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Leads design of museum exhibitions, manages designers, and coordinates cross‑functional teams.
2 days ago ago
$105,000 - $115,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
San Francisco, CA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
386 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Design
Consulting
Engineering
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Infrastructure
Buildings
Heavy Civil
Marine
Transport
Role
Description
design docs
as-builts
project scheduling
vendor management
team management
curatorial coordination
Represent the Exhibition Design department at meetings and provide project updates as needed.
Build strong relationships with other museum teams to ensure cross-departmental collaboration and goals are aligned with institutional strategy.
Actively participates in institutional working groups, as assigned, to ensure that Exhibition Design input and needs are taken into consideration.
Build and keep good relationships with external vendors.
Manage Exhibition Designers (currently two) and, as assigned, interns or freelance designers. Provide technical input/oversight to ensure design and production standards are met.
As assigned, oversee and manage special (non-exhibition) projects and initiatives that require design or architectural input, such as seating improvements, casework upgrades, capital improvements to permanent galleries, etc.
Work with the Exhibition Management team to develop and adhere to project schedules and budgets.
Ensuring visitor experience while maintaining high standards for design, safety, and accessibility.
Work closely and engage with Curators and/or Artists to ensure that the curatorial/artistic intent is interpreted spatially, visually, and organizationally in a compelling way.
In coordination with the Director of Exhibition Management and Design, make determinations on workload distribution for the entire department and assist with administrative duties as assigned.
Work with colleagues in the Exhibition Design and Technical Productions department to develop, coordinate, and source all design elements of an exhibition or display.
Participate in art installation to ensure the execution of design intent and to address design-related questions and issues.
Develop an understanding of each assigned special exhibition to create sophisticated and engaging design proposals in close collaboration with design and curatorial colleagues.
Prepare presentations that effectively communicate design ideas at every phase of the design process.
Prepare a set of “as-built” drawings at the end of every installation.
Maintain the departmental archives and resource library, including 3D models of casework inventory, 3D and 2D records of gallery spaces at both museums.
Work closely and communicate regularly with Collections Management/Registration, Conservation, Curatorial, Exhibition Management, and Preparation/Installation teams during the design, construction, and installation phases to incorporate any technical feedback regarding conservation, display, and construction requirements.
Work closely with the Director of Exhibitions Management and Design to develop and improve workflows, processes, and design standards for the entire department.
Produce design documents (plans, sections, elevations, renderings), case lists and schedules, and complete and detailed bid/construction drawing sets.
Requirements
autocad
rhino
adobe
revit
exhibition design
m.arch
Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with internal and external partners.
A clear, direct communicator with the ability to present high-level executive summaries and effectively convey detailed technical information, data, and processes to construction partners.
Minimum of 5 years of cumulative exhibition design, architectural design, or interior design experience.
Ability to oversee the work of other designers and provide technical and design direction and input.
Ability to work according to strict deadlines and within established budgets.
Ability to work onsite 4 days a week, and 5 days a week when there are project-specific needs.
Minimum: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A degree in Architecture is strongly preferred.
Preferred: M.Arch, 5-year B.Arch, or international equivalent.
At least 3 of the 5 years should be direct exhibition design experience within/for art museums and include progressively increased managerial responsibilities.
Knowledge of current ADA standards and guidelines for museum environments.
Ability to travel, take initiative, work independently, and be flexible with changing priorities.
Advanced skills in Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of new materials and digital fabrication techniques.
Experience managing designers and leading multiple simultaneous projects.
Knowledge of the latest Conservation requirements and standards for the display of art objects.
Comprehensive knowledge of architectural terms, symbols, and details.
Knowledge of Revit, Enscape, and/or Cinema 4D is a plus.
Knowledge of art history is a plus.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
interview process scheduled to launch in february.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1997
Year Established
The platform emerged as one of the first online meeting places for architects worldwide.
Based in Los Angeles, the platform grew from a community forum into a vibrant digital media company.
Its revenue stems from job-board listings, editorial partnerships, event sponsorships and an online store.
Typical projects include global news coverage, firm profiles, competition recaps, and architecture job postings.
Sector expertise spans Buildings, Residential, Commercial, Infrastructure, Education, Urban, and Public sectors.
Standout fact: it operates Outpost—a curated store offering rare architecture books, gifts, events and its own coffee blend.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
By 2030
Net-Zero Ambition
Almost all new buildings can achieve net-zero energy consumption.
Advocates for carbon-neutral architecture, promoting high-efficiency measures (better insulation, improved HVAC, less-polluting appliances) to decarbonize the building sector.
Showcases innovations like low-carbon concrete, cross-laminated timber, and living wall systems as scalable solutions.
Emphasizes sector focus on residential retrofits as key to meeting 2030 net-zero ambition.