Location: Naperville,IL, USA
Job SummaryHit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.Serve as team leader to provide development, coordination and facilitation for temporary and long-term exhibitions. Understand the idea, subject matter, and content of each project to co-create visual and digital exhibitions and displays with department staff. Develops digital content and media strategies for all Learning Experiences and Curatorial initiatives by determining audience, tech platforms, and goals. Works with teams across the museum to facilitate the planning, preparation, and production to develop multimedia learning experiences for exhibits and programs. This position is responsible for all aspects of digital media production, from design, prototyping, programming, and integration/installation into exhibitions.
Job ScopeBudgetary supervision over operational exhibition projects. No staff supervision responsibilities. Liaise with departments and subject matter experts to support the digital media projects. Acts as the point of contact for exhibit vendors.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesMust have excellent computer skills and extensive knowledge of current software and hardware applications and platforms regarding audio/video, AR and VR, and other relevant technology such as UI/UX design within the exhibits department. Familiarity with software and platform capabilities as well as current equipment and hardware technologies.Ability to design interactive and engaging programming and match appropriate delivery mode or technology. Familiarity with MS Office, Google products, various project-management platforms, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and various CMS platforms; be willing to learn new programs as needed.Experience with developing RFPs, contracts, budgets, and schedules, as well as tracking and managing assets, including rights and permissions for outsourced material.Museum experience preferred with a background in digital or media production, museum studies, or related field. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with donors, the public, volunteers, staff and Naperville Heritage Society members is important.Physical ability to lift and move collection objects.
Essential FunctionsAbility to operate office equipment in order to send and receive information with necessary optical, auditory, and manual dexterity.Ability to analyze, compute and audit information.Ability to walk, sit, or stand for an hour or more at a time.Ability to lift or carry objects weighing at least 25 pounds.Ability to operate or observe office equipment for an hour or more at a time.Ability to distinguish colors.Ability to use a keyboard to enter, retrieve or transfer words or data.Ability to closely examine computer screen or written reports.Ability to read, comprehend and speak English and be able to demonstrate twelfth grade reading skill.Ability to work in an area that may be uncomfortable due to temperature variation, noise, odors, or other conditions.
Minimum Education, Experience and CertificationBachelor's degree required in communications, design, art, museum studies, computer science, or related field. At least four years of experience in exhibit design for museums preferred. Demonstrated proficiency with innovative graphic design. Knowledge and understanding of current best practices for the design of inclusive exhibits that are accessible to all. Demonstrated success in creating digital and print materials for museums. Experience in project management preferred.
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