Exhibit Designer
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Tucson, AZ, United States
Overview
Arizona State Museum (ASM) at the University of Arizona is in search of an Exhibit Specialist Senior. The Exhibit Specialist Senior (Exhibit Designer) is a staff position in the Community Engagement Division of the Arizona State Museum. The incumbent will work with ASM’s Head of Community Engagement, Exhibit Specialist (Preparator), Assistant Director of Community Engagement, graphic designers, multimedia producers, curators, conservators, other ASM staff, Native American consultants and collaborators, and outside contractors to conceptualize, plan, design, and oversee fabrication of engaging exhibits at ASM, ASM projects off-site (which may include the design and production of traveling exhibits), and online digital exhibits. The incumbent will work closely with the Exhibit Specialist (Preparator) to ensure exhibit components are built to specifications, and that panels and labels are printed, mounted, and will work collaboratively to install exhibits. The incumbent is responsible for designing related advertising and education materials. The Exhibit Specialist Senior (Exhibit Designer) reports to the Head of Community Engagement.
Responsibilities
Exhibit Planning and Preparation:
Lead exhibit concept design meetings, conduct research on approaches to telling the exhibit’s story and appropriate production materials, recommend design solutions, and use design techniques to achieve the educational message.
Prepare time and cost estimates for exhibits in consultation with the Head of Community Engagement and each exhibit’s lead curator or project manager.
With input from the Head of Community Engagement and the Exhibit Preparator, prepare budgets for fabrication including gallery lighting and exhibit/public space maintenance.
Research, recommend, order, and purchase equipment and supplies as needed for projects following University procedures.
Prototype select exhibit components to test with visitors, based on input from the Head of Community Engagement.
Coordinate detailed planning and specifications for scheduled exhibits and manage logistics, including work with University of Arizona PD&C staff and outside firms/vendors.
Participate in master planning for public spaces and draft space program plans in consultation with Community Engagement and other colleagues.
Prepare floor plans and wall elevations to scale and/or 3D renderings for exhibits, including all components such as object placement, lighting, panels, labels, graphics, multimedia components, visitor interactives, security considerations, and ADA accessibility.
Collaborate with the Exhibit Specialist (Preparator) on construction of exhibit components to ensure fabrication meets museum and University standards.
Design labels, panels and other graphic components, as well as related education and public relations materials.
Maintain the museum’s graphic standards, ADA accessibility, and contribute to a consistent museum identity.
Research and may design or collaborate on digital media for exhibits.
Work with museum educators to plan for visitor engagement and ensure compliance with accepted museum practices and ADA accessibility.
Maintain digital exhibit files and share copies with the Museum’s Archives.
Exhibit Fabrication and Installation:
Assist with installing and de-installing temporary and permanent exhibits at ASM and off-site locations; occasional day or overnight travel and evening/weekend hours may be required.
Coordinate all aspects of exhibit-related graphic design, whether production is in-house or contracted out.
Other Duties:
Assist with coordinating temporary assistants, students, and volunteers; may include training and supervising students on exhibit projects.
Design and maintain a museum wayfinding system for visitors.
Serve on departmental committees as needed.
Attend Community Engagement Division meetings, exhibit review meetings, and ASM all-staff meetings.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in successfully designing, planning, supervising and installing museum or other exhibitions including the design, production, or coordination of related graphic design materials.
Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and handle multiple projects at once.
Ability to create exhibit budgets and timelines.
Experience creating scaled drawings using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite applications, or other software.
Experience working with objects and artworks, and knowledge of proper museum handling techniques.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, ESRI StoryMaps or similar website templates.
Excellent project management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and creative problem solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills applicable to a deadline-oriented, creative, and academic atmosphere.
Ability to work independently and on a team.
Arizona driver’s license.
Preferred
BA/BFA/Barch degree in fine arts, digital media, graphic design, studio arts, museum studies, architecture, industrial arts, or theater design and/or Masters in industrial design, architecture, or engineering.
Experience creating animation projects.
Experience developing 3D digital files and 3D printed objects.
Working Conditions Work will be conducted in offices, fabrication workshop, in the museum’s galleries, and at off-site locations such as festival grounds or other museum, cultural, or education centers. The incumbent may be exposed to power tools, paint vapors, saw dust, noise, and may experience exposure to mechanical, electrical and chemical factors. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, be able to work on ladders and at heights up to 15 feet, and be able to lift 50 pounds. There is occasional travel to vendor sites or off-site exhibit locations.
