Exhibit Design Technologist

Marbles Kids Museum; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh seeks an Exhibit Design Technologist to design and maintain interactive exhibits using creative technology. Ideal candidates should possess strong CAD modeling skills, a background in programming, and a passion for collaborative innovation. This role contributes to creating memorable experiences for visitors through engaging exhibits and play-based learning.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid time off for 17 vacation days and 9 holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in designing interactive technology for exhibits.
• Ability to operate common machines and tools safely.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate interactive exhibits with a focus on technology.
• Conduct routine maintenance of exhibit components.
• Support various museum projects and events.

Skills

2D renderings

3D CAD models

CircuitPython

C++/Arduino

Sound mixing

Creative problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary degree in industrial design

Job description

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Marbles Kids Museum is a vibrant, nonprofit children’s museum and IMAX Theatre located in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Marbles has been sparking imagination, discovery, and learning through play since opening its doors in 2007. Marbles’ serves a diverse population of families, school groups, and community organizations through award-winning play-based exhibits, summer camps, IMAX documentaries, feature movies, and special events year-round. Today Marbles ranks among the top family destinations in North Carolina providing learning experiences for children with creative programs, and larger-than-life movies.

The Opportunity

Marbles is seeking anExhibit Design Technologist to help bring imagination to life! This role is responsible for designing, fabricating, and maintaining exhibits with a focus on creative interactive technology, and assisting with museum projects and events across teams.If you're passionate about innovation, teamwork, and creating unforgettable moments through play, this is the role for you!

Job Responsibilities

• Invent, design, fabricate, and maintain original interactive exhibits integrating microcontrollers, computers, sensors, cameras, actuators, motors, LEDs, video, sound, and RF devices.
• Serve a critical role in the design, fabrication, and installation of new exhibit componentry
• Brainstorm creative solutions to play objectives
• Create ideation sketches to communicate new exhibit ideas to internal stakeholders
• Design reliable and intuitive yet new and original systems that fulfill play objectives
• Prototype designs to confirm functionality, safety, and durability.
• Source and procure materials and parts for exhibit fabrication and installation
• Conduct routine maintenance rounds of exhibit areas and components, ensuring that they meet superior standards for guest play experiences
• Clean and perform basic preventative maintenance routines in the exhibit production shop
• Support Team Marbles with a wide variety of design, fabrication, and maintenance tasks ensuring excellent guest and team experience
• Perform all other duties assigned by the manager
  
  

Ideal Experience And Skills

• Proficient in the creation of 2D renderings and 3D CAD models from those renderings
• Basic proficiency writing in CircuitPython and/or C++/Arduino frameworks
• Ability to create sound mixes and video productions suitable for exhibits
• Ability to safely operate common machines and hand tools to form and finish metal, plastics, wood, and other diverse materials
• Basic understanding of CNC machining practices and procedures
• Ability to operate scissor lifts and other exhibit moving equipment
• Basic computer administration and audio-visual systems experience
• Capable of designing, building, and debugging DC power and logic circuits issues using a multimeter, oscilloscope, and logic analyzer
• General working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, pneumatic and mechanical components
• Experience with coordination of multiple projects and tasks simultaneously to meet predetermined deadlines
• Good creative problem solving, organization, and interpersonal skills
• A post-secondary degree in industrial design or related field or a combination of education and experience preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven desire to learn, take on unfamiliar challenges, and achieve stretch goals
• Demonstrated attention to detail
  
  

Physical Demands

• Walking, standing, stooping, bending
• Occasionally using a ladder and going up and down stairs
• Carrying up to 40 lbs
  
  

Work Environment

• Must be available to work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule
• Flexible schedule required, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• 95% indoors
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Health Savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Parking and commuter benefits
• Paid time off for 17 vacation days and 9 holidays
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401k program with employer matching after a waiting period
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great Marbles Perks & Discounts
• Fitness Benefits
  
  

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the hiring process, please contact the People Team at [e-mail] or 919-857-1069.

Marbles Kids Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment opportunities because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Internet Publishing

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