Exhibition Design and Production | USA

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Exhibition Design and Production

Develops and implements exhibition designs from concept to installation for the Museum’s robust exhibition program. Employs a variety of visualization techniques (drawing, 3-D rendering, model making) and works collaboratively with curators and artists. Responsible for the design of small and large temporary exhibitions and permanent-collection galleries, including gallery architecture, layout of objects, exhibition furniture, display cases, and media environments. Leads the exhibition design and production process through construction and installation, creating construction documents and overseeing in-house and contracted building crews and fabricators to meet exhibition schedules on time and within budget. Develops and oversees design and production budgets on multiple projects and facilitates exhibition schedules. Works collaboratively and efficiently with key internal departments including curatorial, Registrar, Conservation, Exhibition Administration and Planning, Graphic Design and Advertising, AV, Security, and Visitor Engagement, as well as outside contractors. Devises creative solutions for the responsible display of art and creates exhibitions that consider and engage the visitor. Reports to Director, Exhibition Design and Production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in art or a design-related field and five years progressively responsible experience in exhibition design, architecture, set design, industrial design, or equivalent. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to efficiently manage several projects simultaneously at various phases. Ability to form and maintain successful working relationships with Museum staff, designers, and artists. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), and other standard office procedures and equipment. Knowledge of a 3-D rendering program a plus. Knowledge of 20th- and 21st-century art preferred.

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