Here at C&T Auctioneers and Valuers we are looking to expand our team!
Established in 2013 as a specialist auction house of Fine Militaria and Vintage Toys, the company has since expanded and now has other departments including Fine Dolls, Coins, Watches and Jewellery and, most recently, Retro Toys. We run as an online only auction house from our offices in Kenardington, near Ashford, in Kent.
We are currently looking for:
- Part Time Product Photographer - Maternity Leave Cover
- Arms & Armour Auction Specialist
Please see below for more details.
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Part Time Auction House Product Photographer – Maternity Leave Cover
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4404988856/
As the Auction House Product Photographer, you’ll be responsible for capturing high-quality images of lots for online listings and printed materials. We pride ourselves on providing detailed images for our Buyer’s so, alongside the description, they can bid confidently. As our client base is international, they rely on these images when deciding to bid on items.
Key Responsibilities:
- Photograph a wide variety of items: Militaria, Vintage & Retro Toys, Coins, Jewellery, etc.
- Ensure proper lighting, composition, background and colour accuracy while photographing items.
- Process images, cropping, colour correction, retouching as needed in Photoshop
- Name and organise files according to the internal cataloguing system
- Work closely with the Cataloguing team to check items.
- Upload edited images to the company’s software
- Maintain photography studio/space, ensure equipment is in good working order and stock of consumables (batteries, memory cards, lighting gear) is maintained.
- Work to tight deadlines (pre-sale deadlines for auctions), manage time efficiently, coordinate with other departments.
- Maintain consistency in image style to match the company’s brand guidelines.
- To assist with marketing – social media posts, printed materials etc under the direction of the marketing officer.
- Occasionally travel to view/collection points or clients’ homes/locations to photograph items in situ if required.
- Clerking live auctions.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Experience in product photography (ideally in an auction house, art gallery, museum or e-commerce environment).
- Strong technical photography skills: lighting, studio set-up, macro work, large objects.
- Proficiency with photo editing software (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop or equivalent).
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to work under deadline pressure and coordinate with other departments.
- Good communication skills: ability to liaise with lead photographer and specialists.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Full driving licence and own vehicle are essential due to remote location.
Hours & Benefits:
- 24 hours per week, 9am – 5pm, regular days to be decided.
- Free parking
- Pension scheme and paid annual leave
- Salary dependent on experience
If you would like to apply for this position please send a CV and cover letter to sally.pettengell@candtauctions.co.uk . We reserve the right to close this position should we receive a suitable candidate.
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Arms & Armour Auction Specialist
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4400536404
We are delighted to offer this new position due to the expansion of our Militaria department. The
successful candidate will be responsible for producing at least two Fine Arms & Armour auctions in a
calendar year.
Duties will include:
• Describe items for auction catalogue
• Liaise with other team members to produce an auction
• Meet with clients to gain consignments
• Represent the company at exhibitions here in the UK and potentially internationally
• Produce both written and verbal valuations of Arms & Armour
• Other necessary auction duties
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:
• Good organisational skills
• Full and clean driving license
• Computer skills
• Good knowledge of the subject matter and ideally a dedicated knowledge of a particular subject
matter of arms & armour, such as Islamic and Indian weapons or Antique Guns etc.
• Have a network of individuals who can assist them in their role
Qualifications and Experience:
• The successful candidate must have a background in Arms & Armour, with auction house or trade
experience.
Location of Position:
• The position is a hybrid position with office and home working available
• Hours Monday – Friday with weekend work required at the request of the business or if required to
be successful in the role.
Salary
• Salary is based on experience – base wage with commission incentives.
If you would like to apply for this position, please send a CV and cover letter to matthew.tredwen@candtauctions.co.uk
We reserve the right to close this position once we have received a suitable candidate.