RECRUIT
Art Researcher
In this position, you will play a key role in supporting the decision-making of the Sales and Planning teams through research and data analysis related to the global art market.
Your responsibilities will include researching auction records and artist backgrounds, as well as conducting on-site investigations of international galleries and art fairs.
You will gather, analyze, and organize accurate, high-value information from a global perspective, including English-language sources and overseas market data.
Recruitment information
Requested work content
Research: Conduct research on past auction records and artist backgrounds using online resources and the company’s internal database
Field Research: Visit domestic and international art galleries and art fairs to study market trends and artwork tendencies
English Research: Collect and summarize information from English-language sources such as global media, databases, and reports
Report Creation: Prepare sales materials and internal reports based on collected data and insights
Support Tasks: Assist with data organization, project tracking, and general support for the research team
Essential skill
・Shares and resonates with our company’s vision
・Highly motivated to continuously learn about the contemporary art industry
・Possesses standard PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and solid IT literacy
Tools used internally: Salesforce / Notion / Kintone / Slack
Preferential skills
・Holds a degree in Fine Arts or Art History from a university or graduate school
・Possesses a curator qualification (museum curator license)
・Has skills in data analytics such as information processing or statistics
・Business-level proficiency in English / Chinese / Korean
What We’re Looking For
・Interested not only in contemporary art but also in finance and investment, with a strong desire to keep learning and stay updated on the latest trends
・Able to independently manage the full research cycle: hypothesis building → information gathering → validation → reporting results
・Persistent and responsible, with the ability to stay focused and complete tasks even under challenging conditions
・Possesses a strong venture mindset and takes proactive initiative rather than waiting for instructions
・Highly motivated for self-growth and enjoys growing together with the team
Salary/Benefits
Employment status
Full-time employee
[Trial period]
Yes (3 months) *No change in treatment
Salary
Monthly Salary: ¥255,000 – ¥410,000 (includes 30 hours of fixed overtime pay)
Bonus: Performance-based bonus paid twice a year (based on personnel evaluation)
Salary is negotiable depending on experience and ability.
Work location
The Wall 3F, 4-2-4 Nishiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
[Access]
10 minutes walk from Roppongi Station on the Toei Oedo Line or Hiroo Station on the Tokyo Metro Line.
Working hours
・Flextime system / Standard working hours: 8 hours (core time 11:00–15:00)
・Work location: On-site (office-based)
・Workdays: Monday to Friday
・May be required to work on weekends and public holidays when the gallery attached to the office is open
Vacation/holiday
・Complete 2-day work week system (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
・Summer vacation
・New Year holidays
Welfare/Various systems
・Commuting allowance
・Social insurance coverage (Health Insurance, Employees’ Pension, and Employment Insurance; Workers’ Compensation Insurance applies at the business office)
・Annual health checkup
・Art purchase subsidy program
・Language learning subsidy program
・Team lunch program (lunch expenses covered based on company policy)
・Hotel accommodation and transportation subsidy (available when using affiliated facilities)