Exhibition Internship (80%) – Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Zurich
Institution: Museum für Gestaltung Zürich / Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK)
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Contract: 1 year, starting December 2025
Working Hours: 80% position
Deadline: 24 September 2025
The Museum für Gestaltung Zürich is Switzerland’s leading museum for design and visual communication, holding a collection of over half a million objects of international significance. As part of the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), the museum engages in research, teaching, and publishing.
Responsibilities
- Support the curator in the development and implementation of exhibitions, accompanying publications, and educational programs
- Gain insights into the work of various departments within the museum
Candidate Profile
- University degree (preferably Master’s) in a field relevant to the museum’s focus
- Strong interest in curatorial practice and career goals in this area
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in German and English (French desirable)
- Strong computer skills, ideally including graphic design programs
- Independent, reliable, proactive, and service-oriented working style
What the Institution Offers
- Hands-on insight into curatorial practice in the field of design
- Participation in all phases of curatorial work: concept development, research, education, and implementation
- Work across different interfaces of curatorial practice
- A motivated team and dynamic work environment between the museum’s main building and the Toni-Areal campus
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
Application
Apply online by 24 September 2025.
Interviews will be held on 6–7 October 2025.
