Senior Executive

Serendipity Arts Foundation; Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Serendipity Arts Foundation seeks a Senior Executive / Executive - Space and Design to conceptualise and deliver spatial, exhibition, and festival design solutions. The role collaborates with programming teams, curators, artists, and production partners to translate concepts into production-ready outputs.

Responsibilities include developing layouts, creating 3D models, coordinating with vendors, overseeing site installations, and maintaining design archives across programs.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience with large-scale exhibitions, festivals, or public spaces.
• Experience in arts, culture, museums, or creative industries is a plus.
• Ability to translate concepts into production-ready design outputs.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualise and develop exhibition layouts, installations, and experiential spaces.
• Prepare AutoCAD drawings, 3D models, and technical visuals for fabrication and installation.
• Coordinate with curators, artists, and production partners to realise designs.
• Lead wayfinding design, signage planning, and space planning for venues and events.
• Support production teams with budgeting inputs and feasibility assessments.
• Maintain project documentation and design archives.

Skills

Space planning

Exhibition design

Technical drawing

3D visualisation

Project coordination

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Spatial Design / Industrial Design / Exhibition Design / Interior Design / Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

3ds Max

Blender

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

The Senior Executive / Executive - Space and Design will play a critical role in conceptualising, planning, and executing spatial, exhibition, and design solutions for the Foundation's programs and festivals. The role requires a creative and detail-oriented professional capable of translating curatorial and artistic concepts into functional, visually compelling, and production-ready designs. The incumbent will collaborate closely with internal programming teams, curators, artists, production partners, and fabrication agencies to ensure seamless execution of exhibitions, installations, performances, and festival environments while maintaining high standards of design, functionality, and audience experience.

Exhibition and Spatial Design:

• Support the Programming Team in conceptualising and developing exhibition layouts, installations, performance environments, and experiential spaces across visual arts, crafts, culinary, and performing arts projects.
• Translate artistic and curatorial concepts into practical space planning solutions and production-ready design outputs.
• Develop exhibition layouts, floor plans, elevations, technical drawings, and installation plans as required.

Design Development and Technical Documentation:

• Prepare detailed AutoCAD drawings and technical documentation for fabrication, production, and installation teams.
• Create and maintain accurate 3D models, renders, and visualisations for exhibitions, installations, and set design projects.
• Ensure all design outputs align with project objectives, site specifications, safety requirements, and operational feasibility.

Artist and Curator Coordination:

• Liaise with curators, artists, consultants, and project teams to understand creative requirements and technical specifications.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into indicative production drawings and execution plans.
• Facilitate design reviews and incorporate feedback to ensure successful project outcomes.

Festival Design and Wayfinding:

• Contribute to the overall visual identity and spatial experience of festival venues and Foundation initiatives.
• Lead the planning and implementation of signage systems, wayfinding solutions, furniture layouts, venue dcor, and audience engagement spaces while ensuring a cohesive and consistent design language across all festival venues, exhibitions, and Foundation-led projects.

Production and Execution Support:

• Coordinate with production agencies, vendors, fabricators, and installation teams for timely execution of design plans.
• Conduct site visits and oversee installations to ensure adherence to approved designs and quality standards.
• Support material selection, budgeting inputs, and feasibility assessments for design and production requirements.

Project Coordination:

• Maintain project documentation, design archives, and technical records.
• Monitor timelines and coordinate inter-departmental communication to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Provide design support for Foundation-led exhibitions, festivals, outreach initiatives, and special projects throughout the year.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in: Spatial Design, Industrial Design, Exhibition Design, Interior Design, Architecture (B. Arch), or any equivalent relevant discipline.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience with demonstrated exposure to large-scale exhibitions, festivals, cultural events, public spaces, or experiential design projects.
• Experience within the arts, culture, museum, festival, events, or creative industries will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and technical drawings.
• Strong knowledge of 3D modelling and visualisation tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, 3ds Max, Blender, or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign (preferred).

Functional Skills:

• Space planning and exhibition design.
• Technical drawing and documentation.
• Design visualisation and presentation.
• Vendor and fabrication coordination.
• Project management and execution tracking.