Exhibit Designer

:
We are seeking a creative and collaborative exhibit designer to work as part of our team in

Oakland, CA to develop and design innovative projects that redefine museums and informal

education environments.

ABOUT GYROSCOPE:
Gyroscope is an award-winning interdisciplinary studio that prides itself on its strong, and

diverse collection of skills and backgrounds. Our mission is to design learning environments

that provide value for children, families, and communities. We are a group of creative thinkers,

architects, designers, artists, and collaborators, with a holistic approach to learning, delivering

high impact results to our clients.

We create learning experiences over a broad range of environments and design platforms that

include science centers, children’s museums, learning gardens, enrichment centers, schools,

libraries, cultural institutions and site-specific art installations. As a design studio, we provide an

opportunity for unlimited creative growth with the challenge and responsibility to transform

vision into reality.

SPECIFICS FOR THE POSITION:

• Exhibition Designer is a full-time, on-site position based in Oakland, CA.

• Investigate, develop and design new models for learning environments

• Collaborate with internal team, client, and project stakeholders

• Plan, manage, and complete project tasks from inspirational concepts through construction

documents

• Think and work in a wide variety of disciplines including STEM, educational theory,

architecture, multimedia, graphics, and interactive exhibits design.

• Communicate ideas internally and to clients through sketches, illustrations, diagrams,

drawings, verbally and in writing

• Develop designs from conceptual renderings and 3-D models, through schematics, design

development, CD and bid phases

• Coordinate with team specialists including exhibit evaluators, researchers, structural

engineers, MEP, lighting designers and client advisors

• Research and integrate formal and informal learning practices, new materials, technologies,

and building methods into design ideas

• Contribute to the development and growth of a multidisciplinary design studio
• Some travel to meetings and site visits will be required
• In support of a collaborative and creative office culture, all staff works in the office
• Report to Project Lead Designer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tremendous creativity!

• Minimum of 3 years of related professional design experience (museum experience preferred)

• Deep passion and commitment to design collaboration. Must work well collaboratively in a

multidisciplinary team, taking direction and constructive criticism from others, and maintaining

tight timeframes

• Strong desire to integrate exhibit design with architectural design
• Proven experience designing things. This includes knowledge of the design process,

ergonomics, Universal Design, user interface, materials, construction, and building techniques

• Experience working in the field(s) of architecture, landscape design, exhibit design, and

education.

• Excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to plan, manage and execute a project on

schedule and budget

• Fluent in sketching and drawing
• Proven ability in the use of computer-based tools: Vectorworks 3D, Adobe Creative Suite,

Microsoft Office, SmartSheet

• B.A. or M.A. in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Industrial Design, Theater Arts or equivalent

(preferred)

TO APPLY:
Please send a resume, digital portfolio as PDF file, and letter of interest to Tasha Leverette:
[email protected]