Art Market Research Analyst — Market Trends, Collectors & Art Industry Insights

JOB TITLEArt Market Research Analyst — Market Trends, Collectors & Art Industry InsightsABOUT THE JOBDe Art is looking for an Art Market Research Analyst to research and analyze the business, economic, and commercial dimensions of the visual arts industry.The role focuses on understanding art market trends, gallery activities, collecting practices, auction results, emerging artists, and the evolving relationship between art, commerce, and digital platforms.You will transform research, market information, and industry developments into clear, reliable, and engaging content for De Art's digital audience. Working with the editorial team, you will help readers better understand how the art market operates and how its participants, institutions, and business models evolve.The ideal candidate combines analytical thinking, strong research skills, an interest in visual arts, and the ability to communicate complex information in accessible language.RESPONSIBILITIES- Research developments in the international and regional visual arts markets.- Monitor gallery activities, art fairs, auction results, art sales, and relevant industry announcements.- Identify emerging trends in art collecting, gallery representation, pricing, and market participation.- Research the commercial careers of artists and examine how their practices and market positions evolve.- Analyze publicly available auction records, market reports, institutional publications, and industry data.- Investigate the roles of galleries, auction houses, art advisers, collectors, dealers, and online art platforms.- Explore the impact of digital platforms, online exhibitions, social media, and emerging technologies on the art market.- Prepare research briefs, analytical articles, market summaries, and background materials for publication.- Verify figures, dates, sources, and claims before they are used in editorial content.- Distinguish documented facts from estimates, opinions, promotional claims, and speculative market commentary.- Develop comparative analyses of market segments, artistic movements, regions, and collecting trends.- Build and maintain organized research datasets, source lists, and reference materials.- Collaborate with editors, writers, curators, and other contributors to develop evidence-based art market content.- Identify important market developments and propose new editorial topics.- Follow ethical research practices and respect the confidentiality of non-public information.QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Art History, Economics, Business, Arts Management, Finance, Cultural Studies, Market Research, or a related field.- Strong interest in visual arts and the structure of the art market.- Excellent research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.- Ability to interpret numerical information, market reports, and publicly available datasets.- Strong English writing, editing, and information-synthesis skills.- Ability to evaluate source credibility and verify information before publication.- Familiarity with galleries, auction houses, art fairs, collecting, or the broader art ecosystem.- Comfortable using spreadsheets and digital research tools to organize and analyze information.- Ability to explain market developments without overstating conclusions or presenting speculation as fact.- Previous experience in market research, cultural journalism, art business, financial analysis, or arts-related publishing is an advantage.- Familiarity with online art marketplaces, digital collecting, or the economics of emerging art technologies is a plus.WHAT WE OFFER- The opportunity to develop specialized research content for an independent digital art platform.- Exposure to the commercial, cultural, and institutional dimensions of the visual arts.- The opportunity to build a portfolio of analytical articles, market research, and industry insights.- Collaboration with editorial and cultural professionals across different areas of the art ecosystem.- An interdisciplinary environment connecting art, research, business, and digital media.- The opportunity to contribute to a more informed understanding of the changing art market.HOW TO APPLYPlease send the following to farhang@parsikia.ir:- CV — maximum 2 pages- Cover letter — maximum 1 page- Portfolio or links to 3 relevant research projects, analytical articles, reports, or professional publications- Two professional references, including name, role, and contact informationShortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and may be asked to complete a short, role-specific practical assignment involving art market research, source evaluation, or analysis of a market trend.We welcome applicants from diverse professional and academic backgrounds, including interdisciplinary practitioners working across visual arts, economics, business, research, journalism, and cultural media.