Senior Specialist, Exhibition Design

• 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.

• 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.

• M.A preferred.
• Experience working with high profile contract designers preferred.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
• Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k retirement plan with a company match
• Clean Air Commuter Program
• Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
• Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
• Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
• Free Academy membership screenings
• Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
• Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage