Confers with administrative, curatorial, and exhibit staff members to determine theme, content, interpretative or informational purpose, and planned location of exhibit, to discuss budget, and time limitations, and to plan production schedule for fabrication and installation of exhibit components. Creates initial design sketches and computer-generated three-dimensional visuals, sometimes building models and prototypes. Takes financial responsibility for a project in terms of meeting budget constraints. Responds to emails and telephone calls from clients, and answers technical questions. Prepares preliminary drawings of proposed exhibit, including detailed construction, layout, and special effect diagrams and material specifications, for final drawing rendition by other personnel, basing design and specifications on knowledge of artistic and technical concepts, principles, and techniques. Submits plan for approval, and adapts plan as needed to serve intended purpose or to conform to budget or fabrication restrictions. Reviews preparation of artwork and construction of exhibit components to ensure intended interpretation of concepts and conformance to structural and material specifications. Inspects installed exhibit for conformance to specifications and satisfactory operation of special effects components. Oversees placement of collection objects or informational materials in exhibit framework. There are likely to be several different one-off projects in progress at any one time.

5 years of experience required.

Send portfolio samples with resume to resume@formationsinc.com. Or Attn: HR – Exhibit Designer, 621 SE 202nd Ave., Portland, OR 97233.