Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
Zürich
9 hours ago
Intern Conservation-Restoration, 60-80 %
- 20 March 2026
- 60 – 80%
- Internship
- Zürich
About the job
The Museum of Design Zurich is the leading Swiss museum for design and visual communication. Its collection unites over half a million objects from graphic and design history and is of international significance. As part of the Zurich University of the Arts ZHdK, the museum is engaged in research and teaching and regularly produces its own publications. At its three locations in Zurich – at Ausstellungsstrasse, on the Toni-Areal university campus, and in the Le Corbusier Pavilion – as well as through traveling exhibitions and in the digital space, the museum reaches a broad, international audience.
For the collections department, we are looking for an intern starting August 1, 2026, for a duration of one year
For the collections department, we are looking for an intern starting August 1, 2026, for a duration of one year
Intern Conservation-Restoration, 60-80 %
Your tasks
You will support us in the care of the collection, in the object-related implementation of exhibitions, and in the handling of loans. In addition to activities for the preservation of the collection in the archives you will assist in developing conservation and restoration concepts for individual objects. Furthermore, you will gain insight into the various departments of the museum.
You will support us in the care of the collection, in the object-related implementation of exhibitions, and in the handling of loans. In addition to activities for the preservation of the collection in the archives you will assist in developing conservation and restoration concepts for individual objects. Furthermore, you will gain insight into the various departments of the museum.
Your profile
You have a university degree (Bachelor or comparable qualification) in conservation and restoration and have a strong interest in our collections and their material diversity. You possess good oral and written language skills in German and English as well as IT knowledge. Additionally, you are proactive, flexible, service-oriented, and work independently as well as reliably. The internship can also be completed alongside studies.
You have a university degree (Bachelor or comparable qualification) in conservation and restoration and have a strong interest in our collections and their material diversity. You possess good oral and written language skills in German and English as well as IT knowledge. Additionally, you are proactive, flexible, service-oriented, and work independently as well as reliably. The internship can also be completed alongside studies.
What you can expect from us
We offer a challenging, substantive, and organizational role in the dynamic environment of the university location at Zurich's Toni-Areal as well as in the historic main building at Ausstellungsstrasse.
We offer a challenging, substantive, and organizational role in the dynamic environment of the university location at Zurich's Toni-Areal as well as in the historic main building at Ausstellungsstrasse.
You will also find a highly motivated, well-coordinated team. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. In a fair and open environment, everyone can develop and thrive.
Your contact person for further information
Richard Adler, Head of Collection Operations, richard.adler@zhdk.ch , 043 446 66 15
More information about the Museum of Design Zurich can be found at www.museumgestaltung.ch
Please send your complete application documents by April 10, 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept online applications via the link for this position.
Interviews are expected to take place on April 20 and/or April 24, 2026.
Richard Adler, Head of Collection Operations, richard.adler@zhdk.ch , 043 446 66 15
More information about the Museum of Design Zurich can be found at www.museumgestaltung.ch
Please send your complete application documents by April 10, 2026 via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept online applications via the link for this position.
Interviews are expected to take place on April 20 and/or April 24, 2026.
