M+ Museum
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Hong Kong
Application Deadline: April 22, 2025 (Rolling Review)
M+ is Asia’s leading museum of 20th–21st century visual culture, specializing in design, architecture, moving image, and Hong Kong’s creative legacy. Situated in the West Kowloon Cultural District, M+ merges local and global perspectives to redefine contemporary narratives.
Role Overview
As Associate Curator, you will:
- Research & Interpretation:
- Investigate M+’s Design & Architecture collections and potential acquisitions.
- Develop scholarly content for exhibitions, publications, and digital platforms.
- Collection Development:
- Document and standardize object records with Conservation/Registration teams.
- Supervise curatorial assistants as needed.
- Collaboration:
- Work with Learning, Digital, and Exhibitions teams to shape public engagement.
- Coordinate with external partners on curatorial projects.
Requirements
Essential:
- Master’s degree in Design, Architecture, Cultural Studies, or related fields.
- 6–9 years of research/writing experience in design/architecture (museum or cultural institution preferred).
- Expertise in Asian design/architecture (historical and contemporary).
- Bilingual proficiency (English + Chinese; additional Asian languages a plus).
- Technical Skills:
- Advanced research methodologies.
- Data/file management (museum databases, TMS, etc.).
Preferred:
- Experience with international collaborations and large-scale exhibitions.
- Published work in design/architecture scholarship.
