Exhibition Design Lead: Create Immersive Museum Experiences

Yale University; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks an Exhibition Production Designer to conceptualize and refine 3D designs for exhibition layouts at the Peabody Museum. You will work with curators and the exhibitions team to translate concepts into engaging visitor experiences within budget and timeline constraints.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with three years of related experience, strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Fusion, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to manage multiple projects through

Qualifications

• Clear communication and ability to incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and track status through design development, fabrication and installation.
• Knowledge of conservation, lighting and construction design principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Confer with staff to determine theme, content and budget for exhibits and develop production schedules.
• Prepare preliminary drawings with construction details and material specs for final rendition by others.
• Oversee artwork preparation and fabrication to meet specifications and timelines.
• Coordinate with curators and designers to determine graphics and exhibit look and feel.
• Supervise outside contractors for exhibit components as needed.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Fusion

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Yale University seeks an Exhibition Production Designer to conceptualize and refine 3D designs for exhibition layouts at the Peabody Museum. You will work with curators and the exhibitions team to translate concepts into engaging visitor experiences within budget and timeline constraints.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with three years of related experience, strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Fusion, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to manage multiple projects through