Museum Interior/Exhibition Designer

Role Overview

We are looking for a Museum Interior / Exhibition Designer who can translate narratives into spatial experiences. The role involves designing immersive, culturally rooted, and visitor-centric environments for museums, galleries, and interpretation centers.

The ideal candidate should be able to merge architecture, storytelling, materiality, and visual communication into cohesive exhibition environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual design strategies for museum galleries and exhibition spaces
• Translate curatorial narratives into spatial layouts, zoning, and visitor journeys
• Design display systems (showcases, panels, plinths, interactive zones)
• Integrate lighting, graphics, and multimedia elements within the space
• Prepare 2D drawings, 3D models, and presentation visuals
• Coordinate with content writers, graphic designers, historians, and consultants
• Ensure alignment with project budgets, timelines, and execution feasibility
• Supervise design intent during site execution and installation phases

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong concept development and storytelling ability
• Understanding of visitor experience design and circulation planning
• Knowledge of materials, finishes, and exhibit fabrication techniques
• Sensitivity towards cultural context, heritage, and craft integration
• Proficiency in:
• SketchUp / Rhino / AutoCAD
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's / Master's in Architecture / Interior Design / Exhibition Design
• Relevant experience in:
• Museums / galleries
• Exhibition or experiential design
• Set design / cultural spaces (preferred)

Preferred Attributes (Bonus)

• Experience with interactive exhibits (AR/VR, digital installations)
• Exposure to wayfinding and graphic systems
• Interest in history, culture, and public spaces
• Experience in government / institutional projects

Deliverables Expected

• Concept sheets and story-driven design presentations
• Detailed GFC drawings and design packages
• Coordination drawings with graphics and services integration
• Site-level inputs for execution quality control

What We Value

• Design thinking rooted in context and narrative
• Ability to move from idea experience execution
• Balance of aesthetics, functionality, and storytelling
  

Skills Required
Autocad, Illustrator, Sketchup, Indesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino, Photoshop