Gallery Curator at Kidari Gallery

Organisation: Kidari Gallery
Location: Daegu, South Korea
Salary: From KRW 10,320 per hour (subject to interview)
Contract: Permanent position with a two-month probationary period, or a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of permanent employment
Working hours: Monday–Friday, 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Experience: No previous professional experience required
Application deadline: 17 November 2026 (may close earlier if the position is filled)

Translated and adapted from the original Korean job listing. The position is advertised in Korean, although no specific Korean-language proficiency requirement is stated.

Kidari Gallery in Daegu, South Korea, is recruiting a Gallery Curator to join its team.

The gallery is seeking one candidate for a position open to both recent graduates and applicants with professional experience. The role is available as either permanent employment, subject to a two-month probationary period, or a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of conversion to permanent employment.

Applicants should have a university degree or be expecting to graduate. Candidates with backgrounds in fine art, visual design and related creative disciplines are particularly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A university degree or higher, although students expecting to graduate are also eligible.
• An interest in working in a gallery environment.
• Strong organisational skills, reliability and attention to detail.
• The ability to work collaboratively and approach tasks with diligence.

No previous professional experience is required.

The listing also identifies the following relevant technical skills:

• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• AutoCAD.
• Microsoft Office.
• Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• General computer proficiency.

Preferred qualifications

Preference may be given to applicants who:

• Have English-language proficiency, particularly advanced or fluent English.
• Live near the gallery.
• Have strong computer and document preparation skills.
• Have previous relevant experience, including internships or part-time employment.
• Have studied fine art, visual design, video, game content or related disciplines.
• Are available to start immediately.
• Are interested in long-term employment.
• Can accommodate evening work if required.

The employer particularly values planning skills, diligence, attention to detail, teamwork and an achievement-oriented approach.

Working arrangements

Location: Kidari Gallery, 1st Floor, 3-5 Sinseo-ro 21-gil, Dong-gu, Daegu, South Korea.

The gallery is approximately a 16-minute walk from Gaksan Station on Daegu Metro Line 1.

Working days: Monday–Friday
Working hours: 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Lunch break: 1:00–2:00 pm

The advertised employment arrangements are:

• Permanent employment, with a two-month probationary period.
• Alternatively, a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of conversion to permanent employment.

Salary

The advertised hourly wage is KRW 10,320, with final remuneration determined following an interview.

Application process

Applications must be submitted through JobKorea’s online application system, using a JobKorea résumé.

Applications open: 18 September 2026
Application deadline: 17 November 2026

Recruitment may close earlier once a suitable candidate has been appointed. The employer may also amend the application deadline.

Image: Courtesy of Kidari Gallery.