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Arizona State Museum (ASM) at the University of Arizona is in search of an Exhibit Specialist Senior. The Exhibit Specialist Senior (Exhibit Designer) is a staff position in the Community Engagement Division of the Arizona State Museum. The incumbent will work with ASM’s Head of Community Engagement, Exhibit Specialist (Preparator), Assistant Director of Community Engagement, graphic designers, multimedia producers, curators, conservators, other ASM staff, Native American consultants and collaborators, and outside contractors to conceptualize, plan, design, and oversee fabrication of engaging exhibits at ASM, ASM projects off-site (which may include the design and production of traveling exhibits), and online digital exhibits. The incumbent will work closely with the Exhibit Specialist (Preparator) to ensure exhibit components are built to specifications, and that panels and labels are printed, mounted, and will work collaboratively to install exhibits. The incumbent is responsible for designing related advertising and education materials. The Exhibit Specialist Senior (Exhibit Designer) reports to the Head of Community Engagement.
Responsibilities
Exhibit Planning and Preparation:
Lead exhibit concept design meetings, conduct research on approaches to telling the exhibit’s story and appropriate production materials, recommend design solutions, and use design techniques to achieve the educational message.
Prepare time and cost estimates for exhibits in consultation with the Head of Community Engagement and each exhibit’s lead curator or project manager.
With input from the Head of Community Engagement and the Exhibit Preparator, prepare budgets for fabrication including gallery lighting and exhibit/public space maintenance.
Research, recommend, order, and purchase equipment and supplies as needed for projects following University procedures.
Prototype select exhibit components to test with visitors, based on input from the Head of Community Engagement.
Coordinate detailed planning and specifications for scheduled exhibits and manage logistics, including work with University of Arizona PD&C staff and outside firms/vendors.
Participate in master planning for public spaces and draft space program plans in consultation with Community Engagement and other colleagues.
Prepare floor plans and wall elevations to scale and/or 3D renderings for exhibits, including all components such as object placement, lighting, panels, labels, graphics, multimedia components, visitor interactives, security considerations, and ADA accessibility.
Collaborate with the Exhibit Specialist (Preparator) on construction of exhibit components to ensure fabrication meets museum and University standards.
Design labels, panels and other graphic components, as well as related education and public relations materials.
Maintain the museum’s graphic standards, ADA accessibility, and contribute to a consistent museum identity.
Research and may design or collaborate on digital media for exhibits.
Work with museum educators to plan for visitor engagement and ensure compliance with accepted museum practices and ADA accessibility.
Maintain digital exhibit files and share copies with the Museum’s Archives.
Exhibit Fabrication and Installation:
Assist with installing and de-installing temporary and permanent exhibits at ASM and off-site locations; occasional day or overnight travel and evening/weekend hours may be required.
Coordinate all aspects of exhibit-related graphic design, whether production is in-house or contracted out.
Other Duties:
Assist with coordinating temporary assistants, students, and volunteers; may include training and supervising students on exhibit projects.
Design and maintain a museum wayfinding system for visitors.
Serve on departmental committees as needed.
Attend Community Engagement Division meetings, exhibit review meetings, and ASM all-staff meetings.
Required Skills and Knowledge
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in successfully designing, planning, supervising and installing museum or other exhibitions including the design, production, or coordination of related graphic design materials.
Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and handle multiple projects at once.
Ability to create exhibit budgets and timelines.
Experience creating scaled drawings using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite applications, or other software.
Experience working with objects and artworks, and knowledge of proper museum handling techniques.
Knowledge of MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, ESRI StoryMaps or similar website templates.
Excellent project management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and creative problem solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills applicable to a deadline-oriented, creative, and academic atmosphere.
Ability to work independently and on a team.
Arizona driver’s license.
Preferred
BA/BFA/Barch degree in fine arts, digital media, graphic design, studio arts, museum studies, architecture, industrial arts, or theater design and/or Masters in industrial design, architecture, or engineering.
Experience creating animation projects.
Experience developing 3D digital files and 3D printed objects.
Working Conditions Work will be conducted in offices, fabrication workshop, in the museum’s galleries, and at off-site locations such as festival grounds or other museum, cultural, or education centers. The incumbent may be exposed to power tools, paint vapors, saw dust, noise, and may experience exposure to mechanical, electrical and chemical factors. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, be able to work on ladders and at heights up to 15 feet, and be able to lift 50 pounds. There is occasional travel to vendor sites or off-site exhibit locations.
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