Associate paintings conservator at Fine Art Conservation Group LLC

Empregara; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fine Art Conservation Group LLC in New York City seeks an Associate Paintings Conservator to join our in-house studio. You will lead conservation treatments for modern and contemporary paintings and objects, with comprehensive photographic and written documentation.

Requirements include a graduate degree in art conservation, at least three years of professional experience, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with colleagues in a private, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional conservation experience.
• Graduate degree or equivalent training in art conservation.
• Authorization to work in the United States and fluency in English.

Responsabilités

• Perform conservation treatments on paintings and painted objects.
• Document treatments photographically and in writing.
• Work independently and with colleagues in a fast-paced private studio.
• Adhere to professional ethics and deadlines.

Connaissances

Inpainting

Modern & contemporary artworks

Conservation methods

Problem solving

Independent work

Interpersonal communication

Working under deadlines

Formation

Graduate degree in art conservation

Description du poste

Description

Employment: Full-timeLocation: New York City, NY - In personCompensation: $70,000–$85,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus benefitsStart Date: As early as November 2026, with flexibility

About the Position:

Fine Art Conservation Group LLC is seeking an Associate Paintings Conservator to join our New York City studio. The Associate Conservator will be responsible for all aspects of conservation treatment, including photographic and written documentation, with a particular focus on modern and contemporary paintings and painted objects.

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

• Excellent inpainting skills using reversible materials
• Demonstrated experience treating modern and contemporary artworks
• Proficiency in a broad range of methods, including the structural treatment of canvas, surface cleaning of paint layers, removal of discolored coatings, compensation of losses, and consolidation of media
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach treatments creatively
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to work efficiently in the fast-paced environment of a private conservation studio and meet strict deadlines.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience A graduate degree or equivalent training from a recognized art conservation program.
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Fluency in English.

Fine Art Conservation Group LLC is a privately owned and operated conservation studio in New York City specializing in the conservation of modern and contemporary paintings, painted objects, and works on paper.

Founded in 2000 by senior paintings conservators Helen Im and Suyeon Kim, the studio works with a diverse range of clients, including private galleries and art dealers, artist estates and foundations, museums, collectors, auction houses, and public institutions.

In addition to conservation treatment, our services include collection surveys, condition and treatment reports, maintenance recommendations, and consultations related to the installation.

Our studio practices and professional philosophy adhere to the Code of Ethics of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC).