Assistant Curator, M+ Museum
2 days ago
M+ is a museum dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, and interpreting visual art, design and architecture, moving image, and Hong Kong visual culture of the twentieth and twenty‑first centuries. Located in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District, we are one of the world’s leading museums of modern and contemporary visual culture. This is a fixed‑term contract position of 2 years with the possibility for renewal subject to organisational needs and individual performance. Responsibilities Collaborate closely with curators across multiple disciplines to define and articulate key messages and visitor outcomes for proposed exhibitions that connect with target audiences; Develop compelling ways of telling stories about objects, artworks and ideas through varying media—text, interactive displays, audio guides and other in‑gallery visitor experiences; Prepare interpretive plans that guide the teams responsible for producing and installing exhibits, ensuring the vision articulated by the interpretive plan is realized; Write and edit panels, labels and interactive text in both English and Chinese, prioritising readability and accessibility so exhibitions resonate with a broad spectrum of visitors; Work with learning and digital teams to ensure key messages and outcomes for exhibitions are applied and understood, working in tandem with programming and other audience‑development goals; Create and develop content for a range of drop‑in and registered tours, and design related training programmes for M+ Guides; Recommend interpretive strategies and writing to support audiences in collaboration with curatorial, exhibition and collection teams; Build relationships within the volunteer guide and educator community when needed; Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned by M+. Qualifications Possess a recognised university degree, preferably in museum education, journalism, communications, creative media, cultural management or equivalent; Have at least 4–5 years of professional experience in programme planning and development, or project management of art and cultural events or festivals; Have proven experience telling compelling stories for different informal learning outlets; Have strong research skills with a demonstrated commitment to learning, and maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the literature and practices of learning and interpretation in contemporary museums; Be a diplomatic and collaborative team player with proven leadership and facilitation skills; Have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese; Be self‑motivated and able to work independently and cooperatively with others in a fast‑paced environment; Be highly‑organised and detail‑oriented. Candidates with less experience will be considered for the position of Curatorial Assistant. Application Applicants should submit a detailed CV and cover letter by 17‑12‑2025 . Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For more information and to apply, please visit or contact Catrina Mok at +852 2200 0006. All data collected will only be used for job application processing. Your data may be accessed by our appointed recruitment consultants under the confidentiality standards applicable to us. Applications not invited for interview within four weeks of submission may be considered unsuccessful. Personal data will be retained for up to 24 months and then destroyed. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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