Exhibit Designer

EmergencyMD; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Retirement pension

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Ohio History Connection seeks an Exhibit Designer to lead the development of immersive exhibits at the Ohio History Center and related sites. You will steer the design process from concept to installation, collaborating with curators, educators, and staff to deliver engaging, educational experiences.

The role requires a strong background in museum exhibit development, project management, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years' experience in exhibit or interpretive experience development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facets of the exhibit development process with cross-functional teams.
• Hire or art direct contract photographers, fabricators, illustrators and designers as needed.
• Supervise production and installation of exhibit casework and environments.
• Design and produce interactive elements for exhibits.
• Communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Budget management

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Revu

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Revu

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft 365

Job description

Position: Exhibit Designer

Status: Full time, permanent

Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus OH

Salary: $57,200 per year

Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement pension, paid time off and holidays

Summary:

Develops and implements exhibit projects at the Ohio History Center and Ohio Village and across the site network. In conjunction with the department head, this individual oversees a collaborative exhibit development process and articulates a vision for the experiential and aesthetic direction of exhibits as well as management of overall exhibit schedule. Serves as the primary advocate for the visitor experience in exhibits with an eye to establishing an immersive environment that blends engaging activities and visuals with learning outcomes. Works closely with Interpretive and Content Specialists to develop interactives and other tactile exhibit elements. The employee should be professional, self-directed as well as supportive to team projects, OHC mission, core values and have the able to meet deadlines and complete work within a given budget.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee all facets of the exhibit development process for exhibits working with collections staff, curators, designers, preparators, education and program staff, audience research staff, and marketing and development staff.
• As required by project needs, assist in hiring or art directing contract photographers, fabricators, illustrators, graphic designers and fabricators.
• Work directly with vendors to oversee production and installation of exhibit casework, environments, and graphic
• Design and produce interactive
• Ability to communicate complex concepts and data in unique and compressive methods to meet intended audience educational level.
• Work alongside interpretive and content specialists allowing exhibit design to follow narrative.
• Develop and maintain project budget and reporting.
• Works with site partners, volunteer and community groups; manages the activities of internal staff and staff at other institutions to ensure projects are successful.
• Manages and supports elements of project budgeting and appropriate record archiving for
• Work well within team environment as well as
• Ability to communicate complex concepts and data in unique and compressive methods to meet intended audience educational level.
• Has an understanding of proper handling of archival and collections items
• Ability to handle multiple
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and or 5-7 years' work in exhibit or interpretive experience development
• Work experience in creating museum exhibits for cultural organizations, or customer-facing private sector

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in taking a program and/or project from concept to completion
• Able to use project management processes
• Experience leading teams of peers
• Familiarity with hand and shop tools, as well as exhibit installation practices
• Able to work well with facilities staff and architects
• Able to create evaluations and use evaluation data for program improvement
• Ability to communicate with staff and the public, both orally and in writing, and on behalf of a program
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to consider expenses and revenues in developing and managing program budgets
• Proficiency in various office software suites, Adobe Creative suits and virtual platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft 365
• Effective organizational skills, including attention to detail, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks for yourself, and being accountable to the organization for said tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people of varied backgrounds, levels of education, and
• Ability to design and refine a collaborative and representative exhibit development process for the organization

Required Competencies:

• Can locate and use resources to get things done, orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, uses resources effectively and efficiently, and arranges information in a useful manner.
• Able to initiate project work and delegate to staff (either direct reports, volunteers or program/project staff)
• Able to process information in a consistent manner, simultaneously displaying adaptability when
• Intuitive and proactive in the strategy of building relationships and meeting the needs of
• Strategic thinker who is self-directed
• Able to make practical and prudent business decisions and connections for profitability (may be earned revenue, grants, state funds, etc.)
• Through understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Sketchup, Revu, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to read building plans and construction drawings
• Ability to support and implement range of budget development and tracking

EOE Statement:

Ohio History Connection will recruit, hire and maintain a diverse workforce allowing for the inclusion of every employee's unique value, contribution and potential. OHC is committed not only to the principle of equal employment opportunity but also

to the letter and spirit of the law. OHC, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and/or related conditions, national origin, ethnicity, age, veteran status, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. OHC ensures that equal employment opportunity applies to all areas of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, selection, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and training.

ADA Compliance:

Ohio History Connection is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, OHC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at 614-297-2390 or by email at [e-mail]

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.

All prospective employees are required to undergo a fingerprint background check processed by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & Identification (BCI) in accordance with the Volunteer Children's Act. Additionally, prospective employees will also submit to a drug test. Both will occur after the offer of employment is accepted. The results of the background check and drug test are not immediate disqualifiers to employment and are reviewed in accordance with Ohio History Connection policies and procedures. Inquiries must be directed to the Human Resources Director at 614-297-2390 or via email at [e-mail].