Assistant/Associate Conservator - Abu Dhabi Museum Project

BLR WORLD; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading art institution is seeking an Assistant/Associate Conservator for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project. This full-time role involves collaborating with teams to support conservation efforts for a major contemporary art museum. Candidates should possess an MA in Art Conservation and ideally have 2-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include artwork stewardship, reviewing exhibition designs, and ensuring preservation standards are met. Flexibility to travel and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to five years of post-graduate conservation experience.
• Familiarity with modern and contemporary artists’ materials and practices.
• Willingness to research and explore a wide range of materials and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues on the stewardship of artworks across various media.
• Review exhibition design concepts and provide feedback.
• Assess pre-acquisition condition reports.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

MA in Art Conservation or equivalent

Job description

A leading art institution is seeking an Assistant/Associate Conservator for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project. This full-time role involves collaborating with teams to support conservation efforts for a major contemporary art museum. Candidates should possess an MA in Art Conservation and ideally have 2-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include artwork stewardship, reviewing exhibition designs, and ensuring preservation standards are met. Flexibility to travel and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment is essential.