JOB TITLE
Digital Art Researcher — Artists, Movements & Visual Culture
1 Position
ABOUT THE JOB
De Art is seeking a curious and detail-oriented Digital Art Researcher to explore visual arts, investigate artistic practices, and develop well-researched material that supports the platform's editorial and cultural activities.
This role focuses on researching artists, art movements, historical and contemporary artworks, visual culture, and emerging developments in the art world. The researcher will help transform reliable information and thoughtful analysis into accessible resources for a broad audience interested in discovering and understanding art.
The ideal candidate combines research skills, visual awareness, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to communicate complex artistic and cultural subjects clearly.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Research artists, art movements, artistic techniques, exhibitions, and significant developments in visual arts.
• Investigate the historical, cultural, and conceptual contexts behind selected artworks and artistic practices.
• Identify emerging artists, underrepresented perspectives, and interesting developments in contemporary art.
• Gather and verify information from reliable sources, including museum collections, exhibition catalogs, academic publications, artist websites, and cultural institutions.
• Prepare research briefs, artist profiles, artwork descriptions, timelines, and background notes for editorial use.
• Develop accurate references and source lists to support articles, social media content, and other digital publications.
• Research connections between traditional art, contemporary practices, digital art, photography, design, and new forms of visual expression.
• Verify artist names, artwork titles, dates, materials, provenance information when available, and image attribution requirements.
• Collaborate with editors, content curators, and visual content teams to identify research opportunities and develop content ideas.
• Maintain organized research records and contribute to a growing knowledge base of artists, artworks, movements, and cultural topics.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Art History, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Cultural Studies, Art Theory, Humanities, or a related field.
• Strong interest in visual arts, artistic movements, contemporary art, and visual culture.
• Excellent research, information verification, and analytical skills.
• Ability to evaluate sources critically and distinguish reliable information from unsupported claims.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to summarize complex subjects in clear and accessible English.
• Good understanding of art terminology, artistic techniques, and the cultural contexts of artworks.
• Familiarity with digital research tools, online museum collections, academic databases, and cultural publications.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, attribution, and intellectual property considerations.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple research topics, and meet agreed deadlines.
• Experience with art research, academic writing, cultural publishing, museum projects, galleries, or digital art platforms is an advantage.
• Knowledge of additional languages or regional art histories is welcome.
WHAT WE OFFER
• The opportunity to contribute to an independent digital visual arts media platform.
• Exposure to a broad range of artistic practices, cultural perspectives, and creative disciplines.
• Opportunities to develop research-based content and support meaningful cultural discussions.
• Collaboration with professionals working across art, media, research, and digital publishing.
• A creative environment that values curiosity, accuracy, critical thinking, and continuous learning.
• The opportunity to help build a richer and more accessible digital resource for discovering and understanding visual arts.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send the following materials to:
farhang@parsikia.ir
Subject: Digital Art Researcher — De Art
• CV — maximum 2 pages
• Cover letter — maximum 1 page
• Portfolio or links to 3 relevant research, writing, academic, or cultural projects
• Two professional references, including name, role, and contact information
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and may be asked to complete a role-specific research assignment or presentation.
De Art welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including interdisciplinary researchers and practitioners whose experience connects visual arts with history, culture, technology, or other fields.
