Exhibits Developer Jobs

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Exhibits Developer Full-Time, Non-Exempt Compensation: $20.00 To $21.50 Per Hour About the Museum The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity for all learners. We forge connections with artists, community partners and neighbors to work on behalf of children, youth and families. We have a vision to transform education. We believe people of all ages can benefit from different types of learning experiences. Benefits : We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance. Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Holidays). Floating Holiday, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Short and Long Term Disability, Educational Assistance and Professional Development. Free Museum membership. Parking at a discounted price. Position Summary: Within a team environment, the position is focused on the conceptualization, design development, prototyping and project management for experiential exhibition design, exhibit components and other design projects produced by CMP design team. The position requires coordination with environmental, media, web, acoustic, lighting, and accessible design. Highly collaborative design process with content developers, artists and exhibit designers will occur in developing creative direction and overall exhibit development and planning. Essential Job Functions:

• Adobe Creative Suite
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time based on business needs and in support of the mission of Children's Museum of Pittsburgh. Education: Bachelor's degree industrial design, architecture, art or a related discipline. Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in the design industry or comparable experience, with a portfolio to support a variety projects and approaches. Skills:
• Visits to job sites for client and partner meetings and to oversee installations. Clearances: FBI fingerprint, PA Child Abuse (Act 33) and PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearances are required. Covid-19 Vaccination : Our commitment to safety currently includes the requirement that all staff members be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus, unless an exemption has been granted or otherwise in compliance with our Mandatory Vaccination Policy for the COVID-19 virus . The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by local, state, or federal law. If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our online application found at: Our Employees are aware of this ad.
• Ability to produce prototypes
• Manage project delivery schedules.
• Project planning and time estimating
• Excellent communication & collaboration skills Physical Requirements, and Equipment Usage:
• Use computer aided design (CAD) to produce scaled design drawings for review/approval/coordination by coworkers and vendors; create three-dimensional scale models, quick concept sketches, and renderings as needed throughout exhibit design process; produce final construction and/or shop drawings for fabrication.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Autodesk, Fusion, SketchUp Pro, or other Autodesk CAD software.
• Ensure all designs adhere to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations and requirements, and follow Universal Design (UD) practices.
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Local travel to visit artists' studios, galleries, etc; limited travel to conferences and special project-based site visits.
• Participate in the conceptual development of museum and informal learning environments and interactive components, considering the user experience with the design team during all phases of project development.
• Coordinate with independent contractors (artists, graphic designers, fabricators) to ensure effective integration with exhibition and interior design plans, schedules and budgets.
• Participate in additional administrative and/or design responsibilities under the supervision of the Senior Director of Creative Experiences and/or Senior Exhibit Designer, as requested. Additional Responsibilities:
• Some light lifting (of tables and material boxes) required.
• Hand sketching
• Budget forecasting, managing, and reconciling of expenses for each project.
• Up to 25lbs or may need to lift with assistance up to 40lbs. Pallet Jack, ladders. Work Environment, Hours of Work, and Travel Requirements: On-site and remote; M-F with evenings and weekends, based on specific projects;