If you would like to build a career at Saffronart, please email us at [email protected] with a cover letter and your curriculum vitae.

Digital Content creator
Company: Saffronart/StoryLTD
Work experience: 3-5 years
Location: Mumbai
Salary: Commensurate with experience

We are seeking an experienced content creator to join our organisation. You’ll be responsible for creating compelling visual content such as photos, videos and graphics for various platforms and mediums.

Responsibilities:
• Generating innovative ideas and concepts through creative thinking.
• Create content for multiple channels, social media, Website, Emails
• Shoot raw footage, create storyboards, edit with graphics, music and special effects wherever necessary. Suggest and implement appropriate additions wherever needed
• Redefining design briefs with innovative solutions while adhering to cost and time constraints. Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall project brief.
• Staying updated with emerging technologies in new media
• Taking charge of the digital content scheduling through scheduling apps

Job qualifications and skill sets
• A bachelor’s degree in film studies, production, video editing, visual effects, cinematography, graphic design, or a related field or a Proven track record of digital video editing and graphic designing
• Proficiency with any video editing software /tools like inshot, Canva Adobe Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier, Avid Media Composer etc
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

To apply, send an updated resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this role to [email protected]

Manager - Jewellery and Collectibles
Company: Saffronart/StoryLTD
Work experience: 3-5 years
Location: Mumbai
Salary: Commensurate with experience

We are currently looking for a bright, self-motivated, hard-working individual for the position of Manager-Jewellery & Collectibles with about 3-5 years of jewellery experience. This candidate will be primarily responsible for managing job responsibilities listed below. The ideal candidate should have some jewellery experience and/or certification from the GIA. They must also be fluent in English (spoken and written), have good organisational skills, the ability to adhere to tight deadlines, and be familiar with MS Office. Compensation offered is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate all the process involved in taking-in and shipping goods.
• Perform condition checks of goods at various stages as required in the auction processes.
• Regular data entry on the organisation’s internal database
• Prepare and update Excel sheets and Word documents as required.
• Prepare consignment agreements
• Prepare valuations for all products consigned in auctions/events.
• Prepare comparables
• Maintain the complete stock inventory of the jewellery department, which includes handling jewellery, instruments, forms, and any props used
• Maintaining and updating paper records and liaise across locations
• Maintain the library for the department’s books
• Coordinate and assist in jewellery and collectibles catalogue photoshoots
• Coordinate and assist in the process of cataloguing inventory for print/online auction catalogue
• Coordinate and assist in post-auction shipment-related processes and checks
• Assist in any other projects undertaken by the department (Jewellery conference, Dialogues in Art etc)
• Coordinate the jewellery set-up, security protocols, sales, and viewings for any auction and/or client viewings across locations in India
• Coordinate and assist with research-related tasks

Requirements:
• Graduate in any discipline is a must
• Previous jewellery experience is preferred – relevant work experience of 3 to 5 years
• GIA certification is preferred (AJP, Graduate Diamonds)
• Experience in luxury retail is preferred
• Client servicing experience is a must
• Excellent organisation skills and an eye for detail
• Should be a team player with the ability to prioritise and complete tasks within agreed-upon deadlines
• Willing to adjust to longer work hours, if necessary
• Willing to learn, assume additional responsibilities assigned
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken English)
• Familiar and comfortable with working with MS Office suite

To apply, send an updated resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this role to [email protected]

Manager, Condition Reports & Conservation
Company: Saffronart/StoryLTD
Work experience: 3-5 years
Location: Mumbai
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Role: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

We are currently hiring for the position of Senior Manager-Condition Reports & Conservation with about 3-5 years of relevant experience. This candidate will be primarily responsible for managing job responsibilities listed below. The ideal candidate should have an interest in History, Culture and Heritage. They must also be fluent in English (spoken and written), have good organisational skills, the ability to adhere to tight deadlines, and be familiar with MS Office. Compensation offered is commensurate with experience.

Key responsibilities:
• Perform condition checks of goods at various stages as required in the auction processes
• Prepare condition reports across product categories
• Regular data entry on the organisation’s internal database
• Liase with professional conservators across categories
• Meet deadlines set forth by sale leads
• Work with the cataloguing and handling team to ensure shipping and catalogue deadlines are met
• Work with the design team to check final product images
• Manage presentation of the product including framing , sculpture bases etc along with the handling team
• Manage the team assigned to them
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work across teams

Requirements:
• Graduate in any discipline is a must
• Previous fine art or conservation experience
• A degree, diploma or certificate in Fine Art, Heritage, Museology or Conservation
• Excellent organisation skills and an eye for detail
• Should be a team player with the ability to prioritise and complete tasks within agreed-upon deadlines
• Willing to adjust to longer work hours, if necessary
• Willing to learn, assume additional responsibilities assigned
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken English)
• Familiar and comfortable with working with MS Office suite

To apply, send an updated resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this role to [email protected] and [email protected].

