Essential Functions of the Job:

• Create unique and impactful design for wide array of exhibitions following museum best practices

• Work with Curatorial Staff to determine curatorial intent and artwork.

• Collaborate with the Graphic Design team.

• Assist the Director of Exhibition Design in the generation, presentation and coordination of exhibition concepts and layouts.

• Work as a primary draftsman for exhibition design department.

• Work from rough sketches and specifications created by the Director of Exhibition Design and/or outside producers.

• Convert conceptual ideas to design development drawings.

• Create CAD or Vectorworks drawings and computer renderings to communicate concept as well as final design to other departments as required.

• Produce renderings, diagrams, presentations, animations, or 3D models to communicate design ideas.

• Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by curators, engineers, and base building architects.

• Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for new layouts.

• Possess general understanding of construction technologies.

• Create construction drawings to communicate with Fabrication and Construction team.

• Work closely with the Fabrication and the Construction team to ensure that all design elements are executed according to plan.

• Manage the making of models and maquettes as well as prototypes and mock-ups.

• Source materials and services. Obtain and maintain sample libraries.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Competencies:

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture, museum spatial studies, or a related field is required.

• 2-3 years’ experience in all phases of architecture, exhibition design, and construction.

• 1 year or more of experience with construction documents for architecture and/or museum exhibition design projects.

• Technical drawing skills.

• Working proficiency in CAD or VectorWorks, Revit, Rhino, Adobe Suite.

• Experience and ability to produce construction drawings.

• Excellent rendering/animation skills in Cinema 4D or others.

• Excellent model-making skills.

• Familiarity with Audio/Video and Lighting systems.

• Familiarity with building’s HVAC, electrical systems, access points, and load capacity.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment.

• Ability to collaborate with diverse implementation teams is essential.

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating with multi-disciplinary and multi-skilled project teams in a gallery or museum environment.

• A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.A preferred.

• Experience working with high profile contract designers preferred.

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.