COMPETENCE & BASIC FUNCTION
➢ To design and construct museum collections, exhibits, and special projects. To research ideas and materials for an exhibit, recommend solutions for design problems, and utilize design techniques to produce the desired visual effect.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
✓ Conceptualize, develop, design, test, produce, install and maintain permanent and temporary exhibit experiences
✓ Create an excellent visitor experience by designing mission-based exhibits that are immersive, interactive and consider the diverse needs of our audiences
✓ Develop a cohesive creative plan for and execute environmental design and graphics for use in new and traveling exhibitions, digital media, museum signage and wayfinding
✓ Use computer aided design (CAD or similar) to produce detailed floorplans and drawings-to-scale of exhibition components, including furniture, cases, mounts, etc., to conservation standards
✓ Develop construction and production drawings for contractors, preparators and other vendors
✓ Produce final blueprints after discussion with clients and management
✓ Liaise with technical specialist
✓ Project manage the set-up process from start to finish ✓ Oversee production quality, supply stock and equipment upkeep
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Graphic Design or related field
Experience
• At least 3 years recent and relevant experience in a similar role • Ability to take a project from conception to installation, including demonstrated knowledge of concept design, schematic design, design development and construction/fabrication/production documents