erika.katayama
07-20-2016, 10:45 AM
GENERAL SUMMARY
This position is responsible for designing dynamic and engaging installations for special exhibitions and for the permanent collection. Working collaboratively with cross-departmental teams, develops environments and elements that meet the DIA’s visitor-centered approach and design standards, with both creativity and practicality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Designs exhibition and installations from conceptualization to completion, working collaboratively with curatorial, interpretation, collections care, graphic design and others.
Responsible for all design and construction drawings, specifications and documentation for fabrication.
Develops, monitors, and meets schedules and budgets, in collaboration with Exhibitions staff and others.
Oversees, coordinates, and communicates implementation and construction processes, including bidding and contract negotiations as required.
Ensures cohesive design standards and criteria for museum presentation.
Maintains design and materials information, inventory lists, and project archives.
Aids in other museum design projects as requested.
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Design, or Exhibition Design, or other relevant design discipline required; post graduate work preferred.
5+ years of design experience required.
Experience in a museum environment, preferably Fine Art.
Knowledge of best practices in exhibition design. Working knowledge of standard construction techniques, museum casework design, and lighting.
Demonstrated success with project management and budgeting.
Advanced proficiency with computer-aided design programs AutoCAD and/or Revit; knowledge of modeling software (Rhino, Sketch Up, etc.) and Adobe Design Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
Superior organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of MS Office required; knowledge of TMS and SharePoint a plus.
A combination of related training, education and/or experience will be accepted.
This position is responsible for designing dynamic and engaging installations for special exhibitions and for the permanent collection. Working collaboratively with cross-departmental teams, develops environments and elements that meet the DIA’s visitor-centered approach and design standards, with both creativity and practicality.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Designs exhibition and installations from conceptualization to completion, working collaboratively with curatorial, interpretation, collections care, graphic design and others.
Responsible for all design and construction drawings, specifications and documentation for fabrication.
Develops, monitors, and meets schedules and budgets, in collaboration with Exhibitions staff and others.
Oversees, coordinates, and communicates implementation and construction processes, including bidding and contract negotiations as required.
Ensures cohesive design standards and criteria for museum presentation.
Maintains design and materials information, inventory lists, and project archives.
Aids in other museum design projects as requested.
RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Design, or Exhibition Design, or other relevant design discipline required; post graduate work preferred.
5+ years of design experience required.
Experience in a museum environment, preferably Fine Art.
Knowledge of best practices in exhibition design. Working knowledge of standard construction techniques, museum casework design, and lighting.
Demonstrated success with project management and budgeting.
Advanced proficiency with computer-aided design programs AutoCAD and/or Revit; knowledge of modeling software (Rhino, Sketch Up, etc.) and Adobe Design Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).
Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
Superior organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of MS Office required; knowledge of TMS and SharePoint a plus.
A combination of related training, education and/or experience will be accepted.