Location: Indianapolis, IN
Discipline: UX / Product Design
Experience: TBD
Compensation: TBD
OVERVIEWMuseum interpretation is the practice of communicating information about our exhibitions and collections, and their stories and meanings to our audiences. As a member of the Museum Design team, the Exhibition Designer works within the broader Design, Interpretation, Interpretive Media, and Publishing department to collaboratively develop and implement designs for a range of exhibitions, museum galleries, and other experiential spaces that support this mission. Working in close collaboration with the other members of the Museum Design team, Curators, Interpreters, Registrars, Conservators, and Preparators, the Exhibition Designer uses various tools (drawing, SketchUp, digital rendering, and model making) to visualize and communicate plans for all aspects of exhibitions and gallery projects, including the gallery architecture, layout of art objects, design and placement of exhibition furniture, casework, and visitor interactives. The Exhibition Designer is focused on devising plans for exhibitions that create engaging and impactful visitor experiences that reflect the aesthetic sensibility and priorities of the Indianapolis Museum of Art; complying with standards for accessibility, collection safety, educational and experiential goals, security, and the responsible use of museum resources. Portfolio or website with examples of relevant work required for consideration for this position.
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Primary ResponsibilitiesThe following responsibilities describe the general nature of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory. Develop and implement exhibition designs from concept to installation. Design exhibitions, gallery projects, and some gallery furnishings. Produce accurate and thorough drawing sets and elevations to be used by internal teams and outside contractors in various stages of project planning and fabrication. Responsible for proper organization, storage, and retention of design plans and associated material according to Newfields approved workflows and standards to support long term retention of assets. Participate in exhibition and project collaborative team meetings and prepare presentations of in-process designs for review and discussion. Create digital models, physical models, renderings, drawings, prototypes, diagrams, etc. as needed to test, refine, and communicate plans for exhibition components. Participate in the collaborative development of plans for aspects of each project that support the overall aesthetic goals, including graphics, lighting, and other elements. Select and purchase furniture and other gallery components, working within established project budgets. Be present in the gallery during installation to oversee the placement of artwork, furniture, casework, and other exhibition elements. Work effectively with Newfields staff from multiple departments. Exhibition Design at Newfields is a highly collaborative process that requires extensive communication with colleagues from across the institution. Participate in project meetings and act as Design representative on museum-wide committees and task force teams as assigned. Contribute to project budget planning. Share work in progress with other Design team members, participate in team discussions of ongoing work. Complete museum-wide professional development and training as assigned. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
