- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $80,000–100,000/year
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Sotheby's
Sotheby’s is an auction house founded in London in 1744. Its specialists work across fine art and collecting categories including jewelry, watches, handbags, wine, design, and classic cars. The house connects collectors through live and online auctions, private sales, and fixed-price purchases. Its work spans specialist research and cataloging, client services, marketing, technology, finance, and operations, supporting the preparation, sale, and movement of objects across its international network.
Sotheby's seeks a Print Designer for its in-house Design Studio, based on-site above its New York galleries and reporting to a Senior Designer. The role develops communications for auctions across print and digital channels, taking projects from concept through finished artwork and publication; the proposed annual base salary is $80,000–$100,000, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus and competitive benefits.
Role & Responsibilities
- Apply Sotheby's brand guidelines while exploring creative direction across marketing and corporate literature, invitations and special-event materials, online and digital media, books and catalogues, advertising campaigns, and business-development support.
- Research, develop concepts and mock-ups, present ideas, and produce finished artwork for print and online or digital publication.
- Collaborate with Design Studio colleagues, liaise with Marketing colleagues and internal clients, and manage projects from initial brief through completion.
- Work within budgets and tight deadlines; maintain project archives and records; and contribute to general office administration.
Qualifications
- A design degree or equivalent qualification.
- A natural flair for creative design, with excellent layout and composition, typography, and aesthetic coherence.
- Excellent knowledge of print production and finishing.
- Excellent knowledge of online and digital media processes, with a drive to use new or unfamiliar software.
- Experience in motion graphics and animating digital content.
- Experience working with cutting-edge and/or luxury brands.
- Awareness of current design trends in digital and print.
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- Able to manage varied projects simultaneously, often to tight deadlines.
- Demonstrates understanding, courtesy, tact, and creative empathy.
Skills
Education
A design degree or equivalent qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 80,000 to USD 100,000 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible candidates may receive a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package.
Culture
Sotheby’s describes its culture in terms of client service, specialist knowledge, curiosity, collaboration, and ethical conduct. Its careers materials emphasize working across disciplines and encouraging employees to explore internal opportunities.
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