Exhibits Specialist (Graphics)

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a designer to support the National Museum of African American History and Culture in graphic media selection and exhibit production. You will work with exhibit teams to prepare files for print and help install graphic components for displays.

Qualified candidates have education in illustrative design or related fields and can translate drawings into production-ready graphics for large-format museum exhibits.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and Graduate Education in the listed design fields.
• Education credits acceptable for related fields of the position.
• Foreign education transcripts may require verification for U.S. accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Assist exhibit designers or fabricators in selecting graphic media.
• Prepare graphic files for print production for museum exhibits.
• Assist with installation of graphical components in exhibits.

Skills

Graphic media selection

Print production prep

Exhibit installation support

Education

Major study in illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, or interior design

Tools

Flatbed printers

Roll-to-roll printers

Vinyl cutters

Laminators

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is in the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). The National Museum of African American History and Culture is a national museum for the study and exhibition of African American history and culture.

More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

Basic Qualifications:

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, or other fields related to the position.

Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis.

In addition to the basic qualification requirement above:

Experience for GS-09: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as working with exhibit designers or fabricators in assisting in the selection of graphic media; working from scale drawings, sketches, and/or verbal instructions to prepare graphic files for print production for museum exhibits; physical production of exhibit graphic elements using graphic production equipment such as flatbed printers, roll to roll printers, vinyl cutters. and laminators; and assisting with the installation of graphical components of exhibits for a museum or similar cultural institution.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

Or Education:

Grade 9: Two full years of progressivelyhigher level graduate education leading to amaster’s or equivalent degree related to thisposition may be substituted to meet theexperience requirements.

Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications. For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the \"Required Documents\" section of this announcement.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.