Appraisal Manager
Winston Artory Group is an expert-led collection stewardship platform for art and collectibles.
Funding history
About Winston Artory Group
Winston Artory Group supports collectors and their advisors in evaluating, acquiring, managing, and selling art and collectibles. Its services combine expert judgment, appraisal and advisory expertise, data science, sophisticated digital systems, and a large art-market database to provide stewardship for assets with financial, cultural, and personal value.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
Manage appraisal assignments from client intake through final report delivery, coordinating clients, specialists, schedules, valuations, documentation, invoicing, and project records. Draft USPAP-compliant reports, support onsite examinations through photography and cataloguing, communicate with clients, and contribute to process improvements.
Requirements
- Three to five years of experience in personal property appraisal, art research, or a related art services role.
- Current USPAP certification, such as 15-Hour USPAP or equivalent.
- ASA, AAA, or equivalent professional designation in progress or achieved.
- Strong organizational and written communication skills.
- Experience in personal property categories such as fine art, decorative art, jewelry, silver, furniture, or collectibles.
- Comfort with technology-enabled workflows and digital collection management platforms.
- Familiarity with auction databases and art market research tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Comfort with CRM systems and project management platforms.
- Ability to travel for onsite examinations.
Responsibilities
- Manage appraisal assignments from initial engagement through final report delivery.
- Coordinate client intake, specialist outreach, scheduling, timelines, and invoicing.
- Serve as the primary client contact and communicate project updates.
- Draft, edit, and assemble USPAP-compliant appraisal reports.
- Coordinate with internal and contractor specialists to obtain valuations and documentation.
- Perform and support onsite examinations, including photography and cataloguing.
- Maintain project records in CRM and project management systems.
- Flag status changes, scope adjustments, and timeline risks.
- Contribute to process improvements, template development, and workflow initiatives.
Benefits
- Meaningful equity
- Remote-flexible work