Exhibition Design and Production at MoMA
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 the gallery architecture, layout of objects, exhibition furniture, display cases, and media environments. Leads the design process through construction, 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 the design and production budget and facilitates exhibition schedule. Works collaboratively and efficiently with key internal departments including Curatorial, Registrar, Conservation, Exhibition Administration, Graphic Design, A/V, Security, and Visitor Services, 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 (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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