Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Senior Specialist, Exhibition Design
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Coordinate and implement exhibition design from concept through construction documents and fabrication. Produce renderings, CAD/Vectorworks drawings, models, and presentations; collaborate with curators, fabrication, AV, lighting, and construction teams; source materials and manage prototypes to ensure designs are executed to plan.
Department: Exhibitions
Reports to: Director, Exhibition Design
Job Type: Regular – Full-time
Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum
Compensation: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
The Senior Specialist, Exhibition Design is responsible for coordinating the implementation of exhibition design in the Museum while focusing on exploring, generating, and representing concepts and design solutions via renderings, mood boards, and physical models, as well as producing design drawings and shop drawings. Reporting to Director of Exhibition Design, the Senior Specialist will work closely with Fabrication, AV, Lighting and Install teams to understand and address the needs and requirements of any given exhibition.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Benefits:
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Reports to: Director, Exhibition Design
Job Type: Regular – Full-time
Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum
Compensation: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
The Senior Specialist, Exhibition Design is responsible for coordinating the implementation of exhibition design in the Museum while focusing on exploring, generating, and representing concepts and design solutions via renderings, mood boards, and physical models, as well as producing design drawings and shop drawings. Reporting to Director of Exhibition Design, the Senior Specialist will work closely with Fabrication, AV, Lighting and Install teams to understand and address the needs and requirements of any given exhibition.
This position is represented by a union.
Essential Functions of the Job:
- Create unique and impactful design for wide array of exhibitions following museum best practices
- Work with Curatorial Staff to determine curatorial intent and artwork.
- Collaborate with the Graphic Design team.
- Assist the Director of Exhibition Design in the generation, presentation and coordination of exhibition concepts and layouts.
- Work as a primary draftsman for exhibition design department.
- Work from rough sketches and specifications created by the Director of Exhibition Design and/or outside producers.
- Convert conceptual ideas to design development drawings.
- Create CAD or Vectorworks drawings and computer renderings to communicate concept as well as final design to other departments as required.
- Produce renderings, diagrams, presentations, animations, or 3D models to communicate design ideas.
- Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by curators, engineers, and base building architects.
- Specify dimensions, materials, and procedures for new layouts.
- Possess general understanding of construction technologies.
- Create construction drawings to communicate with Fabrication and Construction team.
- Work closely with the Fabrication and the Construction team to ensure that all design elements are executed according to plan.
- Manage the making of models and maquettes as well as prototypes and mock-ups.
- Source materials and services. Obtain and maintain sample libraries.
- Other duties as assigned.
- A bachelor’s degree in architecture, museum spatial studies, or a related field is required.
- 2-3 years’ experience in all phases of architecture, exhibition design, and construction.
- 1 year or more of experience with construction documents for architecture and/or museum exhibition design projects.
- Technical drawing skills.
- Working proficiency in CAD or VectorWorks, Revit, Rhino, Adobe Suite.
- Experience and ability to produce construction drawings.
- Excellent rendering/animation skills in Cinema 4D or others.
- Excellent model-making skills.
- Familiarity with Audio/Video and Lighting systems.
- Familiarity with building’s HVAC, electrical systems, access points, and load capacity.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to collaborate with diverse implementation teams is essential.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating with multi-disciplinary and multi-skilled project teams in a gallery or museum environment.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
- M.A preferred.
- Experience working with high profile contract designers preferred.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
- Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
- Paid sick leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401k retirement plan with a company match
- Clean Air Commuter Program
- Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
- Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
- Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
- Free Academy membership screenings
- Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
- Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage
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