Senior Art Specialist & Merchandiser

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Everything But The House (EBTH) is a revolutionary marketplace that makes it easier to find or sell secondhand goods. Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, EBTH offers a global auction platform where art, jewelry, fashion, collectibles, antiques and more are sold starting at $1. We aspire to be the first stop for secondhand online and stand behind our work with the “EBTH Promise.”

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

• Deep, verifiable knowledge of Art history and the current secondary market (Fine Art, Asian Art, and Decorative Arts)
• 3+ years in an auction house, gallery, or appraisal setting with a focus on merchandising and valuation
• An innate ability to group items in a way that tells a story and drives competitive bidding (the “Merchant’s Eye”)
• Execution & Speed:
  Ability to balance the meticulous nature of art research with the fast‑paced production schedule of EBTH
• 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

Location:

Cincinnati, OH
Salary: $–$

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Marketing and Sales | Industries:
Internet Publishing