Intern Exhibitions, 80%
Key information
- Publication date:01 September 2025
- Workload:80%
- Contract type:Internship
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
The Museum für Gestaltung Zürich is Switzerland's leading design museum. Join a dynamic team and gain valuable experience in exhibitions!
Tasks
- Assist the curator in developing and implementing exhibitions.
- Support publication projects and educational programs.
- Gain insight into various museum departments and operations.
Skills
- Master's degree in a relevant field with a passion for curating.
- Fluent in German and English; French is a plus.
- Strong computer skills, preferably in graphic software.
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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 – on 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 Exhibitions Department, we are looking for an intern starting December 2025 for a duration of one year
For the Exhibitions Department, we are looking for an intern starting December 2025 for a duration of one year
Intern Exhibitions, 80%
Your tasks
You will support the curator in the development and implementation of exhibitions as well as accompanying publication projects and mediation programs. In addition, you will gain insight into the various departments of the museum.
You will support the curator in the development and implementation of exhibitions as well as accompanying publication projects and mediation programs. In addition, you will gain insight into the various departments of the museum.
Your profile
You have a university degree (preferably a master’s) in a field relevant to the profile of the Museum of Design Zurich and bring curiosity and career goals in the area of curating. You have very good oral and written language skills in German, English, and ideally French, as well as good computer skills, preferably also application knowledge in graphic programs. You are proactive, flexible, service-oriented, work independently and reliably.
You have a university degree (preferably a master’s) in a field relevant to the profile of the Museum of Design Zurich and bring curiosity and career goals in the area of curating. You have very good oral and written language skills in German, English, and ideally French, as well as good computer skills, preferably also application knowledge in graphic programs. You are proactive, flexible, service-oriented, work independently and reliably.
What you can expect from us
We offer a challenging position that includes both content-related and organizational tasks. You will gain a solid insight into curatorial work in the field of design and will be introduced to all work steps – from conception through research to mediation and implementation. In doing so, you will get to know the work at the various interfaces of curatorial practice.
We offer a challenging position that includes both content-related and organizational tasks. You will gain a solid insight into curatorial work in the field of design and will be introduced to all work steps – from conception through research to mediation and implementation. In doing so, you will get to know the work at the various interfaces of curatorial practice.
You can expect a highly motivated, well-coordinated team as well as a dynamic working environment between the historic main building on Ausstellungsstrasse and the Zurich Toni-Areal. We live an inclusive culture and value diversity. In a fair and open environment, everyone can develop and flourish.
Your contact person for further information
Nora Wüthrich, Curator: nora.wuethrich@zhdk.ch , 043 446 67 15
More information about the Museum of Design Zurich can be found at www.museum-gestaltung.ch
Please send your complete application documents by Wednesday, September 24, 2025, via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept online applications for this position.
Interviews are expected to take place on October 6 and 7, 2025.
Nora Wüthrich, Curator: nora.wuethrich@zhdk.ch , 043 446 67 15
More information about the Museum of Design Zurich can be found at www.museum-gestaltung.ch
Please send your complete application documents by Wednesday, September 24, 2025, via the "Apply online now" link at the end of this advertisement. Please note that we only accept online applications for this position.
Interviews are expected to take place on October 6 and 7, 2025.
