Designer, Hong Kong Palace Museum

Cultural arts organization that operates a major public arts district.

The Hong Kong Palace Museum (HKPM) is a dedicated museum that showcases the exquisite artefacts from Palace Museum’s collections and collaborates with other museums in research, exhibitions, education and public programmes.  The museum comprises 7 800 square metres of gallery space for standing and special exhibitions on Palace Museum’s collections of paintings, calligraphy, antiquities and historical objects, as well as thematic displays on world cultures and civilisations. 

You will be responsible for:

• developing collection galleries design, including spatial planning, exhibition architecture, 3D exhibition elements, graphic package, public spaces and interiors, from conceptual stage through final drawings;

• preparing conceptual sketches, preliminary drawings, computer renderings, models, and construction drawings to support the Opening Display project schedule;

• working closely with the Curatorial, Conservation and Installation teams and external consultants such as architects, designers or suppliers to ensure the highest quality standards are applied to the design development, construction and production of exhibitions and collection displays;

• supporting procurement process related to construction bids and engaging external contractors and designers to implement the project;

• coordinating relationships with suppliers and contractors, overseeing the quality and accuracy of the work, monitor schedules, and meeting budgetary goals;

• ensuring that the visitor experience is at the heart of all display design incorporating efficient visitor flow, adequate health and safety and risk assessment analysis in every project; and

• performing any duties from time to time as reasonably as assigned by HKPM.

You should:

• possess a recognised university degree in design, interior design, creative media or related disciplines, museum or other relevant disciplines;

• have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in exhibition or retail/ commercial design field, experience in a visual arts and culture related institution would be an advantage;

• have proven experience in multiple phases of the design process including conceptualisation, design development and construction supervision;

• have strong knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, project management and construction processes, knowledge of graphic production is an advantage;

• preferably have experience and knowledge of proper art handling procedures and art or object installation and display;

• be able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently;

• demonstrate strong organisational and design presentation skills;

• be familiar with Sketchup, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Illustrator, Microsoft Office software; and

• possess strong written and verbal communication skills in English, knowledge of spoken Cantonese and Putonghua would be an advantage.

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.

03-04-2026

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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:

Fiona Yung /+852 22002549