Exhibition Design Fellow — Hands-on Production

Node Foundation; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 3,306,000 - 4,408,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for the fellowship

Direct experience with artists

Access to NODE's creative network

Reference and recommendation based on contributions

Job summary

A nonprofit foundation in Palo Alto is seeking a Design Fellow for an eight-week spring fellowship. The position offers hands-on experience in designing artist exhibitions, collaborating with a team, and contributing to production logistics. Ideal for Stanford students, the fellowship emphasizes learning and involvement in real production processes. Candidates should have visual sensitivity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn on the job. A stipend is provided for the duration of the fellowship.

Qualifications

• Must be a Stanford student from any year or major.
• Comfortable working with hands and learning on the job.
• Able to commit 15-20 hours weekly during the fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and fabrication for exhibitions.
• Support production logistics and material sourcing.
• Document production processes for NODE's design archive.

Skills

Hands-on work

Visual sensitivity

Attention to detail

Education

Currently enrolled at Stanford University

Job description

A nonprofit foundation in Palo Alto is seeking a Design Fellow for an eight-week spring fellowship. The position offers hands-on experience in designing artist exhibitions, collaborating with a team, and contributing to production logistics. Ideal for Stanford students, the fellowship emphasizes learning and involvement in real production processes. Candidates should have visual sensitivity, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn on the job. A stipend is provided for the duration of the fellowship.