Exhibitions Designer

Position Description

The Exhibitions Designer is a professional, full-time position responsible for ensuring the Museum’s compliance with American Alliance of Museums (AAM) best practices regarding exhibition design and installation. This position reports directly to the Curator of Japanese Art and Archives and is a vital member of the Morikami Museum’s small but dynamic curatorial team.

This position will report to the Curator of Japanese Art and Archives and work closely with the Chief Curator, Graphics Designer, and Curator of Education. The Exhibitions Designer is required to upgrade and maintain all existing exhibits. This role requires precise attention to detail, strong communication and analytical skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to work collaboratively and diplomatically with regard to cultural awareness. This position should also be able to work independently, when directed.

Role & Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will relate to both the Museum Collection and traveling exhibitions, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Coordinate and oversee safe deinstallation and installation of exhibitions, as well as packing, shipping, receiving, and storage of individual works and/or crates
• Arrange domestic/international transit, insurance coverage, and courier travel.
• Manage the exhibition deinstallation/installation schedule and share that schedule with all appropriate staff.
• Participate in development of Museum’s exhibition calendar.
• Work closely with Exhibition Team to plan, layout, design, and build exhibition furniture, casework, and mounts according to AAM standards.
• Work with Exhibition Team to help maintain permanent and changing interpretive exhibits in Yamato-kan.
• Work with Chief Curator to prepare department operating budget.
• Maintain general gallery maintenance including cleaning and lighting adjustments.
• Fabricates and oversees production of exhibition labels and related text.
• Assist as necessary in preparing loaned objects for return shipment to their place of origin.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implement Museum-wide policies and procedures as related to Galleries and Exhibition Planning.
• Monitor and document building and gallery conditions in collaboration with Curators.
• Work with Security team to develop and implement security procedures as related to Galleries.
• Conduct sourcing for special project materials including Palm Beach County surplus.

Requirements

• BA required (MA preferred), or equivalent experience, with knowledge of AAM best practices in art handling and preventative conservation.
• Minimum five years experience working with museum or gallery exhibition/collections.
• Manual and digital drafting skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and project management, negotiation and problem-solving skills and experience.
• Flexibility to travel and/or work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to stand and/or work on feet for long periods both indoors and outdoors.
• Able to lift and carry artworks and other materials weighing up to 50 lbs., as well as conducting group lifting of especially large objects.
• Willingness to work before and after inclement weather to ensure safety of art and artifacts both in the galleries, collections and gardens.

Compensation

$51,000 annual

Morikami is an equal opportunity employer.  There is no visa sponsorship available for vacant positions. Applicants must already have proof of legal status to work in the U.S.

To apply, please send a resume to Chief Curator, Carla Stansifer at cstansifer@pbc.gov