Assistant Curator / Curator

This call has been translated from Korean. Proficiency in Korean is likely essential; please contact the employer if unsure.

Job Posting

Futura Seoul is seeking an Assistant Curator / Curator.
Futura Seoul is a space that introduces forward-looking contemporary art within the historical context of Bukchon, presenting experimental exhibitions and collaborations with artists from Korea and abroad. This recruitment aims to hire candidates capable not only in exhibition planning and operations but also in a wide range of tasks across the art space.

Position

Assistant Curator / Curator (title determined based on experience)

Responsibilities

• Hands-on exhibition planning and operations
• Communication with domestic and international artists and institutions
• Artist research and writing promotional texts
• Planning and operating exhibition-related programs and events
• Supporting various operations at Futura Seoul (PR, management of official channels, communication with partner companies, exhibition archiving and documentation, etc.)

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum 3 years of practical experience at a museum, art space, gallery, or related institution
• Required: Strong English communication skills, including fluent written communication (documents/emails) and business-level conversation
• Required: No restrictions on overseas travel
• Majors in art, art history, arts studies, or related fields
• Understanding of domestic/international art world trends and relevant networks

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical experience across exhibition planning, operations, and promotion
• Experience collaborating with overseas institutions or artists (e.g., artist invitations, institutional partnerships)
• Proficiency in design/editing tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
• Intermediate or higher skills in MS Office and Hancom Office
• Strong understanding of media art, installation art, and spatially oriented exhibitions

Working Conditions

• Employment type: Contract (possibility of conversion to a permanent position after a 1-year evaluation)
• Salary: Negotiable after interview (adjustable based on experience and portfolio)
• Working hours: 5 days a week / 9:00–18:00 (includes 1-hour lunch break / flexible hours during exhibitions and events)
  ※ Weekend availability required

Hiring Process

1. Document screening (only successful applicants will be contacted individually)
2. First interview
3. Final interview
   ※ Depending on circumstances, more than two interviews may be conducted, and a task may be required.

How to Apply

• Required documents:
  1. Resume (including a self-introduction and career description, free format)
  2. Portfolio (required)
• Submission: Email to info@futuraseoul.org

Application Deadline

Rolling applications
※ If any false information is found in submitted documents, the hiring decision may be revoked.