Museum Exhibit Designer- MRB

Job ID: 260220

About Us

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Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Conceptualizes, coordinates and creates visual solutions for the Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books.  Oversees design concepts for exhibitions, interactives, websites and/or related collateral materials and manage and coordinate complex exhibition projects and programs.   Works closely and collaboratively with museum staff and third parties such as artists, lenders, co-organizers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conceptualize, coordinate, and create graphic design solutions for exhibitions, signage, collateral material in consultation with MARB units and/or develop schematics and floor plans for exhibitions that might include the creation of additional walls/spaces, color, lighting, and innovative integration of interpretive elements, including interactives and technology.

2. Manage and coordinate, in partnership with exhibit teams, complex exhibition and related design projects and programs from conceptualization to implementation, including developing schedules for design, production, and installation.

3. Design and/or build exhibit elements, including cases, mounts, and interactives.

4. Coordinate and train students, staff, and volunteers engaged in artifact handling, exhibit installation, and exhibit support.

5. Contribute to design workshops, in partnership with project managers, with internal and external constituents.

6. Working with exhibit teams and strategic communications to develop branding solutions

7. Contribute to grant and award applications related to exhibit design and document each installation and special exhibition

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

Required Experience
Four (4) years of experience as an Exhibit Designer or closely related profession

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
BA / BFA or MA / MFA in Architecture / Industrial Design / Studio Arts

Preferred Experience
Experience with exhibit design technology and current standards in exhibition design

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $45,900  to  $64,500 .  Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

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Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to interpret and provide instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Able to maintain workflow according to project schedules, with a variety of tasks and deadlines
Ability to solve problems and prioritize needs in a variety of situations when immediate decisions may be necessary
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to approach duties in a manner consistent with Kennesaw State University’s commitment to growth, inclusivity, collaboration and connectivity

KNOWLEDGE
Familiar with all American Alliance of Museums standards

SKILLS
Strong project management skills and ability to working independently
Highly collaborative and exceptional interpersonal skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and related software)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong traditional drawing/illustration skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette