JOB DESCRIPTION

The Quatrefoil Senior Exhibit Designer/Studio Director is responsible for creating award winning, accessible, museum-grade experiences, weaving together systems and strategies of content delivery that engage the visitor emotionally, physically and intellectually, ensuring that the exhibition’s diverse messages and mediums are balanced and well-integrated.
The successful candidate will coordinate and mentor Quatrefoil’s creative studio teams. The Studio Director will work with other design leads to assemble creative teams for each of Quatrefoil’s projects. He/She/They will monitor team workload and performance. This position works across all projects in the office.
This opening is a key leadership position within the Quatrefoil team and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape Quatrefoil’s future.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10-15 years experience in exhibit, museum, or experiential design, leading creative teams
• Strong portfolio showcasing both conceptual and technical design skills
• Proficiency in CAD software (Vectorworks and Sketchup preferred), hand-drawing and sketching skills a plus.
• Track record of managing diverse teams and communicating effectively with clients
• Empathetic, passionate and inclusive team leadership
• Knowledge of ADA guidelines, sustainability practices, and museum standards
  The position reports to a Quatrefoil Partner and will have design staff reports.
  Some travel required (approx. 10-20%)

Lead the Quatrefoil creative team on multiple exhibit design projects to produce exhibits and experiences that are:

• Creative and innovative;
• Accessible and inclusive;
• Communicate the client’s stories, educational and affective goals;
• Meet the constraints imposed by space, schedule and budget;
• Adhere to the highest standards of quality and ethics

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the Quatrefoil creative team on multiple exhibit design projects to produce exhibits and experiences that are:

• Creative and innovative;
• Accessible and inclusive;
• Communicate the client’s stories, educational and affective goals;
• Meet the constraints imposed by space, schedule and budget;
• Adhere to the highest standards of quality and ethics.

IN THIS CONTEXT, TASKS INCLUDE:

• Lead client communication from pre-contract to post-opening phases.
• Lead the creative team of in-house and freelance designers and collaborators throughout the design process;
• Conceptualize and visualize design ideas and approaches for museum exhibits and other informal education experiences;
• Collaborate with the Quatrefoil Project Manager to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and budget;
• Oversee the creation of design phase deliverable packages;
• With the Quatrefoil Project Manager, assign staff to projects, monitor workload and recommend adjustments;
• Conduct interviews with potential new hires and performance reviews with reports.
• Mentor junior team members on best use of design tools and practices;
• Monitor studio workload for skill and capacity requirements
• Stay current with trends and requirements regarding sustainable and accessible design.
• Represent Quatrefoil at industry events and conferences, publish papers and submit session proposals.
• As needed, present to prospective clients
• As needed, contribute to Quatrefoil business development and proposal writing effort.