Ashvita's - Assistant Conservator

1. The vetting process for this role comprises 2-3 rounds of interviews and may be followed by a brief assignment.
   
2. Festivals From India is hiring for this role on behalf of our client.
   
3. This is an on-site, full-time position based in Chennai.
   
4. Salary band for this role is available upon request.
   

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Conservation, Museology, Art History, or a related field.
  

• Working knowledge of conservation principles, material care, and artwork handling, storage, and documentation practices.
  

• Familiarity with inventory management systems, condition reporting, and basic environmental monitoring standards.
  

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in art conservation or collection care.
  

• Basic understanding of preventive conservation and material care.
  

• Experience with documentation, cataloguing, and archival systems.
  

• Familiarity with handling a range of materials (paintings, paper, textiles, etc.).
  

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
  

• Good written communication skills for documentation and content support.
  

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  

• Ability to work independently with little or no daily supervision.
  

• An effective team worker who shows initiative and takes ownership of the role.
  

• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to communicate with clients, colleagues, and management.
  

• Problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach to troubleshooting.
  

• Good time management skills, including prioritizing, scheduling, and adapting as necessary.