Museum Exhibitions Fabrication Specialist

Academy Museum of Motion Pictures; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

15 days PTO + holidays

401k with company match

Free access to LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures seeks a Specialist, Exhibitions Fabrication to maintain the shop, oversee fabrication of casework and mounts, and support exhibition production within a union environment.

You will collaborate with the Exhibition Design team, develop technical drawings from concept to construction, and assist with schedules, material estimates, and lead times across rotating exhibitions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in a design/shop-related field (Exhibition Fabrication, Industrial Design, Exhibition Design, Interior Design, Furniture Design, Tradeshow, Prop Making, or Cabinet Making).
• Experience with Vector Works, Rhino, or CAD programs.
• Extensive knowledge of common construction methods, techniques, materials, and applications.
• Proficient with shop equipment and practices: hand tools, power tools, tablesaws, routers, laminating, etc.
• Understanding of objects conservation requirements and mounts details to ensure construction methods align with institutional standards.
• Understanding of construction techniques, familiarity with wood and composite wood substrates, acrylics, metal finishes, etc.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in different phases concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fabrication of exhibition casework, object mounts, installation materials, and miscellaneous projects.
• Work with the Exhibition Design team to ensure fabrication methods align with creative intent.
• Develop technical drawings to illustrate concept through completion.
• Assist with project schedule and cost, including material estimation, lead time, and finishing timelines.
• Fabricate using multiple materials and techniques.
• Maintain the Exhibition's shop space, tools, and materials inventory, while promoting safe working practices.
• Liaise between external fabricators and the museum during exhibition rotations.
• Ensure external fabricators’ methods consider rotations and future exhibitions.
• Assist with mock-ups of case and scenic layout.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction methods knowledge

Project multitasking

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Vector Works

Rhino

Job description

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures seeks a Specialist, Exhibitions Fabrication to maintain the shop, oversee fabrication of casework and mounts, and support exhibition production within a union environment.

You will collaborate with the Exhibition Design team, develop technical drawings from concept to construction, and assist with schedules, material estimates, and lead times across rotating exhibitions.