What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exhibit Designer position at State of New Mexico?
19.82 - $31.71 Hourly
41,218 - $65,949 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 60
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Please visit us at www.NMFarmandRanchMuseum.org
Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature, the Department of Cultural Affairs represents New Mexico's dedication to preserving and celebrating the cultural integrity and diversity of our state. The Department oversees a broad range of New Mexico's arts and cultural heritage agencies. These include 15 divisions representing a variety of programs and services.
For at least 4,000 years, people have been growing food in this region, and the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces tells this amazing story through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, oral histories, objects, and educational programs. The campus features several barns, animals, a greenhouse, play areas for children, an amphitheater, the Heritage Garden and much more. Permanent and changing exhibits, as well as a theater, library, gift shop, snack bar, and meeting rooms are located in the 100,000-square-feet, ranch-style Bruce King Building. The combination of the beautiful, spacious main building and the 4-acre property with barns, trees, gardens, and animals create a physical working environment that is outstanding. The Museum's staff members have varied backgrounds and combine their skills to make an efficient, positive team.
Why does the job exist?
The Exhibit Designer produces detailed designs for permanent and temporary exhibits, consisting of floor plans, elevations, and detail lists. This position contributes to the agency by promoting the smooth and efficient install and de-installation of Museum exhibits that protect the artifacts on display, and by creating attractive, engaging, and enjoyable exhibitions for visitors to the Museum.
How does it get done?
The Exhibit Designer creates permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibit designs and participates in fabrication, installation, removal, and maintenance of exhibits. The position conceptualizes and designs exhibition spaces with attention to curatorial interpretation, artifact conservation, educational goals, budget, fabrication techniques and materials, time frames and deadlines. The position ensures that exhibit designs are produced on time, within budget, and meet the goals and scope of the exhibit project.
The Exhibit Designer collaborates with graphic designers, fabricators, and curators on design feasibility and effectiveness; and maintains compliance with ADA requirements by ensuring that exhibits are safe and accessible to all Museum patrons.
The Exhibit Designer supports other Museum departments. Duties include, but are not limited to, working Museum events, including some weekends and evenings as needed; working the Admissions Desk to cover lunches, absences, weekend shifts and holidays as needed; conducting school tours; and assisting with special projects as assigned by management.
Who are the customers?
This position serves residents of New Mexico, Museum visitors, Museum staff, and Department of Cultural Affairs peer divisions through collaborative exhibit development and display.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Interior Design, or 3D Modeling; at least three (3) years of experience as an exhibit designer with a record of exhibitions; and an established track record of project development and implementation.
Minimum Qualification
Associates degree in Design, Architecture, Applied Arts, Fine Arts, or Graphic Design or related field and two (2) years of experience in exhibition design and / or fabrication. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and / or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual / Video Display terminal (VDT). There is extensive personal computer and telephone usage with extended periods of sitting. Some travel within the state may be required and assistance in installation of exhibits, which may include fabrication, graphic installation, and artifact handling. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
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Agency Contact Information : Nathan Japel (575) 314-0595 or Email : Nathan.Japel@dca.nm.gov Email
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Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms / conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Salary : $41,218 - $65,949
