Art Book & Publication Editor — Art Books, Catalogues & Visual Culture

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Art Book & Publication Editor — Art Books, Catalogues & Visual Culture
ABOUT THE JOB
De Art is an independent digital media platform dedicated to visual arts, artists, and cultural expression.
We are looking for an Art Book & Publication Editor to help develop and refine editorial content related to art books, exhibition catalogues, artist monographs, and other publications focused on visual culture.
The ideal candidate combines strong editorial skills with a genuine interest in the arts, an eye for detail, and the ability to turn complex ideas about artworks, artists, and artistic movements into clear, engaging, and well-structured content.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Edit and proofread content related to art books, exhibition catalogues, and cultural publications.
• Review manuscripts, essays, artist biographies, and publication descriptions for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Develop editorial content introducing significant art publications and their contributions to visual culture.
• Coordinate with writers, researchers, artists, and other contributors on editorial assignments.
• Verify names, dates, artwork titles, bibliographic details, and other publication-related information.
• Help establish consistent editorial standards, terminology, and writing style.
• Prepare publication summaries, reviews, and editorial introductions for digital audiences.
• Identify relevant art books, catalogues, and publications for potential coverage by De Art.
• Ensure that published content meets quality, readability, and editorial accuracy standards.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience in editing, publishing, cultural journalism, art writing, or a related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills.
• Strong interest in visual arts, art history, contemporary art, or publishing.
• Ability to assess written content critically while preserving the author's intended meaning.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to editorial accuracy.
• Familiarity with bibliographic references and publication metadata.
• Experience with digital publishing platforms or content management systems is an advantage.
• A degree in art history, literature, publishing, journalism, or a related discipline is welcome but not essential.
• A portfolio of relevant editorial or writing work is an advantage.
WHAT WE OFFER
• The opportunity to contribute to an independent digital arts and culture platform.
• The chance to explore and communicate ideas emerging from art books, catalogues, and visual culture.
• Opportunities to collaborate with writers, researchers, and creative professionals.
• A role combining editorial judgment, cultural research, and digital publishing.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit the following materials:
• A CV of no more than two pages.
• A cover letter of no more than one page explaining your interest in art publishing and editorial work.
• A portfolio or links to three relevant projects, where available.
• Contact details for two professional references, including each reference’s name, role, and contact information.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview and may be asked to complete a short, role-specific practical assignment.
To apply, please send your application to farhang@parsikia.ir.
De Art welcomes applications from qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds who are passionate about art, publishing, and cultural communication.

Work arrangement
Yes