Exhibition Designer | USA

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Exhibition Designer

Deadline: April 21, 2017
Salary Range: $79,720.00 to $103,639.00 / Per Year

This position is within the staff of the Director (D) in the Design and Installation Division (DID) of the National Gallery of Art (NGA), and reports to the Senior Curator, Chief of Design. The purpose of this position is to design architectural spaces and exhibitions and to produce the accompanying documents and materials used for coordination and construction of temporary and permanent exhibitions. The incumbent designs components for architectural spaces and exhibitions, prepares architectural working drawings and packages, and researches materials needed for construction.

This position is also being advertised under job announcement NGA-17-53B to persons with federal competitive status or reinstatement eligibility, or who are eligible under the Veterans’ Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) or other special hiring authorities, including Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA) authority and Schedule A authority to hire individuals with severe disabilities. Persons wishing to be considered under both announcements must apply separately to each.

Duties

The incumbent:

Initiates preliminary installation design. Meets with curators to design and layout temporary and permanent exhibitions. Researches background aspects of proposed exhibitions including cultural background and architectural inspirations. Researches independent contractors, cabinet makers, fabricators, mechanical engineers, mount makers. Travels to research work of any trades that may be used in permanent gallery spaces or temporary exhibitions.

Designs spaces and components for exhibitions, including rooms, cases, pedestals and baffles. Produces design development and construction documents. Prepares architectural working drawings packages and specifications for the purposes of contract bidding and construction. Works on lighting design and incorporates information into design packages. Researches special materials needed for construction such as molding, Plexiglas, hardwood, fabrics. Coordinates and maintains information of materials used. Determines material compatibility, environmental stability of cases and appropriate humidity levels for the specific objects. Coordinates with facilities management and conservation on the evaluation of HVAC system in the designated galleries. Coordinates sales areas and furniture

Determines when there is a need to consult a structural engineer for unusual or complex installations. Works with vendors and employees to determine transport bearing capacity and detailing for heavy sculpture. Coordinates with Lenders and lending institutions. Reviews loan requirements for conservation, mounts/armatures, framing and security. Works to design proper security, including cameras and detailing cases for specific sensors or alarms.

Works closely with production coordinators to oversee schedules and work for demolition and construction of spaces and galleries. The incumbent must be flexible and skilled in handling a variety of assignments simultaneously, at times under tight deadlines.

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

Candidates must meet the Qualification Standards Handbook requirements for the GS-1010-12. This requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility to the federal GS-11 level, designing architectural spaces and exhibitions for a museum or similar cultural institution.

Candidates must reflect in their submitted USAJOBS résumés the possession of this specialized experience. If their résumés do not include such specialized experience, they will be ineligible for this position.

Those applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be evaluated against these factors to determine the best-qualified candidates. Candidates should ensure their résumé and submitted materials clearly demonstrate possession of these factors to receive maximum employment consideration.

Skill in architectural design, for gallery spaces in an art museum.

Ability to detail exhibition casework and architecture.

Skill in managing others in the performance of technical and other duties.

Knowledge of functional and successful design schedules.

For more information please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/467306500#btn-add-info

National Gallery of Art
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Washington, DC 20565. USA
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