Exhibit Design Director

At Roto, we design immersive environments that bring museums, science centers, zoos, aquariums, and cultural attractions to life. Our team blends storytelling, spatial design, technology, and fabrication to create experiences that connect people with ideas, and with each other.

We’re looking for a Design Director who thrives at the intersection of creativity, leadership, and execution. This role leads multidisciplinary teams to shape bold, visitor-centered environments, from early concept through detailed design, while mentoring designers and guiding projects toward exceptional outcomes.

What You’ll DoYou’ll guide the overall design vision for museums, exhibitions, attractions, and experiential environments. From master planning through detailed design, you’ll shape the spatial storytelling and experiential flow that define each project.

You will:

Lead multidisciplinary design teams through concept, schematic, and detailed design

Develop project visions through sketches, diagrams, floor plans, and visualizations

Guide spatial planning, visitor flow, and interpretive storytelling

Direct the creation of compelling design presentations for clients and internal reviews

Ensure design solutions are both inspiring and feasible

Collaborate Across Disciplines Roto’s work is highly collaborative. You’ll work closely with exhibit developers, graphic designers, producers, engineers, and fabrication specialists to bring ideas to life.

You will:

Facilitate design charrettes and cross-disciplinary collaboration

Present design concepts to clients and guide design discussions

Translate feedback into clear next steps for the team Balance creative ambition with project budgets and schedules

Lead and Mentor Designers As a Design Director, you’ll help shape the next generation of designers  will:

Mentor early- and mid-career designers

Provide thoughtful feedback and creative direction

Foster a studio culture of curiosity, experimentation, and collaboration

Help maintain and elevate Roto’s design standards

We’re looking for a design leader who is both creative and pragmatic—someone who can generate great ideas and guide teams through the realities of building them.

You likely have:10+ years of experience in exhibit design, environmental design, architecture, or related fields

A strong portfolio demonstrating spatial storytelling and immersive environments

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects

Ability to communicate ideas clearly through sketches, diagrams, and presentations

Experience presenting to clients and guiding design conversations

Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication methods, and real-world implementation

Technical familiarity with tools such as Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and/or Revit is helpful.

Job Type: Full-time Benefits:401(k)401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off Parental leave

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person
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