Job Title:                   Exhibit Design Manager

Reports To:               Exhibit Development Manager

Closing Date:           January 20, 2012

Salary:                        Based on experience

Description

The Exhibit Design Manager at Dinosaurs Unearthed has an advanced knowledge of interactive exhibit design, materials, industry best practices, and the ability to envision creative and cutting edge exhibitions both indoors and outdoors that create exceptional guest experiences.

Working with a passionate and innovative team at our offices in Richmond, British Columbia, the Exhibit Design Manager understands not only the museum and science centre markets but can as easily design compelling outdoor experiences for zoos and amusement parks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses Vectorworks or CAD to produce scaled floor plans (or site plans) and elevations including layout of exhibit items (animatronic dinosaurs, skeletons, fossils), temporary walls, and graphic signage for approval of the Creative Design Team and the client.
• Creates three dimensional scale models where needed, quick concept sketches, and renderings.
• Works with Production, Manufacturing and the Creative Design Team to produce and maintain exhibit lists and track changes.
• Works with the Manufacturing Manager to produce detailed drawings for new exhibit items for production in our factory.
• Sources materials where required.
• Possess excellent organizational, analytical and problem solving skills, ability to exercise initiative and good judgment in anticipating problems before they arise.
• Recommends enhancements to existing exhibitions including display cases, signage, and overall presentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of exhibition and graphic design
• Industrial design experience an asset
• Knowledge of state of the art in the design and construction of museum exhibits
• Knowledge of the requirements for visitors with disabilities
• Knowledge of incorporating multi-media into exhibitions
• Proficiency with computer aided design programs such as Vectorworks or CAD
• Ability to organize, represent, and communicate information effectively through design; understand and apply principles of visitor studies and educational theories
• Ability to conceptualize exhibition design and make refined aesthetic judgments that are appropriate to the materials, exhibition criteria, exhibit goals and company brand
• Ability to design within budget guidelines and short timelines
• Ability to create, coordinate and perform design presentations to internal and external clients
• Ability to specify designs in drawings, scale models, and written instructions; effectively communicate concepts and requirements of exhibition design; identify and solve problems
• Ability to plan, prioritize, schedule, and implement multiple design projects
• Ability to listen and respond to ideas and issues from other staff and colleagues in the field; work productively and collaboratively with the creative team in the conceptualization, design and installation of exhibitions
• Ability to travel internationally when required

About Dinosaurs Unearthed

Dinosaurs Unearthed creates multi-sensory, dynamic and interactive dinosaur exhibitions that entertain and educate audiences. By creating a complete and compelling guest experience through the use of stunning life-size, life-like animatronic dinosaurs, skeletons, fossils, engaging content and interactive activities, Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibitions deliver a memorable learning – and guest – experience to a wide range of venues. Offering excitement, scientific accuracy and entertainment-driven design, Dinosaurs Unearthed offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to travelling exhibitions.

If you possess the skills as mentioned, and describe yourself as a team player, enthusiastic, and possess the commitment to make a positive contribution to this vibrant and exciting company, we invite you to email your resume and a cover letter to careers@dinosaursunearthed.com or fax to 604-277-1617.

Closing Date:  January 20, 2012

We thank all candidates for their interest however please be advised only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.