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The Cincinnati Art Museum has an opening for a full-time exhibition designer in the Design Department.

Responsibilities:  Working under the direction of the deputy director, curatorial affairs, the exhibition designer is primarily responsible for the design of installations of temporary exhibitions and the permanent collection that will present works of art in a visually engaging and accessible manner, as well as support the institution’s interpretative goals. Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Developing exhibition designs, production timelines, and budgets for permanent and temporary installations in collaboration with other necessary staff.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating all activities of the design department. 
• In collaboration with other staff, developing and maintaining standards of presentation and accessibility for all installations and public spaces.
• Participating as a member of the Art Museum’s Facilities Committee and being an advocate for Art Museum-wide aesthetic standards.
• Working in collaboration with outside designers as required by project scope.
• Working closely and maintaining good communication with chief preparator to ensure timely execution of exhibition projects.
• Leading the daily operations of the Design Department and responsible for the day-to-day management of the work of graphic designer and interns.

Requirements:  Masters Degree in fine arts preferred or Bachelors Degree in architecture or interior design with a minimum of five years experience in exhibition design, particularly in three-dimensional/spatial work.  The exhibition designer must have a demonstrated knowledge of space planning, museum display standards, exhibition lighting, fabrication of exhibition furniture, and the production of design drawings and construction documents. Proficiency in AutoCAD (or equivalent software) is a prerequisite.  The exhibition designer should have the ability to work collaboratively with others as well as possess strong management and organizational skills and have a good knowledge of computing and budgeting.

If interested, please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Cincinnati Art Museum ATTN: Human Resources Department 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1596.Fax 513.639.2932 humanresources@cincyart.org

The Cincinnati Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.