M+ is the new museum for 20th and 21st century visual culture in Hong Kong, encompassing art, design and architecture, and moving image. We are seeking a Curator of Design and Architecture, and our M+ / Design Trust Research Fellowship 2016 programme is also open for application.

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Jennifer Wong
Assistant Curator, Design and Architecture
M+, Museum for Visual Culture
West Kowloon Cultural District
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Position: Curator, Design and Architecture, M+ (Ref:14115)
Apply on or before: 08/05/2015
Working Location: Hong Kong

You are responsible for:
1. contributing to the development of the museum’s collection strategy and acquisition program in the area of design, preferably with an emphasis on graphic and digital design, and focused on (but not limited to) East Asia;
2. developing exhibitions and other projects with a focus on design; and
3. contributing to the general development of the future M+, including the museum’s collection strategy, programming, the evolution and implementation of the museum building, and other initiatives.

You should:
1. possess a recognized university degree in design or equivalent;
2. have at least 10 years of experience in relevant fields of design discourse and knowledge production;
3. have an in-depth knowledge of design, and preferably graphic and digital design, in East Asia;
4. have proven experience in the research, curating and staging of exhibitions of design and visual culture; and
5. possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as Chinese and/or Japanese.

For more information or to apply, please click here or visit: 
https://careers.westkowloon.hk/jobsearch/

M+ / DESIGN TRUST RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 2016

The M+ / Design Trust Research Fellowship programme aims to support an original research project investigating issues relating to design and architecture in the Greater Pearl River Delta region, and between the region and other parts of the world. Apart from expanding the current body of knowledge in these areas, it is hoped that the findings from the fellowship will also inform future acquisitions and other programmes at M+.

Applicants should engage in advanced historical research on either a single discipline, such as architecture, graphic design, industrial design and urbanism, or cross-disciplinary developments, taking into consideration the region’s cultural, social, economic and political milieus as well as its international and cross-cultural networks. Although post-1949 topics are preferred, exceptional proposals focusing on issues related to the beginning of the twentieth century will also be considered.

The successful applicant will be attached to M+ for three to six months in 2016, conducting independent research, preferably on a full-time basis. The fellow is encouraged to engage in intellectual exchanges with the museum’s curatorial staff and participate in its programmes. While outcomes may vary, the fellowship should at the minimum result in a paper (5,000 words or more) disseminated digitally or in print through M+ and Design Trust’s platforms, as well as a lecture as part of the museum’s public programme.

Eligibility
Applications are welcome from individuals of all nationalities whose areas of research are in design, architecture or a related field. However, the provision of the fellowship will ultimately depend on the result of the visa application.

Applicants should either hold a post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline or an undergraduate degree with minimum 3 years relevant professional work or academic research experience. Proficiency in spoken and written English is also required.

Stipend
The M+ / Design Trust Research Fellow will be provided a lump-sum stipend of up to $40,000 HKD (equivalent to around $5,150 USD) per month for three to six months to cover research-related and living costs. (The monthly stipend may be prorated for a part-time fellow, depending on individual circumstances.) An overseas fellow may request a one-time travel subsidy of up to $10,000 HKD (equivalent to around $1,290 USD), covering the transportation to and from the place of origin and Hong Kong.

Deadline: June 30, 2015

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.westkowloon.hk/designfellow
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About M+
M+ is the new museum for visual culture in Hong Kong, as part of the West Kowloon Cultural District, encompassing 20th and 21st century art, design and architecture and the moving image from Hong Kong, China, Asia and beyond. From its vantage point in one of the world's most dynamic regions, M+ seeks, through its exhibitions, programming and permanent collection, to document the past, inform the present and contribute to the future of visual culture within an ever more interconnected global landscape.

About Design Trust
Design Trust is a network of individuals passionate about design and its powerful role in societal's transformation. The Trust supports creative projects that promote design talent, research initiatives and content related to Hong Kong and the Greater Pearl River Delta Region. Across a multiplicity of design disciplines from graphics, media, fashion to the built environment, the Trust aims to actively accelerate the creative design and development of meaningful projects.