Head of Collections – Museum of Furniture Studies

Älmhult is on its way to becoming a global destination for design. The Museum of Furniture Studies, the acclaimed institution founded by architects Kersti Sandin and Lars Bülow, has been acquired by IKEA Älmhult AB. Soon, one of the most comprehensive furniture collections in Northern Europe will re-launch in the southern Swedish province of Småland with a mission of inspiring and educating students and young professionals in the field of architecture, design and crafts. The ambition is to make the concept of the museum more accessible to more people.

IKEA Älmhult AB is focused on initiatives that move IKEA and Älmhult forward. The company also manages IKEA Museum, IKEA Hotell, Aktivitetshuset in Älmhult as well as IKEA Property, and it is part of Inter IKEA Group, which includes the product development centre IKEA of Sweden.

Job Description

As the Head of Collections at The Museum of Furniture Studies you will lead and secure maintenance, research and the presentation of the museum collection.

You will plan and prepare exhibitions and education/learning initiatives and through that, be part of securing a unique experience with exhibitions, seminars, education, trainings, workshops and more.

You initiate and lead acquisitions needed to maintain and keep our collection relevant and of highest quality.

The museum is located in Älmhult, Sweden but you will work in an international arena.

We look forward to receiving your application – CV and letter of motivation – in English, latest by 9th of February.