Junior Cataloguer

About the Role

FutureGrail is a luxury watch auction and private sales business focused on rare, collectible, and significant timepieces. The catalogue team is central to how each watch is presented, with a high standard of accuracy, professionalism, and detail expected by collectors worldwide.

This opening is for a Junior Cataloguer who will support the auction and consignment functions. It is well suited to someone who is meticulous, enjoys digging into research and writing, and has a genuine enthusiasm for watches.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the creation of auction catalogue entries for watches and related collectible items.
• Research watch makers, reference numbers, production information, ownership history, and market background.
• Help draft precise item descriptions, condition remarks, and notable points for each lot.
• Work with the auction team to verify observations, specifications, and other essential details.
• Contribute to clear, accurate, and professionally written condition reports.
• Identify important details such as provenance, service history, rarity, originality, and distinguishing features.
• Liaise with photography and operations teams so catalogue content aligns with the final listing.
• Keep well-structured records of watch data, imagery, condition notes, and research materials.
• Support consistency, accuracy, and overall quality across all auction listings.

Requirements

• Strong enthusiasm for watches, horology, auctions, or luxury collectibles.
• Excellent accuracy and a sharp eye for detail.
• Solid research and writing ability.
• Well organised, dependable, and able to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable handling detailed product data, reference information, and technical language.
• Good command of written English.
• Previous experience in cataloguing, watches, luxury goods, auctions, editorial work, or research is helpful but not essential.
• Willingness to build specialist knowledge in collectible watches.

What We Offer

• Practical exposure to rare and important timepieces.
• Training in auction cataloguing, condition reporting, and watch research.
• Close collaboration with specialists and other industry professionals.
• Opportunities for career development in the luxury watch auction and collectibles space.