Digital Designer - Technician

Museums Aotearoa; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Career progression and training

Employee health and wellbeing programs

Kiwisaver and superannuation schemes

Appointment time leave for important事项

Job summary

Te Unua Museum of Southland is seeking a talented and technically minded Digital Designer - Technician to help deliver engaging, immersive visitor experiences across exhibitions. You will design, build and maintain digital exhibition systems, including interactive touchscreens, projections, and motion graphics, connecting audiences with Southland's stories.

Working with curators and preparators, you will apply UX/UI principles for accessible experiences and support a range of exhibition

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in digital design or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience creating motion graphics and screen-based experiences.
• Strong understanding of audio-visual systems and interactive technologies.
• Experience with digital displays, projection, touchscreens.
• Knowledge of UX/UI principles and accessibility best practice.
• Attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.
• Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi perspectives where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce digital, motion, and screen-based content for exhibitions and installations.
• Create motion graphics and multimedia content using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Develop and maintain interactive exhibition experiences (touchscreens, kiosks, projections, LED systems).
• Configure, test, and support exhibition hardware and digital technologies.
• Collaborate with curators, designers, and preparators on planning, production, installation, and de-installation.
• Prepare and optimise digital content for multiple platforms and environments.
• Apply UX/UI principles to create intuitive visitor experiences.
• Assist with creating other exhibition content, signage, publications, and branding.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and documentation for exhibition systems.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Motion graphics

UX/UI principles

Visitor engagement

Digital displays

Touchscreens

Interactivity

Accessible design

Bicultural best practice

Education

Tertiary qualification in digital design

Exhibition/interactive media degree

Tools

Touchscreens

Projection systems

LED display systems

Exhibition hardware

Job description

Bring your creativity to a place where stories come alive.

Te Unua Museum of Southland is seeking a talented and technically minded Digital Designer - Technician to help create and care for engaging, immersive, and interactive visitor experiences.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of design, storytelling, technology, and cultural heritage. You'll play a key role in delivering digital exhibition content, including interactive installations, motion graphics, and exhibition technologies to connect audiences with Southland's stories in meaningful and memorable ways.

Working closely with curators, designers, and preparators, you'll be responsible for designing, building, installing, and maintaining digital exhibition systems across our temporary and long-term exhibitions. From touchscreens and projection systems to motion graphics and immersive digital experiences, you'll combine creativity with technical expertise to bring exhibition content to life.

What You'll Do

• Design and produce digital, motion, and screen-based content for exhibitions, programmes, and installations.
• Create motion graphics, animations, and multimedia content using Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Develop and maintain interactive exhibition experiences, including touchscreens, kiosks, projections, and LED display systems.
• Configure, test, and support exhibition hardware and digital technologies.
• Collaborate with the wider museum team on exhibition planning, production, installation, and de-installation.
• Prepare and optimise digital content for a range of platforms and exhibition environments.
• Apply UX/UI principles to create intuitive and accessible visitor experiences for a diverse range of museum visitors.
• Assist with the creation of other exhibition content, signage, publications, educational resources, museum branding, and other visitor experiences.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and documentation for exhibition systems.

What You'll Bring

• A recognised tertiary qualification in digital design, graphic design, multimedia design, exhibition design, interactive media, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar creative and/or technical role.
• Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience creating motion graphics, digital content, and screen-based experiences.
• Strong understanding of audio-visual systems, digital hardware, and interactive technologies.
• Experience working with digital displays, projection systems, touchscreens, or similar technologies.
• Experience designing user-centred digital experiences, with an understanding of UX/UI principles and visitor engagement.
• An awareness of accessibility best practice and a commitment to creating inclusive experiences for diverse audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to consistently deliver high-quality work.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work across creative, technical, and cultural disciplines.
• An understanding of bicultural best practice and the ability to incorporate Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and mātauraka Māori perspectives where appropriate.
• An appreciation of the role museums play in connecting communities with culture, heritage and lifelong learning through meaningful visitor experiences.

What We Offer

• Flexible working environment
• Career progression and training/development opportunities
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships, etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments e.g. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There are outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore, plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week, between the hours of 8.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday, both days inclusive.

Applications close 17 September 2026. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand.