Senior Museum Exhibit Designer, Box OCE

The New York State Museum seeks a Senior Museum Exhibit Designer to design and develop interactive exhibition environments, including the Kids Zone for pre‑K through 4th grade visitors, traveling exhibition spaces, and hands‑on learning experiences for permanent and temporary exhibitions. The role involves collaborating with museum teams, exhibit developers, and lending institutions to create engaging, accessible visitor experiences across all age groups.

The designer will develop floor plans, wall elevations, exhibit furniture, and three‑dimensional components while working with production teams through fabrication and installation.

• Six years of experience in architecture, exhibit design/planning, industrial design, museum exhibit design, or museum exhibit production
• Demonstrated ability to design three‑dimensional exhibition environments and interactive learning spaces
• Experience collaborating with museum professionals including scientists, historians, educators, and graphic designers
• Proficiency in creating measured floor plans, wall elevations, and exhibit layouts
• Knowledge of traveling exhibition integration and facility coordination requirements