IT Assistant

Japanese Gallery Kensington, a specialist in Japanese art and antiques, is seeking an IT assistant with a passion for Japan and its culture.

There will be a three-month probation period during which we will provide training and review performance on a monthly basis. Upon completing the training to a satisfactory level, you may be offered a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with website development tasks

• Upload and manage product listings across various online marketplaces

• Monitor website performance and provide insights into improving site speed and overall user experience

• Assist with collaborating with external developers or IT service providers when necessary

• Support team members with IT troubleshooting

• Assist in managing international shipping operations through various courier services

• Contribute to UX/UI improvements

• Document procedures and maintain technical guides to support internal operations and training

Required skills:

• Basic understanding of Japanese culture

• Experience with uploading and managing stock on online marketplaces

• Ability to monitor and report bugs, as well as identify SEO, UI, and UX issues

• Familiar with website building platforms

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Lightroom

• Strong IT skills with excellent attention to detail

• Experience in worldwide shipping using various courier services

Preferred skills:

• Experienced in maintaining websites built on Magento 2, WordPress, Wix, and other website-building platforms

• Proficient in HTML and CSS, with intermediate knowledge of PHP and JavaScript

• Familiar with MySQL/MariaDB

• Confident using terminal commands for server management, version control, and development workflows

• Skilled in wireframing and prototyping using Figma or similar platforms

• Strong understanding of website structure, user experience, and front-end development best practices