We are looking for an applicant passionate about art for a Bilingual Production Coordinator role with Kaikai Kiki.★This position offers mostly remote work, with occasional in-person meetings.★Seattle area is preferred. The US West Coast is accepted.About the Role:The Bilingual Production Coordinator supports the coordination of Takashi Murakami’s exhibitions and artwork production, working with partners around the world. In close collaboration with the Exhibition Director, this role provides administrative support for Kaikai Kiki’s Seattle operations, with a focus on exhibition and production coordination.The position also serves as a key liaison between the artist and the studio, as well as partner institutions and fabricators, including translating, drafting, and managing correspondence in both Japanese and English. Occasional international travel will be required to support and oversee exhibition and artwork installations.Job Type: Full-time★Work Location: Remote (Based in the Seattle, WA area preferred; West Coast candidates accepted). ★Please note that there is no physical office.★Pay Rate: $28.00 - $38.00/hour (Equivalent to approximately $58,000 - $79,000 annual salary) + 1.5× overtime pay.(Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and the candidate\'s specific location.)About Kaikai Kiki:Kaikai Kiki is a general trading company of art led by artist Takashi Murakami. Kaikai Kiki\'s business activities include art production, film and animation production, artist management, gallery and café management, game development, e-commerce management, publishing, and merchandising.Responsibilities:Coordinate logistics, travel, shipping, and other aspects of art production and exhibition production in support of Takashi Murakami and Kaikai Kiki artists.Serve as a liaison between the artist’s studio and partner institutions, including translating, drafting, and responding to emails in both Japanese and English.Provide administrative support for the Exhibition Director.Perform additional duties as needed.Occasional work outside regular business hours.Required Qualifications:Legal authorization to work in the United States.Fluency in Japanese (written and spoken).Fluency in English (written and spoken).Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.Strong interest in contemporary art.Willingness and ability to travel internationally throughout the year.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree.Experience handling artwork or working in an art-related field.Proficiency with Mac and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).Strong organizational and coordination skills.Flexible, proactive, and eager to learn.Benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.★Paid Time Off and Sick Leave (Provided in accordance with Washington State and Seattle city labor laws).Equal Opportunity Employer:Kaikai Kiki is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age
