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At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day. We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 100,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts. Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us. Taking ownership and driving impact. Being open to change and feedback. Being passionate about our mission and our customers.
Job Responsibility
Help grow and strengthen Catawiki’s Asian Art & Antiques category, with a primary focus on Japanese Art & Antiques
By combining specialist knowledge, commercial awareness and strong seller relationships, you will curate high-quality auctions that attract buyers and deliver a trusted auction experience
Contribute to category growth by identifying new supply opportunities, supporting sellers, developing auction concepts and leading initiatives that expand the reach and performance of the category across Europe
Curate high-quality Japanese Art & Antiques auctions by evaluating, selecting and presenting objects with strong buyer appeal and commercial potential
Assess authenticity, condition, quality and market relevance, providing accurate estimates and maintaining high curation standards
Support sellers with expert guidance on submissions, auction strategy, reserves, estimates and auction performance
Identify and develop new supply opportunities by building relationships with dealers, galleries, collectors, artisans and specialist sellers
Contribute to broader Asian Art & Antiques initiatives, including cross-category themes, special sales and collection opportunities
Lead projects that support category growth, using market insights and performance data to improve results and develop new approaches
Collaborate with experts and cross-functional stakeholders to grow supply, promote auctions and deliver a positive experience for buyers and sellers
Requirements
Strong expertise in Japanese Art & Antiques, including authenticity assessment, condition evaluation, valuation and market knowledge
Professional experience within the Asian art, antiques, auction, gallery, collecting, curatorial or online marketplace sector
Understanding of the European buyer and seller market for Japanese Art & Antiques
An established network of dealers, collectors, galleries, artisans, sellers or other industry contacts
Commercial awareness and an interest in auction performance, seller engagement and category growth
Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to use data and market insights to identify opportunities and support decision-making
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced digital environment while contributing to shared team objectives, with fluent English
What we offer
A €100 Catavoucher when you join
A €50 Catavoucher on your birthday
An extra day off each year to 'Pursue Your Passion'
Additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events