Senior Painting Conservator: Preserve Masterpieces

Placements24; Torreón; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 client, a renowned art museum in Torreón, Coahuila, seeks a Painting Conservator specializing in painting conservation to safeguard a valuable collection for future generations.

You will examine conditions, document findings, develop and implement treatment plans (including cleaning, varnish removal and retouching), supervise interns, and collaborate with curators on loans and exhibitions while maintaining meticulous records.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Art Conservation with painting specialization.
• Minimum 6 years of practical experience in painting conservation.
• Proficiency with scientific analysis methods and analytical equipment.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine and document painting conditions.
• Develop conservation treatment plans for paintings.
• Perform canvas, frame, and panel treatments.
• Conduct technical analysis using scientific methods.
• Collaborate with curators on loans and exhibitions.
• Maintain detailed treatment records.
• Monitor environmental conditions in storage and display.
• Advise on handling, display and storage of paintings.
• Train interns and technicians as needed.
• Oversee transport of artworks for treatment or loan.
• Participate in departmental meetings.

Skills

Art conservation

Painting conservation

Materials science

Ethical practices

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Art Conservation

Tools

X-radiography

Infrared reflectography

Microscopy

Job description

Placements24 client, a renowned art museum in Torreón, Coahuila, seeks a Painting Conservator specializing in painting conservation to safeguard a valuable collection for future generations.

You will examine conditions, document findings, develop and implement treatment plans (including cleaning, varnish removal and retouching), supervise interns, and collaborate with curators on loans and exhibitions while maintaining meticulous records.