Senior Exhibition Designer - Hybrid, Immersive Museum

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Culture of collaboration in a prestige

Access to unique collections

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Senior Exhibition Designer for a prestigious museum and gallery in Benoni. You will lead the design process from concept to installation, shaping immersive experiences that interpret collections for diverse audiences and collaborate with curators, educators, fabricators, and project managers.

The role requires a strong portfolio, expert spatial reasoning, and a passion for cultural heritage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in exhibition design, museum planning, or a related field.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Strong understanding of spatial design, lighting, materials, and accessibility in public spaces.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of temporary and permanent exhibitions, from conceptualization to final installation.
• Develop exhibition layouts, spatial arrangements, and visitor flow strategies.
• Create detailed design concepts, including renderings, models, and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with curators to interpret themes and content visually.
• Work with graphic designers, multimedia producers, and fabricators to realize design elements.
• Manage design budgets and timelines to deliver within scope and schedule.
• Oversee fabrication and installation, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
• Stay current with best practices in exhibition design, accessibility, and visitor engagement.
• Present design proposals to stakeholders and manage feedback effectively.

Skills

Spatial reasoning

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Interior Design, Architecture, or Exhibition Design

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Illustrator

InDesign

Photoshop

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative Senior Exhibition Designer for a prestigious museum and gallery in Benoni. You will lead the design process from concept to installation, shaping immersive experiences that interpret collections for diverse audiences and collaborate with curators, educators, fabricators, and project managers.

The role requires a strong portfolio, expert spatial reasoning, and a passion for cultural heritage.