Exhibitions Designer at the Hood Museum of Art – Museum Studies

Job Title: Exhibitions Designer

Job Status: Full-time

Location: Hanover, NH

Salary: $55,400 – $69,300

Position Purpose	The Exhibitions Designer leads design planning for the Museum’s exhibitions program and permanent collection displays in keeping with the Hood goals for its physical and visual identity.
Description
Required Qualifications – Education and Yrs Exp	Associates plus 3+ years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	● Associate’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in museum exhibition planning and design, or equivalent combination of education and experience ● Proficiency with design software, such as Sketch Up and the Adobe Creative Suite ● Demonstrated leadership in the methods and practices of art museum exhibition installation. ● Proven ability to be an individual contributor and pro-actively participate in a team-based environment. ● Proficiency with standard office editing and scheduling platforms: Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook. ● Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of visitors; familiarity and interest in ADA-compliant practices.
Preferred Qualifications	● Bachelor’s degree and 6 or more years’ experience in museum exhibition planning and design, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. ● Advanced knowledge of design software, including Sketch Up and the Adobe Creative Suite ● Understanding of framing and casework design, gallery lighting, object handling and conservation considerations. ● Experience designing exhibitions that include time-based media work and the systems and hardware that support them.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Ramie Speicher
Department Contact Phone Number	646-3852
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Nicole Gilbert, Head of Exhibitions
Department Contact’s Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions	Portfolio of recent design projects to be submitted by applicants.
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/69117

Key Accountabilities

Description	Exhibition Design – Responsible for creatively designing the visual and physical environments of the Hood’s galleries, in consideration of visitor experience goals, DEAI objectives, curatorial content, and the wellbeing of the artworks, and promoting the Hood’s identity. Develops designs for all museum exhibitions, installations, and object- and media-based displays in consultation with the Head of Exhibitions, other key museum staff, and external contractors, as appropriate. This includes developing drawings and/or scale models, using computer programs, and other design tools to effectively communicate design ideas, suggesting wall colors, exhibition layout, materials selection, case designs, media elements, and lighting.
Percentage Of Time	50

Description

Exhibition Design – Responsible for creatively designing the visual and physical environments of the Hood’s galleries, in consideration of visitor experience goals, DEAI objectives, curatorial content, and the wellbeing of the artworks, and promoting the Hood’s identity. Develops designs for all museum exhibitions, installations, and object- and media-based displays in consultation with the Head of Exhibitions, other key museum staff, and external contractors, as appropriate. This includes developing drawings and/or scale models, using computer programs, and other design tools to effectively communicate design ideas, suggesting wall colors, exhibition layout, materials selection, case designs, media elements, and lighting.

Percentage Of Time

Description	Print Design – Designs in-gallery and exhibition graphic systems, and produces their components such as signage, labels, and text panels. Collaborates with External Relations team in the development of exhibition-related signage and print pieces, including posters, outdoor banners, brochures, and other publications.
Percentage Of Time	40

Description	Administration – Responsible for maintaining and managing inventories of casework and other exhibition- and gallery-related hardware and furnishings including media equipment.
Percentage Of Time	10

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—	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
—	Performs other duties as assigned.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Resume
Additional Document #1

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