Senior Exhibition Designer at SFMOMA

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Museums, Arts, Cultural InstitutionsIndustries

Requirements

  • High level specialization and knowledge in exhibition design
  • Finely tuned spatial sense
  • Imaginative problem-solving skills and stylistic breadth
  • Ability to develop creative design strategies from concept to completion
  • Experience shaping strategies and workflows to translate institutional vision into engaging exhibitions, installations, and capital projects
  • Ability to collaborate with curators, conservators, and construction managers
  • Expertise in overseeing and advancing design systems, methods, policies, and procedures throughout all project stages
  • Holistic, inspiring approach centered on human experience
  • Love for challenges, eye for detail, strong team collaboration skills
  • Ability to balance aesthetics, innovation, sustainability, consistency, and versatility
  • Breadth of experience and expertise to manage a wide range of design methods and exhibition complexities
  • Full-time availability (35 hours/week, at least three days onsite)

Responsibilities

  • Encourage and contribute to an inclusive, rewarding, and inspiring workplace in the Design Studio, fostering innovation, discovery, constant learning, belonging, and shared responsibility
  • Build and foster a culture of safety, inclusivity, and equity supporting personal and professional growth
  • Nurture collaboration and partnership across teams with fluid communication and respect for diverse expertise essential to an art museum
  • Support effective and efficient communication and workflows, and prioritize activities
  • Model empathy and understanding, and communicate clearly
  • Learn about the team, department, organization, physical spaces, workflows, and systems within the first 30 days
  • Build relationships within the department and across the organization, and identify high-impact opportunities in the first quarter
  • Track progress on key goals and objectives, understand system impacts, and define long-term goals with the Design Director in the first year

Skills

Exhibition Design
Spatial Design
Graphic Design
Project Management
Creative Strategy
Installation Design
Design Systems

SFMOMA

Contemporary art museum with diverse exhibitions

About SFMOMA

SFMOMA is a museum dedicated to contemporary and modern art, located in San Francisco. It generates revenue through ticket sales, memberships, and a retail store, while also hosting special exhibitions to attract visitors. The museum emphasizes accessibility by offering free admission for those 18 and younger and engages in philanthropy to support its operations. SFMOMA's goal is to make art accessible and engaging for a diverse audience, from local families to international art lovers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1935Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Support
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

A 35% decline in attendance threatens revenue from ticket sales and memberships.
Firing of curator Eungie Joo may damage SFMOMA's reputation and future collaborations.
Elimination of 20 positions could impact the quality of exhibitions and services.

Differentiation

SFMOMA was the first West Coast museum for modern and contemporary art.
The museum offers free admission to guests aged 18 and younger, encouraging family visits.
SFMOMA's partnership with Creative Growth Art Center diversifies its collection significantly.

Upsides

SFMOMA's digital content enhances global educational outreach and engagement.
The museum's retail operations provide a significant additional revenue stream.
Philanthropy and donations are vital for SFMOMA's financial sustainability and growth.

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