Expert Japanese Art Antiques

At Catawiki every day brings the extraordinary! Whether its a or we encounter exceptional objects every day.

Were a oneofakind marketplace for buying and selling special objects! Each week we offer over 75000 unique items in auction carefully curated by our passionate inhouse experts.

Having sold over 20 million unique objects to date were on a mission to become the worlds most popular destination for special objects. As a growing diverse and sustainable scaleup we proudly live by our core values:

• Taking ownership and driving impact
• Being open to change and feedback
• Being passionate about our mission and our customers.

If these values resonate with you wed love to explore how you can join us on this exciting journey!

About the role

As a Japanese Art & Antiquities Expert you will work closely with evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our users. Leveraging your expertise in Japanese art particularly in modern and contemporary works and your extensive network you will be responsible for creating attractive lot listings each week.

In this role youll also act as a commercial representative for Catawiki attending art fairs and engaging directly with buyers and sellers. Youll negotiate effectively providing expertise to facilitate successful transactions and fostering trust and transparency. Additionally youll play an essential role in expanding Catawikis market in Japan strategically growing new supply areas and launching campaigns tailored to attract younger collectors including Gen Z.

What youll bring

Our ideal candidate will bring a fulltime commitment to Catawiki along with the following:

• Expertise in Japanese Art & Antiques with a particular emphasis on modern and contemporary Japanese art.
• Commercial acumen with proven experience in negotiating deals and representing a platform at fairs and exhibitions.
• General knowledge of Asian Art & Antiques which is a strong advantage.
• Professional trading experience on leading platforms such as Catawiki 1stDibs eBay Yahoo! JAPAN Auction and relevant Japanese Art & Antiques fairs.
• Skills in optimising auction strategies (reserve price sell rate cash flow) and tracking auction performance while guiding sellers on current market trends.
• A strategic mindset for growing Catawikis marketing initiatives in Japan with a focus on engaging young collectors and Gen Z.
• Outstanding communication skills in Japanese and English (English language course may be provided if needed).
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with online sales platforms.
• A robust network of potential sellers buyers and experts in Japanese Art & Antiques with the ability to tap into new supply areas.
• Diplomatic competence for mediating disputes and maintaining excellent user relations.

What youll bring

As an expert in the Asian & Tribal department youll ideally be based in Japan or Hong Kong and work remotely connecting with a global team.

Why Youll Love Working with Us

• Create a Visible Impact by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80 categories. In our flat structure every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business.
• Learn and Grow with Us through our Learning & Development initiatives which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression.
• A Culture of Connection defines us. Were a passionate diverse and collaborative team of 800 Catawikains and 60 nationalities all coming together to build a oneofakind marketplace. We foster an inclusive and queerfriendly work environment committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered. Whatever your story we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team.
• Celebrate Lifes Moments with us at Catawiki. When you join us youll receive a 100 Catavoucher and on each birthday youll get a 50 Catavoucher to celebrate. Enjoy an extra day off each year to Pursue Your Passion. We also recognise significant work anniversaries (3 5 8 10 years) with additional time off plus extra leave for lifes big moments like marriage engagements or moving house.

Please note that benefits can vary by location. For specific information regarding whats available in your country please consult your recruiter.

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire and connect. Most Catawikians are within commuting distance of one of our offices and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. This means we typically ask you to be in the office 2 out of 5 days roughly 40% of your working time to collaborate and connect with your colleagues. Of course if the job description specifies that the role is 100% remotesuch as for certain expert or sales positionsthen that arrangement will apply.

Interested

Apply directly with an English CV and cover letter by submitting your information at the bottom of this page. By submitting your application you agree to .

If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.