Research Specialist

Our atelier team is excited to welcome new Research Specialists to support our growing Editorial and Design teams in a vital role. As a Research Specialist, you will develop comprehensive expertise in the worlds of handmade rugs, tapestries, textiles, and high art of the most important movements, periods, and provenances. We seek intellectually curious minds with a passion for detailed investigation—academic enthusiasts who find joy in uncovering the stories behind each design and weave. You'll work alongside professionals who share your dedication to scholarly excellence and passion for preserving the rich heritage of carpet making traditions. Our ideal candidate brings not just research skills, but a genuine enthusiasm for becoming a true connoisseur in this field.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with our collections and our brand voice
• Research the most prominent interior designers, architects, influencers, trade magazines, and competitors in home furnishings and high-end carpets with a stress on the American market
• Develop authoritative knowledge of carpet provenances across major weaving regions
• Conduct detailed analysis of weaving techniques, materials, and patterns specific to different historical periods and regions.
• Monitor auction results, market trends, and collector preferences across major international markets
• Collaborate with fellow editors, researchers, and writers to pitch ideas and make our website a resource for designers and professionals.
• Teach your fellow teammates and monitor your progress—our goal is to rank first on Google in all topics and searches in our niche
• Analyze content from competitors to improve our own

Experience and Skills

• 2-years' experience as a research specialist with a portfolio of published work
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Strong analytical capabilities with attention to detail
• Able to research through different platforms such as social media, books, newsletter subscriptions and more
• Familiar with basic systems like Mac OS and Google Suite
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field—backgrounds in textiles or interior designs is a huge plus
• Proactive in scheduling regular meetings and staying on top of others

Salary negotiable—commensurate with experience

5 day working week

To join our team, please send an email with your resume, portfolio, and contact information to Violet Gene Sciandra at and we'll get back to you Candidates who do not include a portfolio or links to their work will not be considered.

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About Rug & Kilim

Rug & Kilim is a family-owned New York atelier, renowned for their vast, well-curated inventory and strong archive of custom designs.

For over four decades, Rug & Kilim — led by Jahanshah Nazmiyal — has pioneered the design and development industry, innovating with an encyclopedia of textures, colors, pile heights, yarns, and natural fibers, culminating into a haute couture-inspired custom collection. Alongside his sons, Cyrus and Sina Nazmiyal, and their growing team of dedicated avant-garde creators, the trio has established an exciting and reliable resource for luxury handmade rugs, tapestries and textiles for designers, architects, hospitality professionals, high-end collectors, and all admirers of the craft who share their passion. The Nazmiyals' emphasis on loyalty, warm hospitality, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge, growth, and reinvention has shaped the venerable house they proudly call home.

The Rug & Kilim archive spans from the 17th Century to contemporary designs benefitting from a rich collection of antique, vintage, and modern designs in Scandinavian, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, Moroccan, and European rugs and Kilims. Their particular devotion to the study and curation of Kilim and flatweave rugs has led to the accumulation of both the largest and one of the most important collections in the world. Jahanshah's particular passion for 18th-Century Aubusson rugs, Savonneries, Axminsters, Donegals, hooked rugs and tapestries has become a formidable representation of important artists and special workshops as well. Furthermore his study of 17th-Century Mughal floral motifs and Persian court weaving has enriched his range of classics and inspired new collections, such as our Block Print rugs.

All clients of Rug & Kilim are serviced directly by a dedicated teammate and specialist at the Long Island City showroom, with further access to the Art Department for bespoke projects in residential, commercial, boutique hospitality and beyond. Their creative den is a museum of rare designs and royal culture, and an inviting second home for all creative minds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹76, ₹84,650.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Work from home