Conservation Specialist, West Kowloon

1 month ago

Hong Kong, Central and Western District, Hong Kong SAR China West Kowloon Full time
Job Description

**Job Title:** Conservation Specialist, West Kowloon

**Job Summary:** We are seeking a highly skilled Conservation Specialist to join our team at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, a dedicated museum showcasing exquisite artefacts from Palace Museum's collections. The successful candidate will be responsible for preserving the museum's collections by participating in traditional conservation activities, performing conservation treatments, and collaborating with the team to prepare and install exhibitions.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Contribute to the preservation of the museum's collections by participating in a wide range of traditional conservation activities, including producing condition reports and treatment proposals, providing expert opinions on the condition of proposed acquisitions, and performing occasional courier duties.
  • Perform conservation treatments and produce reports according to ethical standards.
  • Work collaboratively with the team to prepare and install special and thematic exhibitions.
  • Conduct environmental measurements, monitoring, and ensure preventive maintenance necessary for the paper-based collections.
  • Participate in the matting/framing programme of the paper-based collections using proper materials and techniques.
  • Collaborate with the team to develop conservation guidelines and procedures for storage and display, best practices for conservation treatment, and the proper care and handling of works on paper in the collections.
  • Participate in advising and training staff in best practices for the care, handling, display, storage, packing, and shipping of paper-based collections.
  • Keep current with state-of-the-art conservation/preservation methods and techniques by reading relevant literature and attending presentations, seminars, or training.
  • Conduct specialized research on the materials and techniques of artists represented in the collection and possibly investigate degradation processes, treatment options, and efficacy of treatments, when time and circumstances permit.
  • Communicate on conservation topics and report on research results through publications, presentations, and demonstrations at professional gatherings and learning programmes, in agreement with supervisors.

**Requirements:**

  • Possess a Master's degree or a recognized professional qualification in conservation, preferably in Chinese art conservation and/or conservation of works on paper and silk.
  • Have at least 2 years of practical postgraduate experience working on paper conservation, preferably in an institutional/museum setting.
  • Have knowledge about the principles, concepts, and techniques of Chinese painting conservation (particularly traditional mounting techniques and materials developed in China) or experience in the care of traditional and contemporary collections of works on paper or silk, or Chinese textiles.
  • Have proven experience treating and documenting a wide range of works to a high standard with full consideration of practical and ethical issues.
  • Demonstrate general knowledge of current museum practices in storage, handling, and environmental controls.
  • Demonstrate expertise in diverse conservation techniques and theories.
  • Be an innovative and enthusiastic team player with strong project management skills, critical thinking, and solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Be able to work independently under limited supervision and as part of a team, in a fast-paced and continuously challenging environment.
  • Be proficient in MS Windows and/or Apple OS platform, and museum collection management system.
  • Have strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills in English and in Chinese.

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