Property Associate & Photographer

 At Freeman’s|Hindman we believe that people are enriched and energized when they are surrounded with objects of significance and meaning. Freeman’s|Hindman is one of the leading and fastest growing fine art auction houses in the U.S. Our values are evident in how we approach the marketplace, providing unmatched service, a focus on excellence, and holding the utmost respect for our clients and the items we steward. As a globally recognized brand, we conduct over 100 auctions each year for everything from contemporary paintings and fine jewelry to French furniture and rare books. With six salerooms in Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, New York, Palm Beach, and Philadelphia, we stay locally relevant while passionately catering to our global sellers and buyers. 

• The Property Associate/Photographer will split their time to assist the operations and photography teams. As property associate, the primary focus is to guarantee that all   inventory is accounted for, organized, and gathered for photography in order   of priority, then returned appropriately to storage in preparation for sale. Additionally, that storage areas meet Freeman’s|Hindman's   high standards for organization, efficiency, and cleanliness. As photographer, they will photograph inventory for upcoming auctions, prepare   images for retouching, and maintain the established photography workflow. They will passionately support the Freeman’s|Hindman   brand in daily interactions with clients and Freeman’s|Hindman team members   and follow the five principles of the client interaction guidelines in all   communications.

  Responsibilities:    

• Assist the Photography Department with locating property, loading and unloading carts of property based on priority and daily quota requirements, delivering property to studios, maintaining appropriate organization and storage of property
• Maintain inventory of all property located in the building by entering relevant information into the company’s computer database (e.g. location notes)
• Troubleshoot, track and trace missing property, communicate proactively with relevant   department and property personnel
• Unpack, pack, handle and store property appropriately
• Contribute to warehouse efficiency by keeping the storage areas clean and organized
• Receive and check-in property as necessary
• Style, light, and photograph inventory as needed and determined by Photography   Supervisor [Philadelphia Office]
• Prepare images to send for retouching, and review to ensure they meet the company’s standard for   quality and consistency
• Manage image inventory in company’s computer database
• Perform other duties on an as-needed basis to assist the Logistics Manager, Operations [Philadelphia Office] and the company as a whole.

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree, and 1 year or more of professional photography experience
• 1 year or more of experience packing all types of property, from small objects to flat works, ideally in the art world
• Experience in gallery installations and in hanging various types of flat properties
• Experience photographing products on white in a studio setting using monolights 

Skills:

• Proficiency with Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop CC, and Capture One: working knowledge of tethered capture, layers, masks, color correction tools, actions, batch processing
• Competence with Microsoft Office: Outlook, MS Word, Excel
• Strong communication and time management capabilities 
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively 

Physical Demands: 

• Requires lifting, bending or standing for long periods of time
• Use of dock equipment and tools (pallet jacks, crowbars, material-handling equipment)
• Ability to pack or unpack, lift, box and crate or uncrate property weighing up to 45 pounds
• Safely move furniture, decorative objects, and display cases
• Safely handle fragile objects of various sizes/weights
• Willingness to work long hours and weekends on as-needed basis
• Travel locally or regionally
• Operate Freeman’s|Hindman vehicles 

Values: 

• Excellence: Setting the standard in auction and appraisal services through expertise and meticulous attention to detail
• Integrity: Upholding honesty and transparency in all interactions with clients, partners and colleagues. 
• Judgment: Incorporating experience, empathy, and integrity to always deliver client centric decisions and actions that uphold our brand. 
• Collaboration: Working together with our team and clients to achieve shared goals and exceed expectations. 
• Responsiveness: Delivering timely and tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of every client. 

What We Offer: 

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match 
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Choose from Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision & Dental Plans (PPO & HDHP options available)
• Generous Paid Time Off 
• 12 Paid Holidays – Enjoy 12 company-paid holidays throughout the year.
• Extended Holiday Office Closure
• Up to 12 Weeks of Fully Paid Parental Leave 
• Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)