Editorial Assistant
Company: Saffronart/StoryLTD
Work experience: 2-3 years
Location: Mumbai
Salary: Commensurate with experience

We are currently looking for a bright, self-motivated, hard-working individual for the position of Editorial Assistant with a minimum 2-3 years of writing experience. This candidate will be primarily responsible for assisting the editorial team in the day-to-day writing and administrative tasks for Saffronart and its sister auction platform StoryLTD. They should have excellent command over English, grammar and writing, good organisational skills, and the ability to adhere to tight deadlines. A background in art is highly desirable. Compensation offered is commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities:
• Regularly writing and updating artist profiles for the website and maintaining a database of the same
• Providing editorial assistance for catalogue writing, including research and image licensing
• Regularly writing and updating the blog with content to promote upcoming auctions, exhibitions, webinars, or events
• Coordinating with various teams to accomplish day-to-day editorial tasks, including but not limited to newsletters and mailers, as well as text or research-based requirements for Saffronart and StoryLTD homepages, cataloguing, etc.
• Assisting with PR and PR related tasks, including writing press releases and occasionally liaising with press
• Creating or editing content for social media/marketing campaigns, while working closely with the marketing team

Requirements:
• A Bachelor’s degree in English/Journalism/Mass Communication/Creative Writing
• Excellent command of the English language, including strong writing and proofreading skills
• Previous writing experience in a content, editorial or journalistic role
• Ability to write concisely while adhering to the company’s style, tone, and voice
• Ability to multitask various projects, and work independently once given a project
• A background in or knowledge about Indian art is preferable
• A basic understanding of SEO is always welcome

To apply, send an updated resume, 2-3 writing samples and a cover letter expressing your interest in this role to [email protected] and [email protected]

Data Entry Specialist
Location : Mumbai
Timing: Full time

As a data entry specialist, you will be responsible for accurately entering important company data and keeping records up-to-date. We are looking for candidates with a 10+2 certificate or a Bachelors' degree. Prior full- or part-time experience working in data entry is desirable, though not essential.

Key Responsibilities
• Gather, collate, and prepare and verify documents, materials, and information for data entry
• Transcribe source data into the required electronic format
• Perform high-volume data entry using word processing tools, spreadsheets, databases, or other computer software
• Verify integrity of data by comparing it to its source and maintain logs
• Maintain a filing system and protect confidential information
• Research to obtain information for incomplete material
• Retrieve data from the database or electronic filing system in the format requested
• Work closely with the specialists and sales teams
• Clerical duties such as filing, monitoring office supplies, scanning, and printing as needed
• Compliance with processes set and testing new systems and software updates
• Coordinating with departments and locations as required
• Assisting team with client queries, attending phone calls, and attending to gallery visitors when required

Skills and Experience
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken English)
• Ability to organise and manage time
• Ability to work well within a team as well as with minimal supervision
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to focus for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Computer literacy and familiarity with various computer programs such as MS Office and a basic knowledge of databases
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical operations and digital and paper filing systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and be discreet with data handled
• Willing to adjust to long hours, if necessary, particularly during sale deadlines, exhibitions, and auctions

To apply, send an updated resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this role to [email protected]

Librarian and Researcher
Company: Saffronart
Work experience: 5 years
Location: Mumbai
Salary: Commensurate with experience

We are looking for an established and hard-working individual with a minimum of 5 years of experience working with library databases to join our team in Mumbai. The candidate will be responsible for managing our reference library and contributing to the research requirements of various departments. The candidate must have excellent organisational and record-keeping skills, the ability to adhere to tight deadlines, and be very comfortable with database management systems. Compensation offered is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain all records related to the reference library including the online library module
• Oversee the circulation of library materials, keep track of due return dates, and follow up with team members as and when necessary
• Conduct regular checks and updates on inventory and database information
• Oversee the digitisation of the library and work closely and coordinate with the external digitising agency as required
• Assist the Client Relations, Editorial, and Marketing teams with sourcing reference material
• Assist with research-related tasks
• Assist with checking the accuracy of sources and research material

Requirements:
• Graduate/Postgraduate degree
• Previous library database management experience is necessary
• Familiar and comfortable with working with various database management systems
• Excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail
• Should be a team player with the ability to prioritise and complete tasks within agreed-upon deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken English)
• A background in or knowledge about Indian art is preferable

To apply, send an updated resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this role to [email protected]