Assistant Exhibition Designer

Job Title: Assistant Exhibition Designer Department: Collections and Curatorial Affairs Reports To: Exhibition Designer FLSA Status: Exempt Job Status: Full-Time Please submit applications directly on the Toledo Museum of Art website http://www.toledomuseum.org/jobs . Since our founding in 1901, the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of our collection, our innovative and extensive education programs, and our architecturally significant campus. And thanks to the benevolence of its founders, as well as the continued support of its members, TMA remains a privately endowed, non-profit institution and opens its collection to the public, free of charge. SUMMARY The Assistant Exhibition Designer assists the Head Exhibition Designer with planning, designing, and installations of temporary and permanent collection and exhibitions, as well as campus wide projects. This position manages the Preparators, processes work orders and maintains the work calendar. This position works in the Collections and Curatorial Affairs department. reports to, and works closely with the Head Exhibition Designer to ensure that the design process is comprehensive and thorough. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Consults with Curators and Head Exhibition Designer to produce drawings for installations of the permanent collection and small-scale exhibitions including exhibition furniture Opportunity to design, under the supervision of the Head Exhibition Designer, small scale exhibitions (under 1000 square feet) Participates in design review process with Curatorial and Graphic Design staff Produces shop drawings using appropriate design software Manages the Preparators and the Preparator calendar, including logistics and scheduling of Preparator work orders, approving timecards and requests for time off Works closely with the Exhibitions Coordinator regarding installation timelines and activities Assists in budget preparation with the Head Exhibition Designer and the Senior Manager of Exhibitions & Collections Assists with lighting design; Orders lighting, exhibition, and installation related supplies Maintains inventory of related e