Textiles & Costume Conservator — Global Art Preservation

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Conservator of Textiles and Costume at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will join the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation to advance preservation across 5,000 years of global visual art. This full-time role emphasizes ethical practices, collaborative work, and ongoing professional development in a rapidly expanding collection.

The successful candidate will bring advanced textiles expertise, experience with historical to contemporary materials, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Conservation.
• Minimum two (assistant), five (associate), ten years (full) of post-graduate experience in textile conservation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of museum standards, collections care protocols, and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrated record of professional achievement in textile conservation.
• Experience with both flat textile and costume conservation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient with museum databases, imaging systems, and standard software.

Responsibilities

• Examine, document, and treat textiles and costume in accordance with the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
• Develop and execute treatment plans for works ranging from historical to contemporary materials.
• Produce thorough documentation, including technical analysis and material descriptions.

Skills

Textiles conservation

Fabrication techniques

English communication

Museum standards

Education

Graduate degree in Conservation

10 years textile conservation experience

Tools

Museum databases

Imaging systems

Job description

The Conservator of Textiles and Costume at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston will join the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation Center for Conservation to advance preservation across 5,000 years of global visual art. This full-time role emphasizes ethical practices, collaborative work, and ongoing professional development in a rapidly expanding collection.

The successful candidate will bring advanced textiles expertise, experience with historical to contemporary materials, and a commitment to