Immersive Exhibition Designer (3D & Spatial Design)

Museum-of-Fine-Art; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston is seeking an Exhibition Designer to join the Design team. Reporting to the Director of Design, this role focuses on design-based solutions for world-class exhibitions and experiential displays across all project phases, from concept to construction.

The candidate will produce detailed drawings, coordinate with curatorial, graphics, interpretation, conservation, media, and vendors, and help manage budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a design-related field is required.
• Background in exhibition design or related fields is preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Vectorworks preferred) and mixed physical-digital environments.

Responsibilities

• Design exhibitions and gallery installations through all project phases.
• Serve as the 3D design representative within the project team.
• Collaborate with curatorial, graphic design, interpretation, conservation, media, and other departments.
• Create detailed 2D and 3D drawings and construction documents.
• Coordinate with fabricators, contractors, and vendors to ensure accurate execution.
• Track budgets and resource needs and report progress to leadership.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

User-centered design

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in design-related field

Experience in exhibition design

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

The Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston is seeking an Exhibition Designer to join the Design team. Reporting to the Director of Design, this role focuses on design-based solutions for world-class exhibitions and experiential displays across all project phases, from concept to construction.

The candidate will produce detailed drawings, coordinate with curatorial, graphics, interpretation, conservation, media, and vendors, and help manage budgets and schedules.