Exhibit Designer

Exhibit Designer

Taylor Studios is an exhibit design and fabrication firm producing exhibits and experiences within museums, nature centers, libraries, visitor centers, universities, and all sorts of other facilities across the country. We teach content through interpretation and storytelling, and daily strive to inspire others through our designs.

We are seeking an experienced, full time Exhibit Designer to join our creative, artistic, and fun group of hard-working designers. Ideal candidate portfolios will demonstrate coherence between content/story and design, flexibility to work in a variety of styles for different audiences, the ability to lead a project from concept through completion, and overall general creativity.

Exhibit Designers at Taylor Studios collaborate closely with Graphic Designers, Interpretive Planners, Construction Detailers, Project Managers, and Fabrication Specialists. They are responsible for the overall vision and layout of each exhibit.

Duties include:

· Leading design workshops with clients and internal brainstorms
· Making aesthetic choices about paint colors, finishes, flooring, hardware, lighting etc.
· Modeling exhibits in Vectorworks
· Creating conceptual and final renderings
· Producing elevations, floor plans, and other reference documents
· Maintaining the project budget with Project Managers, and working with Estimating to ensure exhibits can be completed within budget and on time
· Check ins with fabrication for problem solving and guidance
· Most Taylor Studios projects begin with an onsite meeting with clients and so travel is required 2-5 weeks each year.

Preferred skills:

· Proficiency in Vectorworks, or expert knowledge of comparable programs such as SketchUp, AutoCAD etc.
· Lighting design and specification
· Ability to read, modify, and create basic construction documents
· Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Photoshop
· Basic understanding of standard construction materials and methods
· Traditional drawing skills, proficiency in digital drawing with programs such as Procreate
· Comfort with public speaking, leading, and working collaboratively
· General curiosity about varied topics and love of learning
· Additional skills in graphic design, copywriting, interpretation, and/or 3D modeling are a plus

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in a similar role at another design firm or as in-house exhibit design for an individual institution.

Taylor Studios hires candidates who demonstrate effective time management, thoughtful acceptance of constructive criticism, persistence, curiosity, active learning, and big picture conceptual thinking with a keen eye for detail and organization.

This is a full time, salaried position with benefits including a 401(k), health insurance, and many opportunities for creative cross training. This is not a remote position but does have a flexible schedule that only requires onsite work three days per week. Pay is commensurate with experience and auxiliary skills.

For consideration, please send cover letter, resume, portfolio, and application (found at www.taylorstudios.com) to [email protected] or 1320 Harmon Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866.

Taylor Studios, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rantoul, IL 61866