TG41353899 - Paintings Conservator, Tate Modern

Tate

Tate Township (OH)

On-site

USD 353,000 - 588,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Tate seeks an experienced Paintings Conservator to join the Paintings, Frames & Workshop Conservation team, focusing on Tate Modern's exhibitions and displays, documenting, preparing and treating paintings within Tate's Collection. You will use innovative approaches to plan projects and solve complex challenges for collection artworks.

You will hold a recognised qualification in the Conservation of Easel Paintings and have demonstrable experience in condition surveys, estimating, and long-term

Qualifications

Experience treating and stabilising a broad range of easel paintings.
Strong communication and time management skills.
Ability to plan projects and meet deadlines.
Understanding of ethical issues in conservation.

Responsibilities

Focus on Tate Modern's exhibitions and displays; document, prepare and treat paintings in Tate's Collection.
Use innovative approaches to plan projects and solve conservation challenges for collection artworks.

Skills

Experience in paintings conservation

Education

Conservation of Easel Paintings

Job description

TG41353899 - Paintings Conservator, Tate Modern

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Paintings Conservator to join our Paintings, Frames & Workshop Conservation team. You will focus on Tate Modern's programme of exhibitions and displays, documenting, preparing and treating paintings within Tate's Collection. You will use innovative solutions to plan projects and solve complex challenges for collection artworks and ensure high standards of preservation.

You will hold a recognised qualification in the Conservation of Easel Paintings and have demonstrable practical experience treating and stabilising a broad range of paintings with full consideration of the practical and ethical issues. You will have performed condition surveys, prepared estimates and will understand long-term care issues for paintings. Effective communication will be essential, as well as good time management, project planning skills and the ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines.

The role is based across the London sites, Tate Modern, Tate Britain and Tate Stores.

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