Assistant Curator (Learning & Interpretation), M+ Museum

Hong Kong · On-site

About this role

M+ is a museum dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, and interpreting visual art, design and architecture, moving image, and Hong Kong visual culture of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Located in Hong Kong’s WestK, we are one of the leading museums of modern and contemporary visual culture in the world. The museum reflects our unique time and place, building on Hong Kong’s historic balance of the local and the international to define a distinctive and innovative voice for Asia’s twenty-first century.

(This is a fixed-term contract position of 1-year with possibility for renewal subject to organisational needs and individual performance)

You will be responsible for:

  • working in close collaboration with curators across multiple disciplines, you will be responsible for defining and articulating key messages and visitor outcomes for proposed exhibitions that connect with target audiences;
  • developing compelling ways of telling stories about objects, artworks and ideas through varying means – text, interactives, audio guides and other in gallery visitor experiences;
  • developing interpretive plannings that help guide the teams responsible for producing and installing exhibits that fulfill the vision articulated by the interpretive plan;
  • developing text strategies in both English and Chinese in collaboration in the writing and editing for various panels, labels and interactive prioritizing readability and accessibility, ensuring exhibitions resonate with a broad spectrum of visitors; and
  • working across the learning and digital teams to ensure key messages and outcomes for exhibitions are applied and understood and work in tandem with programming and other audience development goals .
  • creating and developing content for a range of drop-in and registered tours, and related training program for M+ Guides related to exhibition.
  • working with curatorial, and exhibition and collection teams to recommend interpretive strategies and writing text to support audiences in the museum;
  • contribute to the Volunteer guides programme, and build relationships within the volunteer guide and educator community when needed; and
  • performing any duties from time to time as reasonably as assigned by M+.

You should:

  • possess a recognised university degree, preferably in museum education, journalism, communications, creative media, cultural management or equivalent;
  • have at least 4-5 years of professional experience in programme planning and development, project management of art and cultural events or festivals;
  • have proven experience telling compelling stories for different in formal learning outlets;
  • have strong research skills with demonstrated commitment to learning, and maintain up-to-date knowledge with the literature and practices of learning and interpretation issues in contemporary museums;
  • be a diplomatic and collaborative team player with proven leadership and facilitation skills; and
  • have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese.
  • be self-motivated and able to work independently and cooperatively with others in a fast-paced environment;
  • be highly-organised and detail-oriented.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV on or before following date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.

07-08-2026

Data collected will only be used for job application processing. Your data may be accessed by our appointed recruitment consultants who have agreed to keep confidence of all personal data in not less than the standards applicable to us. Applicants not being invited for interview within 4 weeks from the submission date may assume their applications unsuccessful.

All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.

For more information, please visit https://www.westk.hk or contact:

Catrina Mok /+852 22000006

Company at a glance

Stretching across 40 hectares of reclaimed land, WestK is one of the largest cultural projects in the world, blending art, education and open space.

Its vision is to create a vibrant cultural quarter for Hong Kong where the local arts scene can interact, develop and collaborate. Providing 23 hectares of public open space with two kilometres of vibrant harbour-front promenade it will also include a variety of arts and cultural facilities that will produce and host world-class exhibitions, performances and arts and cultural events.

A Development Plan for the District, based on well-received Foster + Partner’s Conceptual Plan, was approved by the Chief Executive-in-Council in January 2013. Overlooking the magnificent Victoria Harbour, the District will begin to take shape over the next decade.

By developing this sizable project in phases we can start to bring the district to life. The Xiqu Centre, Freespace, Art Park, M+, Hong Kong Palace Museum and Lyric Theatre Complex, will be developed as a first batch of facilities aiming for opening to the public.

Although the whole project will take time to complete, we are already busy organising a wide range of cultural activities on site. Visit our website for details of upcoming events. Meanwhile, we welcome you to enjoy the beautiful views of Victoria Harbour by riding a bike or walking along the promenade.

About the Authority

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority is a statutory body responsible for developing the West Kowloon Cultural District. Led by the Board and an executive team comprising experts from different sectors, our vision is to build a vibrant cultural quarter for the city, dedicated to bringing together local and international artists and audiences to be inspired and to celebrate the arts.

WestK and WestK logos are trademarks of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority.
©2024 West Kowloon Cultural District Authority. All Rights Reserved.

Team Size201-500 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryMuseums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Websitewestk.hk
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