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Archinect · 1 day ago

Senior Manager of Exhibition Design

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$105K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

Archinect is associated with the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, which includes the de Young and Legion of Honor. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Exhibition Design to lead the design of exhibitions and galleries, ensuring collaboration among various teams and maintaining high standards for design and visitor experience.

Architecture

Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of each assigned special exhibition to create sophisticated and engaging design proposals in close collaboration with design and curatorial colleagues

Work closely and engage with Curators and/or Artists to ensure that the curatorial/artistic intent is interpreted spatially, visually, and organizationally in a compelling way

Ensuring visitor experience while maintaining high standards for design, safety, and accessibility

Prepare presentations that effectively communicate design ideas at every phase of the design process

Produce design documents (plans, sections, elevations, renderings), case lists and schedules, and complete and detailed bid/construction drawing sets

Prepare a set of “as-built” drawings at the end of every installation

Participate in art installation to ensure the execution of design intent and to address design-related questions and issues

Work with colleagues in the Exhibition Design and Technical Productions department to develop, coordinate, and source all design elements of an exhibition or display

Work closely and communicate regularly with Collections Management/Registration, Conservation, Curatorial, Exhibition Management, and Preparation/Installation teams during the design, construction, and installation phases to incorporate any technical feedback regarding conservation, display, and construction requirements

Manage Exhibition Designers (currently two) and, as assigned, interns or freelance designers. Provide technical input/oversight to ensure design and production standards are met

In coordination with the Director of Exhibition Management and Design, make determinations on workload distribution for the entire department and assist with administrative duties as assigned

Work closely with the Director of Exhibitions Management and Design to develop and improve workflows, processes, and design standards for the entire department

As assigned, oversee and manage special (non-exhibition) projects and initiatives that require design or architectural input, such as seating improvements, casework upgrades, capital improvements to permanent galleries, etc

Represent the Exhibition Design department at meetings and provide project updates as needed

Actively participates in institutional working groups, as assigned, to ensure that Exhibition Design input and needs are taken into consideration

Build strong relationships with other museum teams to ensure cross-departmental collaboration and goals are aligned with institutional strategy

Build and keep good relationships with external vendors

Maintain the departmental archives and resource library, including 3D models of casework inventory, 3D and 2D records of gallery spaces at both museums

Work with the Exhibition Management team to develop and adhere to project schedules and budgets

Qualification

Exhibition designArchitectural designManagement experienceRhinoAutoCADAdobe Creative SuiteRevitDigital fabricationADA standardsArt historyCommunication skillsTeam collaborationTime management

Required

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum of 5 years of cumulative exhibition design, architectural design, or interior design experience

At least 3 of the 5 years should be direct exhibition design experience within/for art museums and include progressively increased managerial responsibilities

Experience managing designers and leading multiple simultaneous projects

Advanced skills in Rhino, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite

Ability to oversee the work of other designers and provide technical and design direction and input

Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with internal and external partners

A clear, direct communicator with the ability to present high-level executive summaries and effectively convey detailed technical information, data, and processes to construction partners

Comprehensive knowledge of architectural terms, symbols, and details

Ability to work according to strict deadlines and within established budgets

Ability to travel, take initiative, work independently, and be flexible with changing priorities

Ability to work onsite 4 days a week, and 5 days a week when there are project-specific needs

Knowledge of current ADA standards and guidelines for museum environments

Knowledge of the latest Conservation requirements and standards for the display of art objects