Exhibit Design & Fabrication Technician

North Carolina Zoo; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Zoo is hiring an Exhibit Design Technician to conceptualize, fabricate, maintain and design educational exhibits and themed playgrounds. You will work with the Exhibit Design team to meet naturalistic goals and ensure safety and operability for animal care and guest experiences.

Responsibilities include translating concepts into working designs, preparing budgets and schedules, researching materials, and coordinating with staff, architects, designers, and contractors to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in art, art history, design or related field.
• Two years of museum exhibit design experience.
• Equivalent education/experience combinations may apply.
• coursework in three-dimensional design is required.

Responsibilities

• Translate abstract concepts into functioning exhibit objects and plans.
• Prepare budgets, schedules and plans for review with staff and designers.
• Research animal subjects and ensure layouts meet needs.
• Develop fabrication options and refine specifications.
• Work with tools and materials for exhibit fabrication (wood, metal, resin, paint).
• Collaborate with architects, contractors and curators on projects.

Skills

3D fabrication

Read drawings

Tool knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in art/design

Two years museum exhibit design experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

The North Carolina Zoo is hiring an Exhibit Design Technician to conceptualize, fabricate, maintain and design educational exhibits and themed playgrounds. You will work with the Exhibit Design team to meet naturalistic goals and ensure safety and operability for animal care and guest experiences.

Responsibilities include translating concepts into working designs, preparing budgets and schedules, researching materials, and coordinating with staff, architects, designers, and contractors to