3D Exhibition Design Internship

Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA), the world’s largest museum planning and interpretive design firm, is offering paid internships to qualified undergraduate students for Summer 2019. Recent graduates and graduate students are also welcome to apply. Internships are open to interested persons looking to further their academic and/or career goals in museums and cultural institutions and/or related areas. Interns will gain valuable work experience and professional development in a dynamic, collaborative, and creative office environment.

• Hours: 2-5 days/week or 16-40 hours/week (can accommodate school schedule)
• Approximate Duration: June through August
• Compensation: $20.00/hour

About RAA

Ralph Appelbaum Associates (RAA) are planners, designers, and producers of award-winning museums and educational attractions. Founded in 1978, RAA provides comprehensive services to clients with missions in the areas of public education, public-space and institutional design, and the development of new cultural centers and programs. Our portfolio includes approximately 700 completed commissions in 50 countries. Headquartered in New York, with branch offices in London, Moscow, Berlin, Beijing, and Dubai, RAA’s staff includes designers, architects, historians, educators, media specialists, technologists, and researchers who work in dedicated project teams that are passionate about experiential design and communications.

Past projects include the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, the Newseum, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum all in Washington, D.C.; the Nordic Museum, Seattle, Washington; the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, Arkansas; and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Internship Overview

The 3D Design Intern will work under the guidance of the Project Manager and senior 3D Designers to help produce architectural exhibit elements. At the heart of RAA’s design philosophy is the desire to seamlessly integrate the visitor experience and the architectural environment. For most projects, RAA works closely with architectural partners to maximize the potential of the building to support the visitor experience and facilitate operations. The 3D Design staff also works directly with the 2D designers, Content staff, consultants (lighting, audio/visual, media, etc.), and clients to determine exhibition design and layout. Candidates should have strong conceptual ability and a range of skills.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Preparing architectural drawings (plans, elevations, sections, details, etc.), ranging from conceptual studies to fabrication documents, under project staff supervision
• Building physical models and mock-ups for internal study as well as client presentations
• Researching and selecting materials, finishes, and equipment
• Generating 3D models of exhibition spaces and elements
• Supporting project 3D staff
• Maintaining firm’s drafting and modeling standards and file management procedures
• Working on multiple projects concurrently and meeting project deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Urban Planning, Landscape Design, or related fields
• Proficiency in either AutoCAD or Vectorworks
• Model-making skills and familiarity with hand and power tools are a plus
• Proficiency in 3D modeling program: Rhino or Sketchup preferred
• Hand-drawing and/or sketching skills are a plus

Application Guidelines

The application deadline for the Summer 2019 internship program is March 29, 2019.

Ralph Appelbaum Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other legally protected status. We encourage women, minorities, and candidates from other underrepresented communities to apply.

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