Job Description

Posting Number: S06074P

Department: Crow Museum

Salary Range: $67,000 to $70,000

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:
The Exhibition Designer oversees the artistic direction and executes the installation and dismantling of art exhibitions in the galleries. Its ultimate objective is to manage the collection's safe handling, its physical protection, and to adhere to design guidelines that are both visually striking and follow universal design principles that are accessible to the public ( ADA compliance). Exhibition designers are visual storytellers that are proficient in architecture, graphic design, interior design, and possess construction management skills.

Daily functions include the transformation of curatorial, conservation and artistic concepts into practical aspects of exhibition design and installation. This position creates installation elements such as exhibition layout, mount making schedule, casework requirement schedule, and framing of paintings. They would participate in lighting design and exhibition signage concepts and planning. To ensure that the artwork is prepared for exhibition, they oversee the implementation of exhibition and collection installations including art handling, fabrication, construction, and lighting design. This position manages the exhibition budget and makes requisitions in accordance with purchasing rules as defined by the Office of Budget and Finance at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant design focused field such as exhibition design, graphic design, interior design, architecture, or similar. Three (3) years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:
Preferred Education and Experience

• Three years experience designing exhibitions for a visual arts museum.
• Experience with 3D modeling software such as SketchUp

Important Message:
1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator .

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