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Form of workTechnical Design Duties:
Utilizing CAD software, create highly detailed drawings of exhibit experiences for production in our fabrication shop or by outside contractors.
Revise drawings as needed to meet project team expectations.
Understand and apply fabrication principles to drawings, so that components are stable, safe, and efficiently built.
Detail and prep files for fabrication on CNC machines or other robotic fabrication tools.
Assist the Design & Development Team as needed with less detailed design work (computer modeling, finish selection, etc)
Participate in project team meetings to lead discussions on exhibits, offering creative ideas and design suggestions for exhibit experiences.
Lead meetings and conversations with external clients and vendors as it relates to the technical designs of exhibits and exhibit components.
Understand the physical properties of various materials, including woods, metals, and plastics, and their best uses and limitations as it relates to exhibit production.
Collaborate with the Design team and Exhibit Production staff to ensure that prototype and finished designs are being rendered to specifications and meet overall project goals. Observe visitors during testing of prototype experiences.
Manage digital assets across multiple projects using file structures, version control systems, databases, and cloud based storage systems. Knowledge of Google Workspace and other project management software (e.g. Jira) required.
Understand and advocate for universal accessibility in the design of experiences.
Confer with conservators and project teams to determine how to handle an exhibit's environmental aspects, such as lighting, temperature, and humidity, so that objects will be protected and exhibits will be enhanced. Advise other team members as needed.
Understand and prioritize work to ensure that the workflow is efficient and in line with the project's goals and within the scope of the project team.
Adapt and apply new techniques and trends to create innovative experiences. Seek out new and emerging techniques to help assess the viability of their use in experiences.
Hold and promote the value that the visitor is the ultimate client for the work of project teams.
Fabrication Duties:
As available and assigned, assist in exhibit fabrication tasks.
Required Competencies:
Communication: Expresses oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others and ensures that information is shared with others who should be informed.
Collaboration: Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
Customer Service: Demonstrates an understanding of the SMM mission by ensuring that their own interactions with internal and external customers consistently support the mission.
Fostering an Inclusive Community: Contributes to a museum environment, and people, that reflect and respond to the diverse needs and cultures of our community (internal and external).
Results Orientation: Focuses on providing a best in class visitor experience through work outcomes by meeting personal and organizational work objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: No formal education necessary.
Experience:
- Education and/or advanced experience in Exhibit Design or similar design field (theater, interior, architecture, industrial, graphic, digital media)
- Demonstrated mastery of technical drafting, including production of detailed build drawings for museum exhibits, or similar physical objects, to be interpreted and used in production by other staff members.
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in multiple (but not necessarily all) areas of design:
- 3D design software such as AutoCad, Vectorworks, Sketchup, Revit, or similar CAD tools.
- 2D design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate)
- UX/UI design software (Figma, Sketch, or similar)
- Demonstrated advanced skills in the fabrication of museum exhibits, or a similar field (theater, interior design, architecture, sculpture, general construction).
- Demonstrable knowledge of industry standard technologies and techniques.
- Demonstrated skill and effectiveness as a leader and outstanding contributor in an exhibit production environment operating at the highest levels of quality and professionalism.
- Strong record of talent, creativity, craftsmanship, and achievement in developing, designing, and fabricating interactive exhibits.
- Curiosity towards the scientific endeavor desired.
Starting compensation for this role is: $26-$28/hour
