Exhibition Designer
Carnegie Museum of Art creates experiences that connect people to art, ideas, and one another. We believe creativity is a defining human characteristic to which everyone should have access. CMOA collects, preserves, and presents artworks from around the world to inspire, sustain, and provoke discussion, and to engage and reflect multiple audiences.
Carnegie Museum of Art is arguably the first museum of contemporary art in the United States, collecting the “Old Masters of tomorrow” since the inception of the Carnegie International in 1896. Today, the museum is one of the most dynamic major art institutions in America. Our collection of more than 30,000 objects features a broad spectrum of visual arts, including painting and sculpture; prints and drawings; photographs; architectural casts, renderings, and models; decorative arts and design; and film, video, and digital imagery. Through our programming, exhibitions, and publications, we frequently explore the role of art and artists in confronting key social issues of our time, combining and juxtaposing local and global perspectives. With our unique history and resources, we strive to become a leader in defining the role of art museums for the 21st century.
Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is interested in candidates who, through their experience and collaborations, will contribute to diversity and excellence of the Carnegie Museums community.
Reporting to the Director of Collections and Exhibitions Management, the EXHIBITION DESIGNER will manage the design and production of CMOA’s temporary exhibitions and permanent collection installations. The Exhibition Designer will closely collaborate across departments—Curatorial, Exhibitions, Registration, Art Preparation & Installation, Conservation, and Education—to produce specifications, methods, materials, technical drawings, and display techniques for museum casework, platforms, walls, partitions, fixtures and lighting, in accordance with best museum practices. The position provides support for the administration and execution of all aspects of construction-related activities associated with the exhibition design. The Exhibition Designer works closely with internal and external stakeholders including the Exhibitions Project Manager, Curators, contractors, vendors, and contributing Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh (CMP) and CMOA departments to efficiently and effectively achieve exhibition goals and installation designs on schedule and on budget.
This is a Full-Time position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Required
– Ability to organize, represent, and communicate concepts effectively through design; working knowledge of color utilization and design theory;
– Familiarity with construction as well as art museum-appropriate materials and fabrication techniques;
– Understanding and awareness of security, conservation, and accessibility requirements and standards;
– Highly organized, and able to set and carry out short-term goals while keeping long-term goals in mind;
– Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds in a team-oriented environment;
– Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
– Initiative to undertake and complete tasks and projects as they arise.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
– Bachelor’s degree in architecture, design, fine arts, or a related field, and at least two years experience in architectural gallery drawing and detailing, interior space planning, materials specification, and/or fixture design (or an equivalent mix of education and experience).
– Able to administer the drafting and production process from specification through completion;
– Proficiency in computer aided design programs such as InDesign, CAD, Vectorworks, SketchUp, etc., as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is mandatory;
– Position requires sufficient mobility to travel throughout the museum’s galleries and storage areas.