erika.katayama
03-22-2018, 11:52 AM
Second Story is a network of design studios focusing on responsive environments, story-driven experiences, and experience innovation. For more than 20 years, we have conceptualized, designed, and developed environments that educate, immerse, and activate across the cultural and brand space.
We are seeking a Senior Exhibit Designer who has deep experience with museums and cultural institutions. This team member will conceive, develop, and detail complex physical exhibits for influential cultural institutions and branded environments. Second Story is an interdisciplinary design studio exploring the boundaries between the built environment and technology. You will help us actively evolve the traditional role of exhibit designer in the emerging practice of integrated media environment design. You will work in blended teams alongside engineers, architects and industrial designers, graphic and motion designers, experience designers, developers, content specialists, visual effects artists, and producers. You will be responsible for the conception and execution of large-scale exhibition projects as well as the maintenance and evolution of our documentation and construction administration standards. This is an exceptional opportunity for a rewarding career path outside of the traditional exhibition design setting.
This position will be considered for our studio locations in Portland and Atlanta on a full-time or contract basis. Full-time employees receive a very competitive, comprehensive salary and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, disability, employer-contributed 401(k), and professional development funds.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and portfolio to joinus@secondstory.com
RequirementsCORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Create project designs, including 3D exhibit elements, interiors, floorplans, elevations, artifact displays, and interactive components
Develop narratives of exhibit elements, visualize and articulate their functionality
Collaborate in conceptual development and visualize design concepts through both hand-drawn sketches and computer renderings
Manage the execution of physical design scope on projects blending media and environments
Create contract documents, including drawings and specifications, and consult on the aspects of agreements related to physical design as appropriate
Administer construction; develop and maintain consultant, fabricator, and contractor relationships
Maintain and evolve studio standards of practice, drawing, specifying, and collaborating
Collaborate in project development in concert with teams from other disciplines
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
7+ years professional experience in traditional exhibit design for museums and cultural institutions
A professional degree in Exhibition, Interior, Industrial, or Architectural Design is required; Exhibition Design degree preferred
Robust portfolio demonstrating the design and detailing of contemporary and innovative physical exhibition environments
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present design concepts directly to clients
Strong visualization skills including hand-drawn sketching, 2D and 3D renders
Experience in the display and preservation of objects and artifacts
Demonstrated relevant 3D software capabilities
Direct experience with and knowledge of materials
Ability to create beautiful contract documents that inspire fabricators to do their best work
We are seeking a Senior Exhibit Designer who has deep experience with museums and cultural institutions. This team member will conceive, develop, and detail complex physical exhibits for influential cultural institutions and branded environments. Second Story is an interdisciplinary design studio exploring the boundaries between the built environment and technology. You will help us actively evolve the traditional role of exhibit designer in the emerging practice of integrated media environment design. You will work in blended teams alongside engineers, architects and industrial designers, graphic and motion designers, experience designers, developers, content specialists, visual effects artists, and producers. You will be responsible for the conception and execution of large-scale exhibition projects as well as the maintenance and evolution of our documentation and construction administration standards. This is an exceptional opportunity for a rewarding career path outside of the traditional exhibition design setting.
This position will be considered for our studio locations in Portland and Atlanta on a full-time or contract basis. Full-time employees receive a very competitive, comprehensive salary and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, disability, employer-contributed 401(k), and professional development funds.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and portfolio to joinus@secondstory.com
RequirementsCORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Create project designs, including 3D exhibit elements, interiors, floorplans, elevations, artifact displays, and interactive components
Develop narratives of exhibit elements, visualize and articulate their functionality
Collaborate in conceptual development and visualize design concepts through both hand-drawn sketches and computer renderings
Manage the execution of physical design scope on projects blending media and environments
Create contract documents, including drawings and specifications, and consult on the aspects of agreements related to physical design as appropriate
Administer construction; develop and maintain consultant, fabricator, and contractor relationships
Maintain and evolve studio standards of practice, drawing, specifying, and collaborating
Collaborate in project development in concert with teams from other disciplines
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
7+ years professional experience in traditional exhibit design for museums and cultural institutions
A professional degree in Exhibition, Interior, Industrial, or Architectural Design is required; Exhibition Design degree preferred
Robust portfolio demonstrating the design and detailing of contemporary and innovative physical exhibition environments
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present design concepts directly to clients
Strong visualization skills including hand-drawn sketching, 2D and 3D renders
Experience in the display and preservation of objects and artifacts
Demonstrated relevant 3D software capabilities
Direct experience with and knowledge of materials
Ability to create beautiful contract documents that inspire fabricators to do their best work