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Associate Director, Exhibition Design
American Museum Of Natural History • New York, United States of America 🇺🇸
The American Museum of Natural History is seeking an Associate Director of Exhibition Design to lead 3D design and develop the overall design vision for each exhibition. The Associate Director will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create compelling and immersive exhibition experiences.
Responsibilities
- Concept Development and Design: Work closely with curators and the exhibition team to translate exhibition concepts into 3D design concepts
- Create detailed plans, layouts, and schematics that optimize the use of exhibition space while ensuring visitor flow and accessibility
- Develop high-quality 3D renderings and physical scale models that visually communicate design concepts
- Design exhibitions with the understanding that many will travel to other locations, considering standardization of elements, feasibility, durability, and ease of assembly
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Exhibition Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Scenic or Theater Design, Museum Studies or another relevant field
- Experience with 3D Visualization & Design Tools: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Vectorworks, or similar
- Rendering software knowledge
- Experience creating physical scale models or using 3D printing/CNC technologies
- Museum or Exhibition Design Experience: Designing and executing permanent, temporary, or traveling exhibitions
Key Skills
- 3D design skills
- Understanding of exhibition spaces
- Ability to manage the exhibition fabrication process from concept to installation
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, Vectorworks, or similar
Benefits
- Extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community
About American Museum Of Natural History
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.
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