Exhibit Designer & Multimedia Installer (Hybrid)

California Department of Water Resources; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Water Resources seeks an Exhibit Designer-Installer to design, fabricate, install, maintain, and repair interpretive exhibits, signage, and multimedia displays for visitor centers and outreach facilities.

Under the Exhibit Designer Coordinator, you will develop concepts, layouts, production-ready artwork, and fabrication specs while collaborating with a broad team of writers, subject matter experts, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, install, maintain, and repair interpretive exhibits, signage, and multimedia displays.
• Develop exhibit concepts, graphic layouts, fabrication drawings, and production-ready artwork using Adobe Creative Cloud, CAD, and other design software.
• Produce high-quality graphics, publications, and visual materials for print, digital, and interactive applications.
• Collaborate with exhibit team members, writers, SMEs, contractors, and vendors to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
• Prepare fabrication specs, production files, project estimates, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair activities for exhibits and displays.
• Operate large-format printing equipment and use methods like woodworking, plastics, metal fabrication, CNC routing, 3D printing, welding.
• Integrate audio, video, lighting, and interactive tech into exhibit installations.
• Evaluate exhibit performance and recommend improvements for accessibility, durability, and visitor experience.
• Assist with contract administration, procurement, project budgeting, vendor coordination, and quality control.

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

CAD

3D Printing

CNC Routing

Woodworking

Job description

The California Department of Water Resources seeks an Exhibit Designer-Installer to design, fabricate, install, maintain, and repair interpretive exhibits, signage, and multimedia displays for visitor centers and outreach facilities.

Under the Exhibit Designer Coordinator, you will develop concepts, layouts, production-ready artwork, and fabrication specs while collaborating with a broad team of writers, subject matter experts, and vendors.