Archinect is hiring : Experience Designer in San Diego

Love nature? Then you’re going to love The Nat.

The San Diego Natural History Museum is seeking an Experience Designer to create dynamic exhibits and experiential public spaces that wow visitors and inspire a love of nature. This position is a critical part of the exhibit development process, responsible for visualizing and executing creative solutions for an exciting variety of projects, ranging from major immersive exhibits and upgraded public spaces to small photo shows and pop-up displays.

Blue sky thinker and nimble project manager, the Experience Designer has a modern design sensibility and a collaborative approach. The right candidate is a skilled environmental designer who takes a holistic view of the visitor experience. They will whip up sketches and mockups, clearly articulate their process and vision, build consensus among stakeholders, and collaborate with exhibit production team members to bring experiences to life.

The Experience Designer will report to the Director of Exhibits, collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across various teams, and interface regularly with executive management.

Your Day-to-Day Work

You’ll love the challenge of taking abstract themes and concepts, overlaying them with visitor data and market trends, and transforming them into exciting physical experiences. You’ll steward projects from ideation to production, whether it’s interfacing with construction teams about gallery needs, getting people excited about design concepts, or developing design packages that set the stage for exhibit development.

Experience Design

• Serve as lead exhibition designer on assigned projects from concept design through fabrication and installation. Coordinate with other internal or external designers as needed.
• Collaborate and coordinate with exhibit content developers, project managers, production teams, graphic designers, media designers, and others on exhibit design, media and interactive design, lighting design, fabrication, and implementation.
• Develop sketches, models, and detailed design packages from concept through schematic design phases; create 3D gallery renderings and detailed floor plans to pave the way for production and fabrication.
• Work iteratively throughout the design process, liaising closely with production team on component design and fabrication techniques, and leading or participating in efforts for prototyping, mockups, and visitor testing.
• Ensure the design of exhibits and public spaces meets or exceeds ADA requirements.

Project Management and Leadership

General

What You Bring

Compensation : $31-33 / hr

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits such as health insurance, vacation, 15 paid holidays, free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums, and more.

How to apply : Please send your resume, cover letter, and design portfolio.No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

A little more about us.

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) was founded by amateur naturalists in 1874 and has played a major role in the conversation of our region. Having recently completed a strategic plan, The Nat is looking forward to an exciting new era as it completes its 150th anniversary. We are evermore focused on innovative audience engagement and a strengthened role in conservation.

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