Freelance Exhibition & Content Specialist

About the Project

This is a unique opportunity to participate in the curation and presentation of a private heritage restoration project involving a colonial-era house built in 1914 in Mussoorie. The house has been meticulously restored over the past two years, alongside the acquisition and restoration of over 50 pieces of antique furniture and various 19th–20th century decorative arts, including stoneware, engravings, and lithographs. The journey has been documented through thousands of photographs and videos.

The project is now transitioning into the exhibition & presentation phase, which will showcase the restoration journey and the curated collection through a thoughtfully designed public display in Delhi.

Role: Exhibition & Content Specialist

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented candidate with a flair for visual design, presentation & storytelling and an academic or professional background in either museology, architecture or heritage conservation. Photography skills shall also be useful.

Key Responsibilities

l Documentation & Photo Cataloging

Ø Create high-quality ‘post restoration’ photographs of antique furniture and collectibles for exhibition and archival purposes.

Ø Curate before-and-after visuals using available photo archives

l Research & Content Development

Ø Conduct research to develop concise and engaging descriptions for each furniture piece and antique object.

Ø Prepare interpretive labels, captions, and wall texts for display.

Ø Draft scripts for looped video presentations chronicling the restoration journey of both the house and furniture.

l Exhibition Planning & Presentation

Ø Design the layout and narrative flow of the exhibition.

Ø Create visual presentation decks for potential sponsors, curators, and collaborators

Ø Prepare a comprehensive presentation booklet or catalog narrating the full story of the project

Desired Skills & Qualifications

· Strong writing skills, with an ability to distill research into accessible and engaging copy

· Keen eye for photography and familiarity with basic image editing (Photoshop/ Lightroom preferred)

· Experience or interest in curating or designing exhibitions

· Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently

· Passion for heritage, craftsmanship, and storytelling

Benefits

· Hands-on exposure to a live heritage restoration project and exhibition

· Opportunity to build a portfolio in exhibition content creation and heritage documentation

· Mentorship and guidance from a passionate collector and restorer

· Possibility of future collaborations in related heritage or curatorial projects

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary
Contract length: 6 weeks

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• How soon will you be able to join?

Work Location: In person