Exhibition Designer, M+ Museum

M+ is a museum dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, and interpreting visual art, design and architecture, moving image, and Hong Kong visual culture of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Located in Hong Kong’s WestK, we are one of the leading museums of modern and contemporary visual culture in the world. The museum reflects our unique time and place, building on Hong Kong’s historic balance of the local and the international to define a distinctive and innovative voice for Asia’s twenty-first century. 

CANDIDATE QUALITIES

An experienced and reliable individual is required to manage the exhibition design elements for M+ exhibition projects and contribute to the Design team. The role requires a high level of autonomy and demonstrated ability in exhibition design working with curators, artists, cultural organisations and/or project teams. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Design, the Exhibition Designer will be part of a dedicated design team focusing on supporting exhibition and display activities across the museum.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for visual culture and experience working in the cultural sector. The individual should be highly organised and willing to work within a close team. The role requires a high level of discretion and demonstrated ability to reach deadlines on time and within budget.

You will be responsible for:

• developing collection galleries design, including spatial planning, exhibition architecture, three-dimensional exhibition elements, public spaces and interiors, from conceptual stage through final drawings in close collaboration with the Curatorial, Conservation and Installation teams;
• preparing conceptual sketches, preliminary drawings, computer renderings, models, and detailed construction drawings to support the exhibitions project planning;
• ideally using Auto-CAD and Sketchup to produce drawings of exhibition display furniture, including display cases, platforms, custom art display walls, etc.
• ensuring that designed elements meet universal access needs and follow accessibility design specifications;
• working closely with Installation and Conservation teams on fabrication methods and materials;
• executing exhibition design development through the adopted exhibition design phases, clearly and proactively communicating and guiding stakeholders through the process;
• developing spatial design with an understanding of the licensing process, producing drawings for application;
• ensuring the highest quality standards are applied to the design development, construction and production of exhibitions and collection displays, and liaising with external consultants such as architects, engineers, designers or suppliers to realise the international museum requirements;
• implementing the procurement strategy to support construction bids and engage external contractors and designers to implement the project;
• administering standardised design files, maintaining an organised archive of production files and helping to define standard operating procedures and workflows;
• coordinating relationships with suppliers and contractors, monitoring the quality and accuracy of the production work, monitor schedules, and meeting budgetary goals;
• ensuring that the visitor experience is at the heart of all display design incorporating efficient visitor flow, adequate health and safety and risk assessment analysis in every project;
• performing any other duties as assigned when necessary; and

• performing any duties from time to time as reasonably as assigned by M+.

You should:

• posses a recognised university degree in exhibition design, architecture, industrial design or equivalent;
• have at least 4 years of experience in exhibition / architectural / interior / industrial design, preferably in a visual culture related institution;
• have proven experience in multiple phases of the design process including conceptualisation, design development and construction supervision;
• have proven experience and knowledge of technical drawings suitable for construction, architectural, joinery and museum display and furniture applications;
• be proficiency with required desktop design tools, such as AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Microsoft Office, and designing in scale;
• have strong knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, project management and construction processes. Knowledge of graphic production or lighting design is an advantage;
• demonstrate excellent design skill sets through a strong portfolio;
• preferably have experience and knowledge of proper art handling procedures and art or object installation and display;
• be highly organised, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines;
• demonstrate the qualities of a good team player, strong in collaboration and adaptability, be positive and accountable to help the team; and
• demonstrate organisational and design presentation skills; and
• have excellent presentation skills, as well as oral and written communication skills in English and Chinese

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV and portfolio on or before following date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.

For interested parties, please submit your application with detailed CV on or before following date. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The review of applications will continue until post is filled.

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All related information will be kept up to 24 months and all personal data will be destroyed afterwards.

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