Exhibition Designer [Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati, OH]

Description

The Cincinnati Art Museum seeks an innovative and energetic Exhibition Designer to join the Museum’s Design and Installation team.  This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package.

Position Summary:

Working under the direction of the Head of Design and Installation, the Exhibition Designer leads design efforts to produce thoughtful and engaging exhibitions at the Cincinnati Art Museum.  The Exhibition Designer works in collaboration with cross functional teams which includes but is not limited to curators, educators, and internal/ external project stakeholders, utilizing the museum’s permanent collection, as well as through traveling exhibitions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver exhibition design schemes within established budgets, timelines, technical and environmental parameters.
• Execute gallery wall plans and shop drawings for display cases, platforms and other exhibition furniture.
• Manage all design documents and distribution of these docs to related project stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate with all involved project managers to effectively execute the exhibition vision.
• Support original exhibition design ideas while incorporating and building upon the ideas and feedback of other involved parties.
• Effectively manage several overlapping and demanding design projects simultaneously.  Solve problems and design challenges creatively.
• Seek project bids, schedule and facilitate gallery work with contractors and museum security.
• Visit fabrication facilities and gallery spaces to ensure designs are understood and executed properly.
• Attend regular exhibition planning meetings and facilitate design meetings as necessary.
• Develop and maintain presentation and ADA accessibility standards throughout the museum.
• Provide spatial analysis of museum spaces for installations and considered exhibitions.
• Make design revisions as requested by key stakeholders and collaborators.
• Maintain a working inventory of exhibition display cases and furniture for reuse.
• Source conservation approved exhibition building materials.
• Assist with Installations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art or Design with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in exhibition design in a museum.  An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.  Candidates with exemplary backgrounds in theatrical scenic set design, environmental or retail design may also be considered.   Master’s degree preferred.

Candidates must also possess a strong understanding and proven track record of ADA compliance and Smithsonian recommendations for Museums.  A demonstrated knowledge of spatial planning, museum display and preventative conservation standards, with the ability to produce design plans and construction documents are required.  Strong math skills and usage of construction terminology and architectural vocabulary.  Strong time management, project management and organizational skills are required.
Candidates should have knowledge and ability to effectively use AutoDesk (CAD) at an advanced level and experience in Adobe applications, large format printing and basic office and email software.
Knowledge and ability to use SketchUp and/or other design modeling tools is a plus, in additional to any previous experience working in metal, cabinetry or other fabrication facilities.

To Apply:
If interested, please submit your cover letter, resume, references and salary requirements to: Cincinnati Art Museum | ATTN: Human Resources | 953 Eden Park Drive | Cincinnati, OH 45202-1596
Email to: humanresources@cincyart.org
Position open until filled. No phone calls please
The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.