"Museum Exhibit Designer- Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books"

Museum Exhibit Designer- Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books

Job ID: 291653
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate traveling exhibit program (communicate with host sites, deliver and set-up exhibits and supporting materials, gather assessment data).
• Assist with layout, design, fabrication, and installation of exhibits on and off campus, including building exhibit cases, interactives, and related structures.
• Offer facility and event support on Kennesaw and Marietta campuses.

Job Summary

Conceptualizes, coordinates and creates visual solutions for the Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books. Oversees design concepts for exhibitions, interactives, websites and/or related collateral materials and manage and coordinate complex exhibition projects and programs. Works closely and collaboratively with museum staff and third parties such as artists, lenders, co-organizers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conceptualize, coordinate, and create graphic design solutions for exhibitions, signage, collateral material in consultation with MARB units and/or develop schematics and floor plans for exhibitions that might include the creation of additional walls/spaces, color, lighting, and innovative integration of interpretive elements, including interactives and technology.
2. Manage and coordinate, in partnership with exhibit teams, complex exhibition and related design projects and programs from conceptualization to implementation, including developing schedules for design, production, and installation.
3. Design and/or build exhibit elements, including cases, mounts, and interactives.
4. Coordinate and train students, staff, and volunteers engaged in artifact handling, exhibit installation, and exhibit support.
5. Contribute to design workshops, in partnership with project managers, with internal and external constituents.
6. Working with exhibit teams and strategic communications to develop branding solutions.
7. Contribute to grant and award applications related to exhibit design and document each installation and special exhibition.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Required Experience
Four (4) years of experience as an Exhibit Designer or closely related profession.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution in related field.

Preferred Experience
Experience with exhibit design technology and current standards in exhibition design.

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range for this role is $55,000 to $64,500 annually. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more!

Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to interpret and provide instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Able to maintain workflow according to project schedules, with a variety of tasks and deadlines
Ability to solve problems and prioritize needs in a variety of situations when immediate decisions may be necessary
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines
Able to approach duties in a manner consistent with Kennesaw State University's commitment to growth, inclusivity, collaboration and connectivity

KNOWLEDGE
Familiar with all American Alliance of Museums standards

SKILLS
Strong project management skills and ability to working independently
Highly collaborative and exceptional interpersonal skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and related software)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Strong traditional drawing/illustration skills