Exhibition Designer [Detroit Institute of Arts, MI]

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

This position is responsible for designing dynamic and engaging installations for special exhibitions and for the permanent collection. Working collaboratively with cross-departmental teams, develops environments and elements that meet the DIA’s visitor-centered approach and design standards, with both creativity and practicality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Designs exhibition and installations from conceptualization to completion, working collaboratively with curatorial, interpretation, collections care, graphic design and others.
• Responsible for all design and construction drawings, specifications and documentation for fabrication.
• Develops, monitors, and meets schedules and budgets, in collaboration with Exhibitions staff and others.
• Oversees, coordinates, and communicates implementation and construction processes, including bidding and contract negotiations as required.
• Ensures cohesive design standards and criteria for museum presentation.
• Maintains design and materials information, inventory lists, and project archives.
• Aids in other museum design projects as requested.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Design, or Exhibition Design, or other relevant design discipline required; post graduate work preferred.
• 5+ years of design experience required.
• Experience in a museum environment, preferably Fine Art.
• Knowledge of best practices in exhibition design. Working knowledge of standard construction techniques, museum casework design, and lighting.
• Demonstrated success with project management and budgeting.
• Advanced proficiency with computer-aided design programs AutoCAD and/or Revit; knowledge of modeling software (Rhino, Sketch Up, etc.) and Adobe Design Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Superior organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office required; knowledge of TMS and SharePoint a plus.
• A combination of related training, education and/or experience will be accepted.