: Maintain an understanding of auction laws, artist rights (droit de suite), and CITES regulations regarding various materials.

Art Merchandising & Curation (40-45%)

• Strategic Sale Design: Curate and sequence art lots into daily auctions and high-profile specialty sales to maximize bidder engagement and final sale value.
• Trend Analysis: Monitor market trends to determine the best timing and "story" for specific art collections or artists (e.g., Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, or Classical European).
• Cross-Departmental Strategy: Work with the Merchandising team to meet line-of-business goals.

Expertise & Quality Control (5-10%)

• Subject Matter Leadership: Assist the Quality and Authentication manager on art-related inquiries, training new team members on art handling, identification, and cataloging standards.

CREDENTIALS WE ARE SEEKING

• Art Expertise: Deep, verifiable knowledge of Art history and the current secondary market (Fine Art, Asian Art, and Decorative Arts).
• Professional Experience: 3+ years in an auction house, gallery, or appraisal setting with a focus on merchandising and valuation.
• The "Merchant's Eye": An innate ability to group items in a way that tells a story and drives competitive bidding.
• Execution & Speed: Ability to balance the meticulous nature of art research with the fast-paced production schedule of EBTH.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Art History, Fine Arts, or Museum Studies preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working within digital inventory management systems and online auction platforms.