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JasonO
08-18-2015, 06:01 AM
http://www.westmuse.org/job_board/associate-mountmaker




Associate MountmakerPost Date:Friday, August 14, 2015

Company Name:The J. Paul Getty Trust

Job Description:JOB SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision, assists with the design and fabrication of mounts for the display and storage of art objects. Undertakes material research and develops basic knowledge of the safe display and housing of works of art. Assists conservators by fabricating fixtures, supports and mounts for conservation treatments. May assist in the design of packing systems for traveling collection items and may assist in the installation and deinstallation of objects in exhibitions and permanent galleries.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Applies basic knowledge of current best practice in conservation ethics and mountmaking techniques, policies and procedures to routine tasks
• Under supervision assists with fabricating mounts and fixtures for the display and storage of art objects
• Under supervision, assists with the installation and de-installation of exhibitions
• Under supervision, creates models of possible mountmaking projects
• Applies basic understanding of to work
• Assists with the research and selection of materials and technologies to use in the fabrication of mounts and fixtures
• May be asked to make presentations to professional audiences or the general public
• May be asked to advise colleagues from other institutions
• Maintains written and photographic documentation of all work

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, studio arts, conservation, design, engineering or industrial arts
• 3-5 years experience in design fabrication of mounts and handling of art objects, preferably in a museum

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Basic fabrication experience in a variety of common materials and techniques (machining, welding, shop tool use)
• Basic knowledge of proper art handling protocols
• Basic familiarity with computer software aided design and analysis
• Ability to visualize physical/ mechanical solutions to basic structural and dynamic problems

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