Exhibit Designer

Gallagher & Associates - Museum Operations; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k)

PTO / holidays

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Gallagher & Associates - Museum Operations seeks an Exhibit Designer to shape the visitor experience by integrating graphics, media concepts and spatial design. You will translate concepts into visuals and drawings, coordinating with senior designers and the Creative Director to deliver cohesive exhibit environments.

Your role includes developing construction drawings, communicating design intent, and collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years in exhibit design or related field.
• Good general knowledge of fabrication techniques and material standards used in exhibit design.
• Proficiency in modelling and rendering tools (Vectorworks, Rhino or SketchUp) and 3D visualization (3ds Max/Cinema 4D/Enscape).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Exhibit Design, Architecture, or Industrial Design (or equivalent field experience).

Responsibilities

• Develop designs, including interactive experiences and 3-D exhibit elements from concept to final drawings.
• Illustrate design concepts through hand sketches, renderings and animations.
• Develop drawing documentation packages, including construction drawings.
• Maintain workflow aligned with project schedule and deadlines.
• Collaborate with designers, media/content teams, and clients to meet project goals.
• Coordinate with G&A staff, sub-contractors, and clients; travel to meetings/site visits as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Design process experience

Willingness to learn

Education

BA or MA in Exhibit Design/Architecture/Industrial Design

Tools

Vectorworks

Rhinoceros

SketchUp

3ds Max

Cinema 4D

Enscape

Twinmotion

Octane

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Exhibit Designer
Location: NYC | Hybrid expectation: 2-3 days in the office | Full-time | Reports to: TBD

About the Role

The Exhibit Designer will work closely with the Senior Exhibit Designer and Creative Director to design physical elements of the overall visitor experience, including visualizing an integrated design that includes coordination of graphics and media concepts within the overall spatial design. In addition, the Exhibit Designer will play a key role in creating visuals to communicate the design intent of the spaces and visitor experience for the client team.

What you’ll do/Key Responsibilities:

• Developing designs, including interactive experiences, 3-D exhibit elements, interiors, and artifact displays from conceptual stage through final drawings
• Participating in conceptual development and illustrate design concepts through a variety of mediums, including hand sketches, computer renderings and/or animations
• Developing drawing documentation packages, including construction drawings
• Maintaining workflow in accordance with project schedule, with a variety of tasks and deadlines
• Collaborating with other designers, media and content developers, and help guide the design process to achieve project goals
• Working in a team environment including G&A staff, sub-contractors, and client contacts
• Possible travel to meetings and site visits as required by projects, and in accordance with COVID safety and health protocols

What You Bring:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and illustrative)
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in exhibit design or related field
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and quality
• Proven experience in multiple phases of the design process, including conceptualization, design development, and construction documentation. (Construction administration experience is a plus)
• Good general knowledge of fabrication techniques and material standards used in exhibit design
• Proficiency in one or more relevant modelling softwares including:Vectorworks (preferred), Rhinoceros (preferred), Sketchup. (BIM experience is a plus)
• 3-D rendering and visualization skills using one or more of the following: 3dsMax, Cinema 4D, Enscape, Twinmotion, Octane
• High level of fluency with Adobe CS Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Word, Excel,
• High motivation and desire to learn
• B.A. or M.A. in Exhibit Design, Architecture, or Industrial Design (or equivalent field experience)

Why G&A

• Globally respected experience design work
• Access to senior leadership
• Meaningful cultural / brand / place-based projects
• Ability to influence rather than simply execute
• Multidisciplinary creative environment
• A firm that takes quality, discipline, and craft seriously

What We Offer

Medical / Dental / Vision

401(k)

PTO / holidays

Professional development

Hybrid work model

About G&A

G&A is a global experience design firm shaping some of the world’s most meaningful cultural, brand, and place-based experiences. From museums and cultural institutions to brands, destinations, and environments, we believe Experience is Everything.

EEO/Accommodation Language

G&A is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

G&A provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [[e-mail]].