Associate Director, Appraisals
Remote
Job Summary
Manage an active portfolio of complex appraisal assignments, coordinating project components from initial engagement through final report delivery. Serve as the primary client contact, communicating status updates and managing expectations with professionalism. Draft, edit, and assemble USPAP-compliant appraisal reports incorporating specialist valuations and market research. Coordinate with internal and contractor specialists to obtain valuations and support documentation. Perform and support onsite examinations of personal property collections, including photography and cataloguing, with travel as required. Maintain accurate project records in WAG's CRM and project management systems. Contribute to departmental process improvements and assign report production tasks to Appraisal Associates. Partner with Business Development to build client relationships and optimize appraiser schedules.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum five to seven years of experience in personal property appraisal, art research, or a related art services role
- Current USPAP certification (15-Hour USPAP or equivalent)
- professional designation (ASA, AAA, or equivalent) in progress or achieved
- Expert organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active project files simultaneously and meet deadlines reliably
- Expert written communication skills, including the ability to draft clear appraisal narratives and professional client correspondence
- Experience working in one or more personal property categories (fine art, decorative art, jewelry, silver, furniture, collectibles, or related disciplines)
- High comfort working within technology-enabled workflows and digital collection management platforms
- Experience with auction databases and art market research tools (e.g., Invaluable, AskArt, MutualArt, Artnet, or equivalent)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- comfort with CRM systems and project management platforms
- Ability to travel for onsite examinations as project needs require
Desired Qualifications
- Current USPAP certification (15-Hour USPAP or equivalent); professional designation (ASA, AAA, or equivalent) in progress or achieved
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