We are Scotland’s design museum. Designed for everyone, firing imaginations and sparking curiosity in design across Scotland and around the world. These are permanent, full-time (37.5 hours) posts
£34,696 - £39,219, x2 Permanent full-time posts
V&A Dundee is looking for two highly motivated Curators to join its Exhibitions Team.
In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will work creatively and collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders to research, develop and deliver a diverse range of exhibitions, displays and commissions across V&A Dundee’s exhibitions programme.
Using your interest in design and rigorous research skills, you will develop strong curatorial narratives for our exhibitions and ensure these are relevant and accessible to V&A Dundee’s diverse audiences. You will collaborate with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, and collaborate with the academic and design communities to inform V&A Dundee’s approach.
V&A Dundee values the importance of design in achieving inclusive and innovative exhibitions, and you will work closely with exhibition designers to create unique spaces in which our audiences encounter objects and ideas.
As an exceptional project manager, you will be responsible for the practical delivery of selected exhibitions, including loan management, exhibition transport and installation arrangements.
Here are some of the duties and responsibilities:
Undertake curatorial research to inform the development of V&A Dundee exhibitions across a diverse range of design disciplines.
Develop exhibition concepts for selected exhibitions and ensure key messages align with V&A Dundee’s mission and vision.
Identify and engage a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure a diverse range of voices are heard when shaping curatorial narratives.
Contribute to the development of V&A Dundee’s curatorial vision through team ideation, as well as developing own research and exhibition proposals that reflect V&A Dundee’s strategic vision and priorities.
Author, commission and edit exhibition interpretation, prioritizing access and inclusivity, and engaging the broadest possible audience with V&A Dundee’s exhibition programme.
Develop design briefs for 2D and 3D design for specific exhibitions, embedding current thinking and best practice in exhibition-making.
Manage design and build schedules and budgets to ensure exhibitions are delivered on time and on budget.
Manage all practical arrangements, including condition checking, packing, transport, UK Government Indemnity Scheme & insurance cover, couriers and installation / de-installation for specific exhibitions.
The deadline is Sunday 20 July 2025 at 23:55.
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