Creative Exhibition Strategist Full Time NEW

About the Job
We are seeking a thoughtful, research-driven Creative Exhibition Strategist to shape and deliver exhibitions that combine strong conceptual thinking, audience engagement, and compelling visual storytelling. The successful candidate will lead research, concept development, and strategic delivery for exhibitions, public programs, and publications that transform creative ideas into engaging, rigorous, and accessible experiences. This is a hands-on role working closely with artists, curators, producers, designers, researchers, partner institutions, and the communications team to build intellectually rich, visually compelling exhibitions and related programs.

Responsibilities

Lead research and concept development for exhibitions and creative programs.

Identify, commission, and cultivate relationships with artists, designers, technologists, researchers, and cultural partners.

Produce curatorial texts, labels, wall copy, press materials, and catalogue essays that communicate complex ideas clearly.

Develop exhibition timelines, production briefs, and coordinate fabrication, installation, and deinstallation with technical teams and vendors.

Manage project budgets, schedules, and supplier / contractor relationships.

Organize accompanying public programs such as talks, panel discussions, workshops, artist residencies, and educational materials.

Liaise with partner institutions to ensure accurate, ethical, and thoughtful presentation of research and creative work; arrange access to studios, archives, prototypes, or datasets as required.

Oversee documentation, photography, and archival records for each exhibition.

Support fundraising and grant applications by preparing research summaries and proposals.

Monitor audience feedback and research impact; refine interpretive strategies to increase accessibility and engagement.

Qualifications

Minimum BA/MA in Curatorial Studies, Art History, Arts Management, Cultural Strategy, Fine Arts, or a related field; PhD or equivalent research experience preferred.

At least 3–5 years curatorial, strategic, or research experience in a gallery, museum, cultural institution, or equivalent academic / creative setting.

Demonstrable interest in and familiarity with contemporary exhibition-making and creative strategy – deep technical expertise is not required, but proven ability to learn and collaborate with artists and institutions is essential.

Strong research, writing, and editorial skills – able to produce clear, engaging interpretive texts and funding materials.

Project management experience: budgets, timelines, supplier coordination, and logistics.

Excellent interpersonal skills and experience building cross-disciplinary collaborations between artists, institutions, and creative teams.

Experience programming public talks, workshops, or education activities.

Commitment to accessible presentation and ethical engagement with cultural content.

Portfolio or track record of curated exhibitions or projects (links or PDF).

Fluency in English; additional languages an asset.

What We Offer

The opportunity to shape a high-visibility, interdisciplinary exhibition program.

A collaborative team of designers, producers, researchers, and communications specialists.

Competitive compensation and project-related resources (production budget, research funds).

Support for travel and research visits to partner institutions.

Professional development and publication opportunities.

How to Apply
Please submit the following to farhang@parsikia.ir with subject line “Creative Exhibition Strategist”:

1. CV (max 2 pages)

2. Cover letter (1 page) describing relevant experience and why you’re excited about exhibition strategy

3. Curatorial portfolio or links to 3 relevant projects (PDF or URL)

4. Two references (name, role, contact)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and asked to present a brief exhibition strategy concept (written + 5-slide summary). We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and encourage cross-disciplinary practitioners to apply.