Exhibit Designer - Museum jobs in Illinois
Exhibit Designer - Museum designs and constructs museum collections, exhibits, and special projects. Researches ideas and materials for an exhibit, recommends solutions for design problems, and utilizes design techniques to produce desired visual effect and educational message. Being an Exhibit Designer - Museum may require a master's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Exhibit Designer - Museum gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Exhibit Designer - Museum typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Exhibit Engineer
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
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About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin MSI exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI’s mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. The Museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in Griffin MSI’s garage and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you!
The Job: The Exhibit Engineer is responsible for performing advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of exhibit elements in coordination with the Exhibit Technical staff.
Responsibilities- Coordinate with Exhibit Technicians, Electronic Technicians, Exhibit Engineers, and other internal partners to facilitate completion of assigned projects, initiatives, and exhibit upgrades
- Configure, upgrade, and maintain show control, projection, audio, lighting, show automation, industrial control and auxiliary systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair exhibit interactive failures
- Design, assemble and install custom control units for interactive exhibits
- Ability to work with PLC's, Arduino's, and microcontrollers
- Research and acquire new technology for Museum applications
- Build, wire and integrate custom equipment racks for exhibit gallery control rooms
- Research, evaluate, and make recommendations for equipment or software upgrades
- Install, configure, and assist in the commissioning of new equipment
- Solicit quotations for equipment, software and determine labor-hours required for exhibit upgrades and new exhibit development
- Specify electronic, mechanical, and electrical equipment both “off the shelf” and custom designed to be used in new exhibits and exhibit upgrades
- Technically document all research, testing, setup/configuration and assist with end user training
- Design custom computer programs and supervise installation for interactive exhibit units
- Maintain an organized back of house and front of house equipment inventory
- Review and approve schematics and other documents related to the construction of new exhibits, verifying that it meets current Museum standards
- Local travel as needed to fabricators shop to inspect fabrication status of exhibits, verify that items are being built to specification
- Other duties as assigned
- Minimum of five (5) years related experience designing, developing, and troubleshooting electronic equipment and industrial controls both off-the-shelf and purpose-built
- Experience with AV equipment or technical show equipment, such as lighting, audio, video, multimedia playback, networking, and show automation
- Bachelors’ degree a plus
- Strong collaborator and communicator who works well independently or on team projects
- High level of initiative and exceptional problem-solving skills
- Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view. Ability to ideate multiple technical and creative approaches and solutions to meet design criteria
- Electrical and electronics assembly and repair proficiencies including pulling and terminating wire, soldering, connecting sensors and other control components, rack and cabinet assembly
- Must be able to provide an accident-free learning environment for our visitors and a safe and healthy work environment for our employees by complying with all pertinent and applicable safety regulations that support the Museum’s safety regulations that support the Museum’s Safety and Health Program
- Be stewards for overall world-class quality of the guest experience
- Language:
- Ability to interpret various technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization
- Mathematical:
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
- Reasoning:
- Demonstrated skills in defining problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Physical:
- The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell
- The employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear;
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- Work Environment:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts
- The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.
Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Prepress - Graphic Designer
- Orbus Exhibit & Display Group
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Woodridge, IL
FULL_TIME
- Fast growing, highly regarded leader in the display, sign and printing industry has an outstanding opportunity for a Prepress - Graphic Designer who is proactive, assertive, and highly organized. Are ...
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Assistant Conservator-Africa/Egypt Exhibit
- Field Museum
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history. This is a fixed-term position in the Anthropology Dep...
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Executive Producer- Exhibit Development and Production
- Museum of Science and Industry
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- About Us: The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) exposes guests of all...
- 8 Days Ago
Junior Graphic Designer
- Field Museum
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.The Junior Graphic Designer creates graphic elements f...
- 12 Days Ago
Retail Sales Associates-Field Museum at O'Hare Airport
- Field Museum
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- All retail positions are hired through LEVY Restaurants/Rank Rall Levy is seeking Retail Sales Associates to join our team at the Field Museum at O'Hare Airport In addition to providing excellent cust...
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- The Trade Group
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Exhibition Designer
- Syndicatebleu
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New York, NY
- Our client, an Immersive Experience Design Studio, is looking to add an Exhibition Designer to their team on a freelance...
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Exhibit Graphic Designer
- Peabody Essex Museum
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Salem, MA
- The Peabody Essex Museum is one of the nation's most dynamic art museums and operates on a global stage through its init...
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Estimator
- EFM Recruiting
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Cicero, IL
- Our client seeks an experienced Estimator to collaborate with exhibit designers and sales staff, preparing timely and ac...
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Exhibit Designer
- RES Exhibit Services
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Rochester, NY
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- EFM Recruiting
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Cicero, IL
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Exhibit Designer - Museum in Medford, OR
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Exhibit Designer - Museum in Richmond, VA
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