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Senior Exhibition Designer
Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Feb 2026
💰 $74,052/yr
About the role
We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.
The Senior Exhibition Designer is an experienced design leader who is responsible for conceptualizing and leading the creation and integration of physical, experiential, and space planning aspects of PMA’s projects with minimal direction. They will drive the planning and execution for assigned projects, work closely with their project team, inclusive of graphics, interpretive planning, Audio Visual, interactive and project management specialists, to ensure full and effective integration of all physical design elements. Proficiency in design software is mandatory, as is experience working with fabricators during exhibit production and installation. The candidate will also prove effective and confident in representing the PMA in collaborating with both national and international colleagues.
Specifically, you will:
• Collaborate with both internal and external associates, including Project Managers, Exhibit Designers, Interpretive Specialists, Curators, Conservators, and other Client Representatives
• Must prove proficient in conservation and preservation techniques for displaying works of art
• Produce 3D digital models, design sketches (digital and hand-drawn), presentation documents and renderings, and CAD fabrication documentation.
• Knowledge of museum and gallery space planning issues, including lighting design, AV media design, and AV hardware/infrastructure needs HR-Revised 4.2024 2
• Ability to work on exhibition and environmental design projects at multiple scales, including traveling exhibits, permanent exhibits, and museum interiors
• Working knowledge and understanding of architectural and building systems for integrating exhibits within existing spaces
• Ability to coordinate with architectural consultants and engineers as necessary to ensure safety and integration of exhibit components within the facility infrastructure
• Accountability for completeness and accuracy of design and production documents including production specifications; Perform QA checks, working with the Project Manager and Senior staff
• Develop technical solutions that meet necessary design and code compliance, including ADA
Your background and experience include:
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Architecture or Exhibition Design
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an architectural firm, museum in-house design department, or exhibition design consulting firm • Able to work collaboratively in a team-based design studio
• Self-motivated and able to balance multiple project responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced design environment
• Works with a cross-functional creative team throughout the project to develop concept and drive vision through project execution by managing project objectives, expectations, and deliverables within project timelines.
• Recognized as a leader for high-level creative and strategic direction
• Establishes and manages 3D project goals, objectives, and scheduling on projects
• Works closely with Associate Director of Exhibition Design on planning related to assigned projects and execution of design deliverab
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.
The Senior Exhibition Designer is an experienced design leader who is responsible for conceptualizing and leading the creation and integration of physical, experiential, and space planning aspects of PMA’s projects with minimal direction. They will drive the planning and execution for assigned projects, work closely with their project team, inclusive of graphics, interpretive planning, Audio Visual, interactive and project management specialists, to ensure full and effective integration of all physical design elements. Proficiency in design software is mandatory, as is experience working with fabricators during exhibit production and installation. The candidate will also prove effective and confident in representing the PMA in collaborating with both national and international colleagues.
Specifically, you will:
• Collaborate with both internal and external associates, including Project Managers, Exhibit Designers, Interpretive Specialists, Curators, Conservators, and other Client Representatives
• Must prove proficient in conservation and preservation techniques for displaying works of art
• Produce 3D digital models, design sketches (digital and hand-drawn), presentation documents and renderings, and CAD fabrication documentation.
• Knowledge of museum and gallery space planning issues, including lighting design, AV media design, and AV hardware/infrastructure needs HR-Revised 4.2024 2
• Ability to work on exhibition and environmental design projects at multiple scales, including traveling exhibits, permanent exhibits, and museum interiors
• Working knowledge and understanding of architectural and building systems for integrating exhibits within existing spaces
• Ability to coordinate with architectural consultants and engineers as necessary to ensure safety and integration of exhibit components within the facility infrastructure
• Accountability for completeness and accuracy of design and production documents including production specifications; Perform QA checks, working with the Project Manager and Senior staff
• Develop technical solutions that meet necessary design and code compliance, including ADA
Your background and experience include:
• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in Architecture or Exhibition Design
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an architectural firm, museum in-house design department, or exhibition design consulting firm • Able to work collaboratively in a team-based design studio
• Self-motivated and able to balance multiple project responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced design environment
• Works with a cross-functional creative team throughout the project to develop concept and drive vision through project execution by managing project objectives, expectations, and deliverables within project timelines.
• Recognized as a leader for high-level creative and strategic direction
• Establishes and manages 3D project goals, objectives, and scheduling on projects
• Works closely with Associate Director of Exhibition Design on planning related to assigned projects and execution of design deliverab
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