Collections Digitization & Cataloging Assistant

West Kowloon Cultural District Authority; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) under West Kowloon Cultural District Authority is seeking a Collection Management Assistant on a fixed-term 1-year contract. You will support digitization, cataloguing, and asset management, collaborating with curators and the Digital Assets team.

Responsibilities include handling objects for viewing, assisting in acquisitions, documenting cataloguing, and supporting exhibition-related activities.

Qualifications

• University degree in visual art, art history, cultural heritage, archives or museum studies.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Permanent HK resident at appointment unless otherwise stated.
• Strong interest in art and culture; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support digitization and cataloguing strategies, including digital asset management.
• Maintain The Museum System (TMS) data with curators and staff.
• Coordinate object viewing, handling, tracking and documentation.
• Assist acquisitions and catalogue-related documentation with curators.
• Photograph acquisitions in coordination with photographers and assets team.
• Assist in object rehousing projects and loan management.
• Support on-site installation/deinstallation for exhibitions as needed.
• Handle image licensing requests and related duties.

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Putonghua

Microsoft Office

Education

University degree in visual art or museum studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) under West Kowloon Cultural District Authority is seeking a Collection Management Assistant on a fixed-term 1-year contract. You will support digitization, cataloguing, and asset management, collaborating with curators and the Digital Assets team.

Responsibilities include handling objects for viewing, assisting in acquisitions, documenting cataloguing, and supporting exhibition-related activities.