Designer And Fabricator Level 1.

Department Information

HISTORY COLORADO has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural competency, because of that, we are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and ultimately the effectiveness of our organization.

We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. History Colorado and the State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The History Colorado Center is conveniently located in downtown Denver. In addition to a great location, we offer fantastic benefits including:

• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules and more.
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
• Employee Wellness Programs
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Free ECO pass
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus 12 hours of vacation and 6.66 hours of sick leave a month
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

Description of Job

History Colorado creates impactful, acclaimed, and award-winning exhibitions at our museums across the state, inviting visitors to explore what makes Colorado Colorado. We are committed to developing exhibitions that investigate compelling ideas, push creative boundaries, and offer memorable opportunities for all visitors to access and engage with our shared history. The Designer & Fabricator is a valuable member of the Design & Production team, assisting in the production of History Colorado’s exhibition program across the statewide History Colorado system and works closely with colleagues throughout the organization to ensure that our exhibitions are successful across a variety of measures.

Duties

• Participate in History Colorado’s Design & Production team as we continue to produce exhibitions that make our shared history as Coloradans accessible to all.
• Design and fabricate exhibit vignettes, artifact armatures, artifact casework, interior structure and interactives.
• Assist with the design, production, and installation of eight exhibitions per year on average, ranging from mezzanine installations to large gallery exhibitions.
• Create technical drawings for out of house production.
• Identify, develop and communicate cost savings measures for production work
• Design exhibits to maximize in-house production and assess what needs to be contracted out of house
• Contribute to a dynamic production team
• Conceptualize, articulate and illustrate design concepts through renderings in response to collaboration with developers and curators as necessary
• Support other departments within History Colorado for requested production needs
• Help maintain a large production shop, oversee tool maintenance, and assist in planning for future expansion and modernization
• Support exhibition design and production at History Colorado’s community museums around the state in coordination with local museum staff members.
• Create exhibition design concepts from initial concept through completion, installation and maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Minimum 2 years experience working in SolidWorks- 3D modeling.
• More than 2 years of demonstrated success in design and production work.
• Minimum 2 years woodworking experience using a tablesaw, panel saw, router, planer, jointer, sanders, etc.
• Comfortable using ladders.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for working directly with colleagues, volunteers, members, community groups, outside stakeholders, vendors, and contractors
• Knowledge and excellence in construction techniques with a wide range of materials
• Physical demand requirements- ability to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally
• Knowledge and excellence in designing for CNC production
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, exhibition design, product design, set design, or furniture design.
• Comfortable operating various lifts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Colorado State Driver's License for occasional travel
• Strong background in design with an emphasis on human factors.
• An enthusiasm to explore ideas, take risks, amplify diverse voices, and help others discover what makes Colorado, Colorado.