Expert Cameras and Opticals

Japan

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.

We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 110,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.

Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us.

Taking ownership and driving impact
Being open to change and feedback
Being passionate about our mission and our customers.

Your Mission

As a Cameras Expert, you will manage and grow our Cameras auctions with a focus on the Asian market, particularly Japan. You use your technical expertise and commercial insight to curate high-quality auctions, onboard professional sellers, and ensure a transparent and reliable marketplace for buyers and sellers.

You act as the category specialist, selecting relevant lots, guiding sellers on performance, and strengthening our supply from dealers and collectors looking to expand their reach to Europe.

What You’ll Do

Evaluate and curate submitted camera lots, ensuring accuracy, authenticity, and commercial appeal
Create attractive weekly auction selections aligned with collector demand and market trends
Review titles, descriptions, images, and documentation, and provide accurate value estimates
Guide sellers on pricing, reserve strategies, and performance optimisation to improve sell-through and cash flow
Onboard and develop professional dealers and collectors in Japan and the wider Asian market
Monitor auction results and use data insights to improve lot quality, selection, and overall category performance
Act as a mediator in disputes, ensuring professional and fair communication between users

What You’ll Bring

Expert theoretical and technical knowledge of analogue and digital cameras from all eras, including optical equipment, darkroom equipment, and binoculars
Strong understanding of the Japanese camera market and its collector landscape
Professional trading experience on platforms such as Catawiki, 1stDibs, eBay, Yahoo! JAPAN Auction, and camera fairs or events
Commercial acumen, including knowledge of reserve pricing, sell rates, and auction strategy optimisation
Proven ability to analyse auction performance and advise sellers using data insights
An active network of dealers, shops, technicians, collectors, and industry experts
Fluency in Japanese and English, with strong communication skills and the ability to handle disputes diplomatically

Where You’ll Be

This is a 100% remote role based in Japan.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.
Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.
A culture of connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.
Celebrate life’s moments with us. You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion”. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based.

Interested?

Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.