Hiring now: 5 Innovative Companies Revolutionizing the future of Art-Tech
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This year, art and design trends have seen massive transformations. Art has entered the digital world with emerging technologies like NFTs, VR, and immersive exhibitions. The way we consume, share, and sell art has evolved, making art increasingly accessible to creative communities, and in turn enabling artists to reach new audiences.
Museums, fashion designers, performances and even massive festivals, like ‘Burning Man’, have made use of emerging tech to advertise and recreate their events in an interactive digital space. Even the Guggenheim recently announced their Art and Technology Initiative, dedicated to art that engages with virtual reality through AI and Web3 initiatives.
Blockchain and the metaverse are shaping the experience of art, and the birth of emerging art technology companies has been welcomed by many traditional artists worldwide. If you’re interested in playing a part in revolutionizing the art-tech market, check out our list of hot companies hiring now.
- MintedDesign marketplace that connects people with the world’s best artists201-500 EmployeesActively Hiring
- B2C
- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- Website
- http://www.minted.com
- Employees
- 201-500
- Locations
- San Francisco, Oakland
- About
Minted is a lifestyle brand and design marketplace connecting you with the world’s best artists to create something one of a kind.
- Industries
Jobs
- B2C
- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- Valuation $500M+This company has a valuation of $500M or more
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- New York City, Salt Lake City
- About
LiveAuctioneers is the leading marketplace for fine art, collectibles, furniture, and jewelry.
- Industries
- Online Auctions
- Website
- https://liveart.ai/
- Employees
- 11-50
- Locations
- New York City
- About
LiveArt is the global fine art marketplace that puts collectors and artists in control by providing the necessary data, insight and opportunity to buy, sell or hold works of art without relying on traditional intermediaries.
- Industries
- Top 10% of responders1stdibs.com is in the top 10% of companies in terms of response time to applications
- Responds within two weeksBased on past data, 1stdibs.com usually responds to incoming applications within two weeks
- B2C
- Public StagePublicly traded company
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- 4.2Highly rated1stdibs.com is highly rated on Glassdoor, with 4.2 out of 5 stars
- 4.1Work / Life BalanceEmployees rate 1stdibs.com 4.1/5 on Glassdoor for work / life balance
- 4.1Strong LeadershipEmployees rate 1stdibs.com 4.1/5 on Glassdoor for faith in leadership
- Website
- http://www.1stdibs.com
- Employees
- 201-500
- Locations
- New York City, West New York
- About
1stdibs is the premier luxury marketplace for rare and beautiful objects in furniture, fashion, fine art, and jewelry. We connect the world’s most respected dealers with buyers who share in the pursuit of beautiful design.
- Industries
- Online AuctionsFurniture
Jobs
- B2C
- B2B
- Scale StageRapidly increasing operations
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- YC FundedStartup funded by Y Combinator
- Valuation $1B+This company has a valuation of $1B or more
- Website
- http://www.nianticlabs.com
- Employees
- 501-1000
- Locations
- Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, London, Sunnyvale, Zurich, Hamburg, Tokyo
- About
Niantic is the world’s leading AR technology company, sparking creative and engaging journeys in the real world.
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- Development Platforms
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