Exhibition Designer, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, MN - 2/7/14

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) inspires wonder, spurs creativity, and nourishes the imagination. With extraordinary exhibitions and one of the finest wide-ranging art collections in the country—Rembrandt to van Gogh, Monet to Matisse, Asian to African—the MIA links the past to the present, enables global conversations, and offers an exceptional setting for inspiration.

Exhibition Designer
Working under the direction of the Head of Registration and Chief Curator, the Exhibition Designer is primarily responsible for the design of installations for temporary exhibitions and the permanent collection that will present works of art in a visually engaging and accessible manner, as well as support the institution’s interpretative goals.

In this role, you will….

• Develop exhibition designs, production timelines, and budgets for permanent and temporary installations in collaboration with curators and other applicable staff.
• Plan, organize and coordinate activities with the Design & Editorial department, Lighting Designer, Administrator of Curatorial Affairs, Registrar for Exhibitions and applicable Curatorial staff.
• In collaboration with other staff, develop and maintain standards of presentation and accessibility for all installations and public spaces.
• Work closely and maintain good communication with the Design & Editorial department, as well as installation staff, to ensure timely execution of exhibition and permanent collection projects.
• Work with other staff in developing new modes of presentation as part of the MIA’s strategic plan.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in design or studio arts. Master’s degree in fine arts or design preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in museum exhibition design, particularly in two-dimensional and three-dimensional/spatial work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of space planning, museum display standards, exhibition lighting, fabrication of exhibition furniture, the production of design drawings and construction documents, and ADA and all regulatory requirements.
• Extensive knowledge of museum best practices.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (or equivalent software), with knowledge of TMS or similar collections management program.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others as well as possess strong organizational skills with a good knowledge of computing and budgeting.

For more information, visit our website www.artsmia.org/jobs

To Apply
Please send the following to miajobs@artsmia.org:

1. A cover letter including your interest in the position, what you will bring to the position, and why you are the ideal candidate.
2. A resume outlining your educational and professional experience.

Posting Deadline: Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 28, 2014.

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