Academy Museum of Motion Pictures · 22 hours ago
Specialist, Exhibitions Fabrication
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$27.88/hr - $28.85/hr
3+ years expAcademy Museum of Motion Pictures is seeking a Specialist in Exhibitions Fabrication to maintain the Exhibitions’ shop space and assist with the construction, installation, and maintenance of museum display elements. The role involves coordinating fabrication projects, ensuring alignment with design intent, and maintaining safety and inventory in the shop.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Coordinate and carry out the fabrication of exhibition casework, object mounts, installation materials, and miscellaneous projects
Work closely with the Exhibition Design team to ensure fabrication methods are aligned with creative intent
Work on all phases of design (concept, design development, and construction drawings) and develop technical drawings to illustrate concept through completion
Assist with the creation of project schedule and cost, including material estimation, lead time, and finishing timelines
Fabricate using multiple different materials and techniques
Maintain the Exhibition's shop space, tools, and materials inventory, while promoting safe working practices
Liaise between external fabricators and the museum during exhibition rotations
Ensure external fabricators’ methods take into consideration rotations and flexibility needed for future exhibitions
Assist with mock-ups of case and scenic layout
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3+ years in a design/shop-related field, including Exhibition Fabrication, Industrial Design, Exhibition Design, Interior Design, Furniture Design, Tradeshow, Prop Making, or Cabinet Making
Experience with Vector Works, Rhino, or other similar CAD programs
Extensive knowledge of common construction methods, techniques, materials, and applications
Proficient with common shop equipment and practices: hand tools, power tools, table saws, panel saws, routers, laminating, etc
Understanding of objects conservation requirements and mounts details to ensure construction methods align with institutional standards
Understanding of construction techniques, familiarity with wood and composite wood substrates, acrylics, plastic laminates, adhesives, wood finishes, paints, basic metals and finishes, basic metal fabrication, and CNC machinery
Ability to work on multiple projects that are in different phases concurrently
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable
Preferred
Experience with art handling work at a museum, fine art handling company, gallery, or artist studio is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
Additional time off, including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
Paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
401k retirement plan with a company match.
Clean Air Commuter Program
Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning.
Free Academy membership screenings.
Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum.
Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage.
Company
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Academy Museum of Motion Pictures offers a glimpse behind the screen, illuminating the creative and collaborative process of filmmaking.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Homma
Director and President
Recent News
The Express Tribune
2025-11-08
Company data provided by crunchbase