erika.katayama
11-10-2016, 12:08 PM
EXHIBITION DESIGNER
Reporting to the Associate Director for Exhibitions and Collections Management, a newly created full-time position is available for a senior exhibition designer, who will collaborate with the Whitney’s curatorial team to create and implement original designs for permanent collection galleries, large-scale temporary exhibitions, and artist projects.
Responsibilities: Conceive and develop exhibition designs, in consultation with curatorial staff; prepare detailed construction drawings, models, and written instructions for designs as required; design and provide drawings for exhibition furniture; effectively communicate design concepts.
Job requirements include: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, Master’s preferred; minimum five years of museum exhibition design experience; knowledge of twentieth- and twenty-first century American art; outstanding communication skills; collaborative spirit; expertise in the use of computer-aided design software; proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with TMS (The Museum System) a plus. Individual must be organized, self-motivated, and flexible, with an ability to meet deadlines while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: hr@whitney.org and write “Exhibition Designer” in the subject line.
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
Reporting to the Associate Director for Exhibitions and Collections Management, a newly created full-time position is available for a senior exhibition designer, who will collaborate with the Whitney’s curatorial team to create and implement original designs for permanent collection galleries, large-scale temporary exhibitions, and artist projects.
Responsibilities: Conceive and develop exhibition designs, in consultation with curatorial staff; prepare detailed construction drawings, models, and written instructions for designs as required; design and provide drawings for exhibition furniture; effectively communicate design concepts.
Job requirements include: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, Master’s preferred; minimum five years of museum exhibition design experience; knowledge of twentieth- and twenty-first century American art; outstanding communication skills; collaborative spirit; expertise in the use of computer-aided design software; proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with TMS (The Museum System) a plus. Individual must be organized, self-motivated, and flexible, with an ability to meet deadlines while handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: hr@whitney.org and write “Exhibition Designer” in the subject line.
The Whitney Museum of American Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.