Exhibition Design Lead: 3D Visuals & Projects

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a Visual Information Specialist to design 3-D exhibitions at the National Museum of the American Indian in DC and NY. You will lead a multidisciplinary design team from feasibility through construction, coordinating schedules, budgets, and production with fabrication shops.

Proficiency in Vector Works CAD and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is essential to create detailed exhibition packages for internal review and fabrication partners.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and Graduate Education in design-related fields (commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or related fields).
• Specialized experience (GS-11 level) in assisting with exhibition design and project management across all stages of exhibit development.
• Ability to write and administer design contracts using Smithsonian/NMAI approved procedures.
• Experience designing exhibitions and coordinating schedules, budgets, and material requirements for exhibits.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary design team through all project phases from feasibility to construction completion.
• Design exhibitions using Vector Works CAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor schedules, budgets, and material requirements for exhibit projects.

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate education in design-related fields

Tools

Vector Works

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a Visual Information Specialist to design 3-D exhibitions at the National Museum of the American Indian in DC and NY. You will lead a multidisciplinary design team from feasibility through construction, coordinating schedules, budgets, and production with fabrication shops.

Proficiency in Vector Works CAD and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) is essential to create detailed exhibition packages for internal review and fabrication partners.