Fukuoka Tenjin ◆ Core Staff Wanted for Contemporary Art Gallery (Full-time Employee)
YUGEN Gallery is a gallery that plans and operates exhibitions, sells artworks, and conducts promotional activities, all centered around contemporary art.
We are currently looking for staff to play a central role in the operation of our second location, YUGEN Gallery FUKUOKA.
Beyond exhibition management, we want you to proactively create activities rooted in the community and develop new initiatives, helping to energize the art scene in Fukuoka with us.
【Why work at YUGEN?】
・Dissemination of creativity that transcends existing boundaries
∟YUGEN introduces a wide range of creative works, unconstrained by existing contemporary art frameworks, delivering new values to the world.
・Significant discretion with deep involvement in location management
∟Because we are a small team, you can be deeply involved in the operation, planning, and improvement of the Fukuoka location, taking the initiative to plan and bring ideas to fruition.
・Global field of challenge
∟Going forward, we plan to further strengthen our global activities, including domestic and international art fairs, corporate collaborations, and joint projects with international artists. You will have the opportunity to participate in projects that originate from the Fukuoka location and broadcast to the world.
【Job Description】
・Store management of the Fukuoka location
・Exhibition planning, setup, operation, and progress management
・Reception and customer service
・Artwork sales, management, and shipping
・Communication and relationship building with artists, industry professionals, and business partners
・Management of part-time staff
・Administrative duties
・PR, advertising, and promotional activities for websites, social media, etc.
【Required Skills/Desired Candidate Profile】
・Strong interest in the art scene, primarily in Fukuoka, Kyushu, and Asia, with a passion for promoting art.
・Proactive individual who takes responsibility, thinks independently, and acts without waiting for instructions.
・Practical experience in the art industry, galleries, museums, etc.
・Enjoys communicating with people and possesses excellent communication skills.
・Possesses basic PC skills
∟ Google Sheets, Docs, web conferencing tools, Adobe, etc.
【Preferred Skills】
・Experience in store management and operation
・Customer service/sales experience with high-net-worth individuals/high-priced products
・Experience leading gallery operations, or practical experience in a similar role
・Experience in writing, editing, and proposal creation
・Experience in project promotion and management
・Conversational level of English/Chinese/Korean or other foreign languages
【Work Location】
YUGEN Gallery FUKUOKA
Stage 1 Nishidori 4F, 2-1-4 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka 810-0041 (5-minute walk from Tenjin Station)
【Working Conditions】
10:30 - 19:30 (8 hours of actual work / 60-minute break)
※Overtime work may be required
Employment Type
Full-time employee (no fixed term)
Probationary Period
3 months, up to a maximum of 6 months (no change in treatment during the probationary period)
＜Salary＞
Annual salary: 3.5 million JPY to 4.9 million JPY
Monthly salary: 250,000 JPY to 350,000 JPY (includes 30 hours of fixed overtime pay, with extra pay for exceeding this)
Salary increase: Once a year
Bonuses: Twice a year (June and December, performance-linked / estimated at one month's salary per payment)
＜Benefits and Welfare＞
Commuting allowance (up to 30,000 JPY per month)
Housing allowance (30,000 JPY per month based on company regulations after the probationary period)
Comprehensive social insurance (health insurance, employee pension, employment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance)
Retirement allowance system (Chutai-kyo / after the probationary period)
Qualification acquisition incentive system
Company PC and various software provided
【Holidays and Vacations】
Completely two days off per week (shift system)
⇨Details based on the operational calendar
Annual holidays: Approximately 125 days
Annual paid leave: 10 days (granted after six months of employment)
＜Documents to submit at time of application＞
・Resume
・Curriculum Vitae
＜Application and inquiry contact＞
tei@jeane.jp
