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D1 Management
Dubai , UAE
D1 Management oversees a diverse portfolio of industry-leading subsidiaries committed to excellence, specialized services, and innovative solutions across various fields, including veterinary science and holistic wellness.
We are seeking a highly skilled Taxidermist to join our Dubai team in a full-time, on-site role. The successful candidate will perform all aspects of taxidermy, including skinning, mounting, preserving specimens (both large and small animals), and creating biological and scientific models. This role also involves tasks such as bone maceration, skeleton articulation, tanning, plastination, and constructing dioramas for museum exhibitions. The Taxidermist will collaborate with an international team and may also manage plant conservation and herbarium work.
Key Responsibilities:
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Perform skinning, mounting, and preservation of animal specimens
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Conduct bone maceration and skeleton articulation
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Design and fabricate biological and scientific models and replicas
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Utilize techniques including casting, carving, molding, and plaster work
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Create and construct dioramas and museum exhibitions
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Handle tanning, wet preservation, and plastination of specimens
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Manage plant conservation and herbarium tasks
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Lead and collaborate effectively within an international team
Required Qualifications & Skills:
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Minimum 8-10 years of professional taxidermy experience
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State certification as a museum conservator or taxidermist, or equivalent qualification
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Strong knowledge of animal anatomy and biology
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Proven experience in a natural history museum or similar environment
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Fluency in English
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Ability to work independently and with a team