The Toledo Museum of Art seeks an Installation Design Manager.

The Installation Design Manager is responsible for planning and managing temporary and permanent collection installations and exhibitions and campus wide projects. Manages the Preparators, processing work orders in this area and maintaining the work calendar. Works closely with outside designers to ensure that the design process is comprehensive and thorough. This person will be part of the Collections and Curatorial Affairs department while reporting to the Senior Manager of Exhibitions and Collections.

Key Accountabilities:

• Manages activities related to exhibition design with curatorial, external designers, graphic design, preparators, external contractors and other museum staff as required.
• 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 preparing budgets with the Senior Manager of Exhibitions and Collections
• Orders exhibition and installation related supplies such as but not limited to casework, fabrication, lighting needs
• Maintains inventory of related exhibition elements such as casework, pedestals, etc.
• Maintains and establishes vendor relationships
• Produces and updates exhibition drawings for archival purposes
• Participates in discussions regarding graphic design elements and lighting for exhibitions
• Participates in Exhibition team meetings and other relevant discussions with museum staff
• Participates in short- and long-term projects including campus wide projects
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in an art related field required, Master of Fine Arts preferred
• 1-2 years’ supervisory experience required
• 1-2 years’ work experience in museum or gallery required

Specialized Knowledge, Competencies, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction methods and ability to read architectural drawings required
• Knowledge of fabrication techniques required
• Knowledge of museum display standards and familiarity of museum techniques for installation required
• Knowledge of museum installation standards in concert with conservation issues preferred
• Experience with a variety of design software such as SketchUp preferred
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize a diverse number of projects in a deadline driven environment
• Ability to problem solve and quickly make decisions when necessary
• Eagerness to learn from successes, criticisms, and failures in a responsible and reasonable manner
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated through exceptional interpersonal ability
• Works effectively under pressure
• Highly collaborative with ability to work productively in an independent environment

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Standard open office work environment shared with co-workers, with related phone, computer and printer noise. Position requires ability operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, printer and phone system; May occasionally lift up to 25 pounds; Support given to various departments across campus may result in occasional exposure to uncomfortable weather conditions.

Benefits:

• 25 Days of Paid Time Off Annually
• 6 Paid Holidays Annually
• 2 Floating Holidays Annually
• 3 Paid Volunteer Days Annually
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Term Life and AD&D Insurance Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Museum Family Membership
• Employee Discounts in the Museum Store, Café, Studio Art Classes, & More!

The Toledo Museum of Art provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal or state statutes. The Museum is committed to maintaining an environment in which all employees are treated equitably and given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at [email protected] or (567)-666-0387.

Salary range: $58,000

Job classification: Full-time; salary

To apply: Apply on the Toledo Museum of Art website: www.toledomuseum.org/jobs-internships.  Deadline to apply is June 17, 2022.

Posted: May 23, 2022
Deadline: June 17, 2022