Lead Experience Designer — Exhibits & UX (Flexible Hours)

Science Museum of Minnesota; Minnesota; On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Science Museum of Minnesota is seeking an Experience Designer to lead across exhibit and digital experiences, shaping 3D environments, graphics, and UX/UI. You will collaborate with project teams, manage budgets and timelines, and present concepts to external clients while mentoring junior staff.

The role is an occasional position with variable hours, typically 15–30 hours weekly, and requires strong collaboration with internal design staff and external partners to deliver engaging, accessible

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in Exhibit Design or similar design field (theater, interior, architecture, industrial, graphic, digital media)
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple design areas (2D, 3D, UX/UI)
• Experience leading meetings with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead designer for exhibit and experience projects, setting design direction
• Coordinate with project leaders to manage budgets, timelines and staffing
• Create presentation materials and present concepts to clients
• Mentor junior staff and interns
• Collaborate with vendors, agencies and production teams to realize designs

Skills

3D environmental design

2D graphic design

UX/UI design

Illustration

Videography

Tools

Jira

Google Workspace

Job description

Science Museum of Minnesota is seeking an Experience Designer to lead across exhibit and digital experiences, shaping 3D environments, graphics, and UX/UI. You will collaborate with project teams, manage budgets and timelines, and present concepts to external clients while mentoring junior staff.

The role is an occasional position with variable hours, typically 15–30 hours weekly, and requires strong collaboration with internal design staff and external partners to deliver engaging, accessible