Reports to:Chief CuratorFLSA:United States of America (Exempt)Employment Status :Regular/Full timeAbout the Role:The High Museum of Art seeks an innovative and experienced curator with expertise in contemporary fashion to lead the program for its new endeavor, the Lauren Amos Fashion Project. With the North American premiere in fall of 2025 of “Viktor&Rolf. Fashion Statements,” the High will mark the first exhibition associated with the Project.Under the supervision of the Chief Curator, the Curator of Fashion will oversee all aspects of the museum's curatorial program for international contemporary fashion. Leveraging their established relationships with major global fashion houses, patrons, and colleagues, the new curator will be responsible for utilizing their experience and expertise to develop and manage visionary new exhibitions, organize and present affiliated educational programs and special events, and create and publish new scholarship. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability and success working with and cultivating fashion patrons, developing compelling exhibitions in the field, and managing complex international projects, teams, and budgets. While the museum does not actively collect fashion, the curator will be responsible for envisioning and developing a 5-year strategic plan for the Fashion Project, including an acquisition strategy for very select opportunities to add works by gift to the High's holdings of design. The curator will be committed to working creatively and collaboratively with a diverse group of High staff, patrons, and their network of national and international peers. The position is presently term-limited to five years.Salary: $100,000Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pmWhat you will do:ExhibitionsPlan and manage the development of the High's fashion initiativesDevelop and manage highly creative exhibitions including proposing and organizing a major exhibition and select installations of fashion loansConceive and act as lead author for exhibition catalogues and fashion-related essays and all related texts, including digital contentPublic Programs and EngagementCollaborate effectively with the museum's department of Learning and Civic Engagement to develop, and lead public programs and community events related to fashionWork in partnership with Learning and Civic Engagement staff to develop and produce related interpretive strategies and accompanying materials,Conduct training for docents and provide new opportunities for community outreachPatron StewardshipCollaborate with the Development team and others to lead cultivation and stewardship of fashion patrons internationally, including regular participation in tours, events, and related activitiesFoster and build excellent working relationships with existing and potential patrons, trustees, and museum colleagues across the country and abroad, as well as with the academic community, dealers, and collectorsCommunicationsRegularly and effectively communicate with museum staff, trustees, colleagues, and others to expand, and facilitate the program of fashion and to ensure that related content, including digital and social media, is creatively and accurately developed and representedProvide tours of relevant exhibitions, respond to scholarly, public, and press inquiries as requestedRepresent the museum in contemporary fashion circles, professional associations, symposia and other meetings and relevant eventsWhat will we expect of you:Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills with designers, colleagues, donors and the publicAbility to travel domestically and internationally, as neededServe as a mentor to fellows, assistants, and internsExhibit high ethical and professional standardsStrong organizational and time-management skillsMust be resourceful, creative, flexible, and work positively with staff in a highly collaborative environmentEducation and ExperienceMinimum five years of experience in curatorial or academic work related to fashionAdvanced degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in art history, costume history, or a related fieldDemonstrated expertise in contemporary fashion; knowledge of fashion history of the modern eraA strong network in the international fashion world and a collaborative, creative mindsetExpertise in exhibition and program development and management, including budgets and both national and international collaborationsPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Some standing, walking, bending, frequent use of hands, stooping and light liftingMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.What you can expect from us/ Benefits of working hereHealth InsuranceLife and AD&DDentalVisionShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountEmployee Assistance Plan403b (with employer match!)Financial Wellness ProgramPublic Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramPaid Time OffPaid Holidays (including employee's birthday!)Discounts and complimentary offers to visit the High Museum, Alliance Theatre and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra#J-18808-Ljbffr
