Museum Specialist (Exhibits & Graphics)

CICONIX, LLC•Silver Spring, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In coordination with the Exhibits Manager, the specialist develops and facilitates production of exhibits and ensures that the museum’s exhibit development, production, and installation process is followed. Works closely with museum staff to develop and produce a wide variety of graphics-based work products, as needed. Assists with the solicitation of internal and external exhibit proposals for permanent and temporary exhibit installations. Using Adobe InDesign, Sketchup, and related software generates concept drawings, models, and case-layout sketches. Using Adobe InDesign, Sketchup, and other or related software in use by NMHM, generates general and specific communication tools for the NMHM, including posters, banners, concept drawings, models, automations, animations, and case-layout sketches; also providing detailed construction drawings to exact scale, determining best material, finishes, and color to use to achieve articulated objectives. Uses large format printers, vinyl cutters, and laminators to produce exhibit graphics and collaterals. Depending on team requirements, assumes the role of project manager or exhibit designer. Assists with the coordination of exhibit production with outside production companies. Exercises responsibility for project management and exhibit design, including keeping exhibit development process on track and on budget, generating time and cost records as required. Coordinates with museum registrar, conservator, and collections staff to ensure that objects are displayed appropriately. Assists with the tracking of project and department budgets. Monitors and maintains inventory of exhibit, graphic, and general office supplies. Provides subject matter expertise to all areas of museum mission, when requested. Attends regular meetings, or attends other meetings as needed or directed.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Three (3) - Five (5) years of experience
U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.

Responsibilities

Develops and facilitates production of exhibits
Ensures that the museum’s exhibit development, production, and installation process is followed
Develops and produce a wide variety of graphics-based work products
Assists with the solicitation of internal and external exhibit proposals for permanent and temporary exhibit installations
Generates concept drawings, models, and case-layout sketches
Generates general and specific communication tools for the NMHM, including posters, banners, concept drawings, models, automations, animations, and case-layout sketches
Provides detailed construction drawings to exact scale, determining best material, finishes, and color to use to achieve articulated objectives
Uses large format printers, vinyl cutters, and laminators to produce exhibit graphics and collaterals
Assumes the role of project manager or exhibit designer
Assists with the coordination of exhibit production with outside production companies
Exercises responsibility for project management and exhibit design
Keeps exhibit development process on track and on budget
Generating time and cost records as required
Coordinates with museum registrar, conservator, and collections staff to ensure that objects are displayed appropriately
Assists with the tracking of project and department budgets
Monitors and maintains inventory of exhibit, graphic, and general office supplies
Provides subject matter expertise to all areas of museum mission, when requested
Attends regular meetings, or attends other meetings as needed or directed