Visual Information Specialist (Exhibit Design)
Summary
Designs 3-D museum exhibitions and leads multidisciplinary teams using CAD and Adobe Creative Suite to create and execute exhibit plans.
The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Exhibits Design, Exhibits Operations and Program Support, Museum Research and Scholarship, National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Under Secretary for Museums and Culture (USMC), Smithsonian Institute (SI). More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
The Visual Information Specialist is responsible for designing 3-D exhibitions at the NMAI-DC and NMAI-NY, and to provide a variety of services in support of the overall planning, development and execution of exhibitions for the Museum. In this position, you will: Utilize a highly developed knowledge of museum design, theory, technology, methodology, and exercise responsibility for the design of exhibitions at the NMAI. Lead a multi-disciplinary design team during all project phases, from the feasibility planning to the “Big Idea” design development and project implementation or construction completion. Exercise responsibilities to write and administer a wide variety of design contracts using the NMAI and Smithsonian approved procedures. Use Vector Works Computer Aid Design (CAD) software, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), to create drawn packages and details for review by internal authorities and for use by fabrication shops. Develop, coordinate, and monitor the schedules, budgets, and material requirements for the design and production of assigned exhibit projects. Consult with others to create, review, and approve exhibition timetables and budgets for short- and long-term projects
Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.