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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Museum Exhibition Designer to conceptualize, design, and implement compelling exhibitions that educate, inspire, and engage diverse audiences. This role requires a strong understanding of spatial design, storytelling, and visitor experience, as well as the ability to collaborate with curators, educators, fabricators, and other museum professionals.
As a Museum Exhibition Designer, you will be responsible for transforming curatorial content into immersive and accessible physical and digital experiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that exhibitions meet educational goals, adhere to brand and institutional standards, and are delivered on time and within budget. Your designs will help bring historical artifacts, scientific discoveries, and cultural narratives to life through innovative use of space, lighting, graphics, and interactive elements.
The ideal candidate will have a background in exhibition design, interior architecture, or a related field, and a portfolio that demonstrates a strong sense of aesthetics, functionality, and user-centered design. You should be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously and be able to adapt to the evolving needs of a dynamic museum environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about design and education to make a meaningful impact on how the public experiences and understands art, history, science, and culture. If you are a visionary designer with a passion for storytelling and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Create detailed design plans, including floor layouts, elevations, and renderings
- Select materials, lighting, and display methods appropriate for artifacts and themes
- Coordinate with fabricators, contractors, and vendors to execute designs
- Ensure ADA compliance and visitor accessibility in all designs
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
- Incorporate interactive and multimedia elements into exhibitions
- Conduct site visits and oversee installation of exhibitions
- Revise designs based on feedback from stakeholders
- Maintain documentation and design archives for future reference
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Exhibition Design, Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in museum or exhibition design
- Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong understanding of spatial planning and visitor flow
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of fabrication techniques and materials
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and universal design principles
- Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Portfolio demonstrating relevant design work
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience designing museum or gallery exhibitions?
- What design software are you most proficient in?
- How do you approach designing for accessibility and inclusivity?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging exhibition project and how you handled it?
- How do you balance creative vision with budget and time constraints?
- What role does storytelling play in your design process?
- How do you collaborate with curators and other stakeholders?
- Have you worked with interactive or digital exhibition elements?
- How do you ensure your designs are engaging for diverse audiences?
- What is your process for revising designs based on feedback?
