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They will also work closely with internal teams, develop and update specialized documents, record all design-related components of installed exhibitions that best supports the collection and exhibition program. This role will oversee production and execution of art exhibitions, including working with the in-house production team as well as outside contractors for construction, fabrication, digital design and integration, and other vendor services.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nWork collaboratively to create specialized exhibition designs that best support the museums mission and curatorial vision, including technical concept design and presentation materials.\nWork closely with internal teams, develop and update specialized documents, recording all design-related components of installed exhibitions that best supports the collection and exhibition program.\nOversee production and execution of art exhibitions, including working with the in-house production team as well as outside contractors for construction, fabrication, digital design and integration, and other vendor services.\nResponsible for understanding the Museum’s base-building conditions and exhibition wall typical construction as it relates to MEP, structural capacities, fire protection, lighting, ceiling and floor components upon which future exhibition rotations and gallery renovations will be developed.\nCoordinate with the Buildings Facilities and Operations staff, responsible for understanding the infrastructure parameters and approvals required for outdoor installations within the Park and Garden.\nPrepare design document drawings, floor plans, detail drawings, case lists, or schedules for internal museum reviews and construction bid documents to be supplied to outside vendors.\nServe as liaison with external vendors, contractors, and design consultants. Work with external professionals, ensures all physical exhibitions meet all necessary code requirements and achieve accessibility standards set by the museum.\nWork with Architect of Record and exhibition fabricators to facilitate and adapt layout configurations and other necessary processes for LADBS submissions and approval.\nManage project schedules, prioritize and coordinate design deliverables.\nWork in collaboration with design team to oversee production of graphics from external vendors including printing, silk-screening, and fabrication for exhibitions, and coordinates with Collections Management teams to arrange their installation.\nWork with internal teams, manage the process and schedule for exhibition design and fabrication. Collaborate with internal teams, develop and lead the process for determining aesthetic standards for framing, plinths, furniture, and casework.\nOversee selection and procurement of casework and exhibition furniture and will work with the internal team to source appropriate materials to the gallery environment.\nWork with collections management team to manage the selection of fabricators and specialty vendors to produce and install custom fabricated elements in the galleries as needed.\nConstruct architectural models and mockups for design processes and presentation purposes. Prepare all 2D and 3D artwork assets for use in Vectorworks and Rhino models.\nWork with the Head of Exhibition Design to manage budgets with regards to in-gallery design, building, and construction (walls, casework, etc.).\nCORE COMPETENCIES\nAnalytical Rigor: Simplifies complex problems by using critical thinking to evaluate problems, gathering information, incorporating multiple perspectives, understanding causes, and identifying best-possible solutions. Invests time in planning, discovery, and reflection to drive better decisions and more efficient implementations. Adopts an audience-centric approach, understanding the needs of the audience and incorporating them, as appropriate, into the decision.\nCourageous Communication: Intentionally works well with others both on the team and cross-functionally to achieve individual, team, department, or organizational goals. Values diverse input and working with others as a way to achieve the best output possible.\nCollaborative Excellence: Displays courage when handling difficult conversations and genuinely and intentionally communicates. Relays key messages effectively, targeted to specific audiences. Identifies others' communication styles and perspectives, adjusting language and approach accordingly. Employs active listening to understand, rather than reply. Asks for, integrates, and values feedback from team, peers, and leaders.\nAdaptive Resilience: Thrives and grows in a rapidly changing and complex environment. Displays flexibility, activates networks, and adopts a continuous growth mindset to learn from mistakes and bounce back from adversity.\nInclusive Interaction: Actively contributes to an environment in which all employees feel a sense of belonging, valued for their differences and empowered to participate and contribute freely.\nBuilding Trust & Relationship Management\nAccountable Ownership and clearly shares information and the \"why\" behind decisions. \nAsks for and values the opinions of others. Displays empathy when listening. \nAcknowledges when trust has been broken and focuses on rebuilding. \nRelates comfortably with people across levels, functions, cultures, and geographies. Identifies interpersonal and group dynamics and reacts effectively. \nAccountable Ownership\nTakes ownership of outcomes, positive or negative, without blaming others within the team or cross-functionally. \nRecognizes when they are not approaching a situation with accountability but instead with a blame mindset. \nTakes accountability for assigned tasks and executes on deliverables in a timely manner. \nStrategic Alignment & Execution\nContributes to the organization by understanding and aligning actions with the organization's goals, core functions, needs, and values. \nSeeks out and incorporates multiple perspectives, experiences, and industry trends to develop a holistic perspective. Operationalizes ideas within the business model. \nDisplays critical thinking when faced with a challenge by asking probing questions and looking for connections. \nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nThe physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nAbility to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours per shift. \nAbility to move throughout multiple Museum locations, including galleries, theaters, outdoor spaces, and other public areas. \nAbility to maintain an active and visible presence while providing exceptional guest service. \nAbility to work in a high-volume, public-facing environment with large groups of guests, including school groups, tours, special events, and peak attendance periods, while maintaining professionalism, situational awareness, and composure. \nAbility to frequently bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs as needed. \nAbility to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 25 pounds, including wheelchairs, stanchions, signage, guest service equipment, and other operational materials. \nAbility to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and colleagues in person, by telephone, and over two-way radio. \nAbility to work both indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions. \nAbility to maintain awareness of guest activity and surrounding conditions while monitoring galleries, queues, and public spaces. \nQUALIFICATIONS\nEducation Requirement:\nBachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Studio Art or related field.\nThree (3) years of experience in the position offered or related occupation.\nMust have experience with the following:\nProject Management; formulate budgets and timelines, institute clear workflow processes, managing internal and external partners, and enforcing deadlines\nArchitecture and 3D design history and trends\nCreating conceptual solutions to design needs and 3D design experiences\nREVIT, RHINO and VectorWorks\nAutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud, and Sketch Up\nCasework platforms, custom object mounts, and framing strategies\nLighting schemes that meet conservation standards\nApply ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards to ensure exhibitions are inclusive, navigable, and welcoming to all visitors\nApply preventive conservation strategies\nDevelop and implement light box graphics, photomurals, title walls, and interpretive graphics","description_format":"text","description_chars":8881,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Exhibitions"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-11T19:59:28Z"}],"liveness":{"score":10,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.37,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":95,"expected_fill_days":39,"reasons":["conf:1","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-09-27T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":142900,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/lucasmuseum-exhibition-designer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/lucasmuseum-exhibition-designer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-28T03:09:01Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1988,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":3012,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z"}}}