Exhibit Designer & Production Specialist Job at State of Utah in Salt Lake City

FT / PT Status –

Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility

– This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary –

$23.30 - $34.99 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office –

In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter –

Coral Ortega | caortega@utah.gov

Application Deadline –

10/20/2026*

This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
The Utah Historical Society (UHS) seeks an Exhibition Design and Production Specialist to deliver technical and creative design support for the Museum of Utah. Working under the direction of the Exhibition Program Manager, the specialist turns educational and institutional stories into immersive, three-dimensional spaces and visually compelling exhibits. Core duties include designing floor plans and wall elevations, planning lighting, developing hands-on displays, and guiding visitor movement.
This role leads the technical execution of spatial layout, exhibit creation, technical CAD drafting, and hands-on fabrication across temporary and permanent galleries. Centered on design execution and technical asset coordination, the position focuses on generating layout plans, creating concept renderings, and providing technical specifications to outside fabrication vendors. The specialist presents visual and written materials clearly and engagingly, maximizing gallery layouts to showcase artifacts, artwork, and media in line with project themes and audience needs. Schedule flexibility for occasional weekend shifts is required. Key Working Relationships

Exhibition Preparator: Acts as a collaborative partner for the physical hand-off of casework, exhibit furniture, and mount engineering.
Exhibition Content Specialist

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