Exhibition Designer

Museum of Fine Arts•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Design, the Exhibition Designer is a key member of the Design team, providing design-based solutions for world-class exhibition projects and spatial display enhancements at varying scales. These projects focus primarily on art-based interpretive and experiential outcomes. Experience across all phases of the exhibition design process is preferred, with particular strength in architecturally driven design solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in a design-related field, such as architecture, industrial design, interior design, or fine art, required
Background in exhibition design, architecture, theatrical design, or industrial design
Experience with CAD-based design tools, preferably Vectorworks, and with mixed physical-digital environmental design
Familiarity with ADA-related design practices and requirement
Proven ability to develop creative, innovative, and aesthetically sophisticated solutions to complex design problems
Process-driven, with strong visual design skills, careful attention to detail, an appreciation for art in its many forms, and a solid understanding of user-centered design principles
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Skilled at collaborating within a fast-paced team environment, managing tight timeframes, and working constructively with a wide range of stakeholders
Commitment to supporting the Museum's values of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA)

Nice To Haves

Experience across all phases of the exhibition design process is preferred, with particular strength in architecturally driven design solutions.

Responsibilities

Design special exhibitions and gallery installations through all phases of a project, often under tight deadlines
Serve as the 3D design representative within the project team on assigned project
Work closely with, and integrate the contributions of, curatorial, graphic design, interpretation, conservation, media, and other departments as needed
Create detailed drawings; including schematics, layouts, finished designs, and construction drawings, in both 2D and 3D formats
Coordinate with fabricators, contractors, and vendors to help ensure designs are executed accurately and within scope
Track project budgets and resource needs, and provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager and Director of Design
Demonstrates familiarity with, and a strong interest in, art history
Willing to travel to research spatial design solutions in other museums and related architectural spaces