Design Lead for Museums & Experience Centres

Xzibit Pty Ltd; Albury City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Professional development

Team social events

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Xzibit is seeking a Design Lead — Museums & Experience Centres to drive the design execution for museum and exhibition projects. You will translate concepts into concept drawings, 3D renders, and construction-ready design documentation while leading a small team, including a graphic designer.

Reporting to the Head of Museums & Experience Centres, you will ensure designs meet standards, manage timelines, and collaborate with project managers to deliver compelling visitor experiences across

Qualifications

• Solid experience in spatial, exhibition, or environmental design — taking projects from concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Advanced skills in SketchUp 3D modelling, rendering, and design documentation software including Indesign and Adobe Suite.
• Working knowledge of Australian Standards and Safety in Design principles as they apply to built environments.
• The ability to run multiple projects at once and keep them on time and on budget.
• Clear communication with clients, fabricators, project managers, and within the team.

Responsibilities

• Translate creative concepts into concept drawings, 3D renders, and detailed design documentation.
• Produce high-quality 3D visualisations, mood boards, and design presentations for client approval.
• Progress designs through every stage, from first concept to construction-ready documentation.
• Ensure designs meet Australian Standards, Safety in Design best practice, and accessibility requirements.
• Review team output and give clear, actionable feedback to keep quality consistent.
• Schedule and manage design tasks across the team, working with project managers on timelines and resourcing.
• Support and develop the designers in your team through on-the-job guidance.

Skills

Spatial design

Team leadership

Client communication

3D rendering

SketchUp

Indesign

Adobe Suite

Tools

SketchUp

Indesign

Adobe Suite

Job description

Xzibit is seeking a Design Lead — Museums & Experience Centres to drive the design execution for museum and exhibition projects. You will translate concepts into concept drawings, 3D renders, and construction-ready design documentation while leading a small team, including a graphic designer.

Reporting to the Head of Museums & Experience Centres, you will ensure designs meet standards, manage timelines, and collaborate with project managers to deliver compelling visitor experiences across