Exhibit Designer

DISCOVERY PLACE INC•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Discovery Place, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we fuel your passion for science and the natural world by delivering awe-inspiring exhibits and educational programs. Our immersive experiences captivate, challenge, and empower audiences of all ages, sparking a spirit of discovery and lifelong learning. We hope to forge a future where science catalyzes, creating boundless opportunities, fostering hope, solving complex problems and driving positive change across the globe. Summary: Discovery Place is seeking an experienced Exhibit Designer to help imagine, create, and refine exhibitions for our family of museums. The Exhibit Designer will collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop exhibit concepts and carry the design vision through project execution and deliverables on schedule. As a key member of a highly collaborative exhibits team, you will work closely with subject matter experts, fabricators, and educators to develop immersive experiences that captivate, challenge, and empower visitors of all ages, sparking curiosity and lifelong learning. This role will also contribute to the exciting work of planning and building new museums within the Discovery Place network. The position reports to the Director of Exhibit Development.

Requirements

Work with the Exhibits team to redevelop existing exhibits and create new exhibits and exhibitions
Support and expand temporary exhibitions
Use human-centered design in all design decisions to create an inclusive, welcoming learning environment
Work with internal resources to create drawing packages, including design detail drawings
Explore new technology (digital and analog) to create interactive exhibit experiences
Work with the Director of Research and Evaluation to build simple prototypes of exhibit ideas to test with visitors
Work with the Exhibits Fabrication team and external vendors to help determine how to build exhibits and refine designs through the process
Create basic renderings for proposals, internal communication, fundraising campaigns, and grants
Learn from and with our team, our colleagues, and our visitors to craft an exhibit experience that works for our audiences
Creating look-and-feel mood boards, compositional mock-ups, and exhibit style guides
Responsible for translating project stories and interpretive plans into three-dimensional experiential spaces, from the conceptual stage through final drawings
Manage documentation for each unique project
Develops assets and documentation to be used for project budget estimating
Working closely with Project Mangers to help in the planning, budgeting, and scope delineation for new projects
Other related duties and responsibilities, as assigned

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience in informal learning research or facilitation in an informal setting is a plus
Experience collaborating with architects and construction teams, including familiarity with architectural drawings, building codes, and construction documentation to ensure seamless design-to-build transitions

Responsibilities

Work with the Exhibits team to redevelop existing exhibits and create new exhibits and exhibitions
Support and expand temporary exhibitions
Use human-centered design in all design decisions to create an inclusive, welcoming learning environment
Work with internal resources to create drawing packages, including design detail drawings
Explore new technology (digital and analog) to create interactive exhibit experiences
Work with the Director of Research and Evaluation to build simple prototypes of exhibit ideas to test with visitors
Work with the Exhibits Fabrication team and external vendors to help determine how to build exhibits and refine designs through the process
Create basic renderings for proposals, internal communication, fundraising campaigns, and grants
Learn from and with our team, our colleagues, and our visitors to craft an exhibit experience that works for our audiences
Creating look-and-feel mood boards, compositional mock-ups, and exhibit style guides
Responsible for translating project stories and interpretive plans into three-dimensional experiential spaces, from the conceptual stage through final drawings
Manage documentation for each unique project
Develops assets and documentation to be used for project budget estimating
Working closely with Project Mangers to help in the planning, budgeting, and scope delineation for new projects
Other related duties and responsibilities, as assigned