Creative 3D Exhibition Designer

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is seeking an Exhibition Designer to design and implement world-class exhibitions and spatial displays. The role emphasizes art-based interpretive outcomes and requires strength in architecturally driven design across project phases.

You will collaborate with curatorial, graphic design, interpretation and conservation teams, create detailed drawings in 2D and 3D, and coordinate with fabricators and vendors while managing budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a design-related field (architecture, industrial/interior design, or fine art) is required.
• Background in exhibition design, architecture, or related fields is expected.
• Experience with CAD-based design tools (prefer Vectorworks) and mixed physical–digital environments.

Responsibilities

• Design exhibitions and gallery installations through all project phases under tight deadlines.
• Serve as the 3D design representative on assigned projects.
• Collaborate with curatorial, graphic design, interpretation, conservation, media, and other departments as needed.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings (schematics, layouts, finished designs, construction drawings).
• Coordinate with fabricators, contractors, and vendors to ensure accurate execution within scope.
• Track budgets and provide progress updates to Project Manager and Director of Design.

Skills

Creative solutions

Visual design

User-centered design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a design-related field

Tools

Vectorworks

CAD tools

Job description

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is seeking an Exhibition Designer to design and implement world-class exhibitions and spatial displays. The role emphasizes art-based interpretive outcomes and requires strength in architecturally driven design across project phases.

You will collaborate with curatorial, graphic design, interpretation and conservation teams, create detailed drawings in 2D and 3D, and coordinate with fabricators and vendors while managing budgets and schedules.