Exhibition Design Assistant

Our Design department seeks a focused, nimble, and detail-oriented person to assist the Exhibition Designers in the development and actualization of exhibitions, as well as the ongoing maintenance of existing presentations, within the Museum’s galleries. The individual in this position will be fluent in Vectorworks and Adobe Suite with the ability to easily communicate exhibition plans to our Curatorial, Conservation, Collections, and Operations departments.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Exhibition Design, Curatorial, Operations, Collections, Conservation, and other Museum departments during all planning and implementation stages of exhibition design
• In coordination with Curatorial and Conservation, review, obtain, and confirm all necessary information on exhibition checklists (dimensions, conservation requirements, weights, mounts, lighting restrictions, etc.)
• Confirm on-site gallery measurements and existing gallery conditions for the preparation of working floorplans and models (to scale), which includes making drawings of exhibition galleries and constructing exhibition models
• Research reference images and articles as specified by Exhibition Designer(s), to be used as source material for exhibition development
• Research materials, surfaces, and textures as specified by Exhibition Designer and, on occasion, negotiate prices and issue purchase orders
• Prepare icons / images (to scale) for use in both digital files and actual built gallery models
• Review existing pedestals, vitrines (on occasion preparing dimensioned diagrams of casework), and other exhibition furniture; occasionally design new pedestals and vitrines
• Implement minor and occasional major gallery rotations, including case preparation (painting, carpentry, etc.), mounts (if necessary), installation, and lighting, all in consultation with Exhibition Designer(s)
• Conduct periodic maintenance review of Museum galleries and, as needed, execute work orders
• Oversee schedule and deadlines during exhibition “changeovers”; may include aspects of production and preliminary placement of casework and exhibition elements
• Assist with light telephone and written correspondence, coordinate meetings and appointments, and implement all purchase orders and invoice payments

Requirements:

• B.A. or above, preferably with a major in art and design, exhibition design, or theater design (museum exhibition design experience preferred)
• Fluent in Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, etc.), and Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.); knowledge of TMS helpful
• Precise and crisp model-making skills, ability to prepare beautiful documents, and excellent printing and color management skills
• Working knowledge of video, slide, and film technologies, including editing and production; knowledge of related electrical requirements very helpful
• Working knowledge of millwork construction, including finishing to conservation standards
• Working knowledge of paint mixing and finishes
• As the Brooklyn Museum features artwork from ancient periods to the present, curiosity about the world, the ability to collaborate with scholars and designers in many fields, and a working knowledge of best presentation strategies are vital
• Ability to “think on your feet” and a willingness to experiment are greatly appreciated

Reports to: Director of Exhibition Design

To apply: Please send your cover letter and résumé to job.design.assist@brooklynmuseum.org.

For more information please visit: https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/about/careers/