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EXHIBIT DESIGNER
Position: Exhibit Designer for Science Centers, Children’s Museums, Cultural Organizations
SUMMARY:We are seeking a creative and collaborative exhibit designer to work as part of our team in Oakland, CA to develop and design innovative projects that redefine museums and informal education environments.
ABOUT GYROSCOPE:Gyroscope is an award-winning interdisciplinary studio that prides itself on its strong, and diverse collection of skills and backgrounds. Our mission is to design learning environments that provide value for children, families, and communities. We are a group of creative thinkers, architects, designers, artists, and collaborators, with a holistic approach to learning, delivering high impact results to our clients.
We create learning experiences over a broad range of environments and design platforms that include science centers, children’s museums, learning gardens, enrichment centers, schools, libraries, cultural institutions and site-specific art installations. As a design studio, we provide an opportunity for unlimited creative growth with the challenge and responsibility to transform vision into reality.
SPECIFICS FOR THE POSITION
Exhibition Designer is a full-time, on-site position based in Oakland, CA.
Investigate, develop and design new models for learning environments
Collaborate with internal team, client, and project stakeholders
Plan, manage, and complete project tasks from inspirational concepts through construction documents
Think and work in a wide variety of disciplines including STEM, educational theory, architecture, multimedia, graphics, and interactive exhibits design.
Gyroscope Inc., 283 Fourth Street, Suite 201, Oakland, CA, 94607 2
Communicate ideas internally and to clients through sketches, illustrations, diagrams, drawings, verbally and in writing
Develop designs from conceptual renderings and 3-D models, through schematics, design development, CD and bid phases
Coordinate with team specialists including exhibit evaluators, researchers, structural engineers, MEP, lighting designers and client advisors
Research and integrate formal and informal learning practices, new materials, technologies, and building methods into design ideas
Contribute to the development and growth of a multidisciplinary design studio
Some travel to meetings and site visits will be required
In support of a collaborative and creative office culture, all staff works in the office
Report to Project Lead Designer
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 3 years of related professional design experience (museum experience preferred)
Deep passion and commitment to design collaboration. Must work well collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, taking direction and constructive criticism from others, and maintaining tight timeframes
Strong desire to integrate exhibit design with architectural design
Proven experience designing things. This includes knowledge of the design process, ergonomics, Universal Design, user interface, materials, construction, and building techniques
Experience working in the field(s) of architecture, landscape design, exhibit design, and education.
Excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to plan, manage and execute a project on schedule and budget
Fluent in sketching and drawing
Proven ability in the use of computer-based tools: Vectorworks 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, SmartSheet
B.A. or M.A. in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Industrial Design, Theater Arts or equivalent (preferred)
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Full time, Work at office