Job Description

Arts Research Associate

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Location: Fort, Mumbai (Work from Office)

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Timings: 9:45 am to 7:30 pm, Monday to Saturday

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About Rooftop

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Rooftop is building the world's first Creative Multiverse—a space where people can discover, learn, create, and experience art in meaningful ways. What started as a platform celebrating Indian art has evolved into a creative ecosystem offering art courses, books, workshops, exhibitions, artist collaborations, and immersive cultural experiences.

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About the Role

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As an Arts Research Associate, you will play a key role in shaping Rooftop's educational and creative initiatives. This role combines art research, content development, artist coordination, project management, and exhibition support to bring meaningful art experiences to life.

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Roles and Responsibilities:

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Art Research & Knowledge Development

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- Research Indian and global art forms, artists, cultural heritage, and contemporary art practices.
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- Stay updated with trends, exhibitions, institutions, grants, and developments in the art ecosystem.
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- Develop and maintain content for Rooftop's Art Wiki and internal knowledge resources.
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Course Development

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- Research, plan, script, review, and manage content for Rooftop's art courses.
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- Coordinate with artists and internal teams during course planning and shoots.
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- Ensure all course content is engaging, accurate, and aligned with Rooftop's vision.
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Books & Publications

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- Contribute to the research, writing, reviewing, and development of Rooftop's art books.
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- Work with artists, writers, and designers throughout the publishing process.
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Artist Relations & Collaborations

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- Coordinate with artists for courses,



interviews, collaborations, and onboarding.
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- Build and maintain relationships with artists, galleries, museums, government and cultural institutions.
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Exhibitions & Events

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- Coordinate exhibitions, workshops, and events from planning to execution.
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- Manage artist profiles, artwork selection, cataloguing, vendor coordination, logistics, and documentation.
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Artwork Documentation & Inventory

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- Maintain artwork inventory, condition reports, digital archives, and artwork documentation.
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- Ensure artworks are properly catalogued, tracked, and managed.
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Content & Creative Projects

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- Contribute to blogs, educational content, and marketing initiatives.
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- Work on recent creative concepts and special projects that align with Rooftop's vision.
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Qualifications

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- 2-3+ years of experience
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- Passion for art, culture, and creative education.
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- Strong understanding of Indian regional art with an interest in global art practices.
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- Excellent research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
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- Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate across teams.
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- Proficiency in digital research and documentation tools.
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- A degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Design, Humanities, or a related field is preferred.
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- Prior experience in art research, content creation, publishing, museums, galleries, or the creative industry is a plus.
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Why Join Rooftop?

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- Work directly with artists from across India and beyond.
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- Contribute to art courses, books, exhibitions, and creative experiences.
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- Be part of a mission-driven team redefining how people learn, consume, and experience art.
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Salary range: 3-6 LPA

📌 Art Researcher (Mumbai)
🏢 Rooftop
📍 Mumbai