Associate Exhibition Designer: 2D/3D Gallery Concepts

National Museum of Wildlife Art; San Marino (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Museum admissions

Store discounts

Free museum passes

Job summary

The National Museum of Wildlife Art seeks an Associate Exhibition Designer to craft compelling 2D and 3D graphics for permanent collections, galleries, and temporary exhibitions. You will establish standards, coordinate with curators, editors, conservators, and vendors, and translate curatorial goals into accessible, technically sound designs.

The role emphasizes collaboration across divisions and with external partners, ensuring on-time delivery while adhering to ADA and conservation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in graphic/ exhibition design or related field.
• Minimum of four years of professional experience in exhibition design.
• Strong knowledge of typography, layout, and accessibility principles.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and vector-based drafting tools.
• Ability to produce architectural drawings and construction details.

Responsibilities

• Design exhibition graphics including title walls, panels, labels, wayfinding, and signage.
• Maintain visual standards across galleries using diverse materials.
• Coordinate production with internal teams and external vendors.
• Develop design concepts and construction drawings for layouts and built environments.
• Prepare files for print and ensure compliance with curatorial and conservation requirements.
• Collaborate with curators, editors, registrars, and fabricators throughout projects.
• Ensure accessibility and ADA compliance in designs.

Skills

Project management

Collaboration

Communication

Typography & layout

Accessibility standards

Budget tracking

Attention to detail

Public signage design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in graphic design / exhibition design / architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Vectorworks

Microsoft Office

SketchUp

Rhino

3D rendering tools

Job description

The National Museum of Wildlife Art seeks an Associate Exhibition Designer to craft compelling 2D and 3D graphics for permanent collections, galleries, and temporary exhibitions. You will establish standards, coordinate with curators, editors, conservators, and vendors, and translate curatorial goals into accessible, technically sound designs.

The role emphasizes collaboration across divisions and with external partners, ensuring on-time delivery while adhering to ADA and conservation