Lead Exhibit Designer — 3D, UX & Visuals

Science Museum of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Science Museum of Minnesota in Saint Paul, MN seeks an Experience Designer for an occasional role on the Exhibits team. You will lead the look across 3D, graphic, and lighting, work with project leaders and external clients, and develop project budgets and timelines.

The role includes presenting concepts, mentoring staff, and ensuring designs meet specifications. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in exhibit or related design, strong 2D/3D software skills, and experience leading stakeholder

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Exhibit Design or related field.
• Proficiency across multiple design disciplines listed below.
• Strong skills in 2D and 3D design software and illustration.
• Experience leading meetings with stakeholders and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead design direction across 3D, graphic, lighting, and overall look.
• Coordinate with project leaders and external clients as primary contact.
• Develop design budgets and timelines within project constraints.
• Create presentation materials and present to clients.
• Mentor junior staff and interns within SMM processes.
• Collaborate with production staff to ensure specs are met.
• Lead visitor testing and prototype demonstrations on the museum floor.
• Collaborate with external agencies, vendors, and contractors as needed.
• Manage digital assets and ensure accessibility considerations.

Skills

3D environmental design

2D graphic design

UX/UI design

Illustration

Videography

Lead designer

Budgeting

Client-facing

Team mentoring

Project management

Testing & demonstrations

Tools

Jira

Google Workspace

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Revit

Procreate

Job description

Science Museum of Minnesota in Saint Paul, MN seeks an Experience Designer for an occasional role on the Exhibits team. You will lead the look across 3D, graphic, and lighting, work with project leaders and external clients, and develop project budgets and timelines.

The role includes presenting concepts, mentoring staff, and ensuring designs meet specifications. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in exhibit or related design, strong 2D/3D software skills, and experience leading stakeholder