Exhibits Design Head

The Head of Exhibits is the leader driving the creative design direction and project management to design, create, and implement Ilmi's permanent, temporary, and travelling exhibitions and installations. This role ensures that all design aspects, including but not limited to setworks, graphics, multimedia, temporary and outreach exhibit installations, align seamlessly with the ilmi’s strategic objectives and learning approach and visual identities.

The Head of Exhibits manages design, controls budgets and timelines, and partners with interpretation, content, and curatorial teams to turn concepts into engaging visitor experiences. The Head of Exhibits oversees the design development, fabrication, and installation of permanent and temporary exhibitions and installations, ensuring consistency of design across other learning offerings. Reporting to the Exhibits Director, this leader collaborates with diverse teams—curatorial, programs, digital learning, Mar Com, experience, and operations to develop annual exhibition plans that bring bold, impactful science learning experiences to life, from concept through installation.

• Provide creative direction and design leadership for all aspects of Ilmi's learning offerings, including interior and product design, graphic design, and multimedia.
• Lead the creative development of permanent and temporary exhibitions, ensuring the physical, graphic, and multimedia elements align with learning objectives, enhance the visitor experience, and reflect brand values.
• Develop creative concepts and oversee the implementation of design across Ilmi’s learning offerings—outreach materials, programs, and digital learning—ensuring a consistent yet innovative and creative approach.
• Lead third-party consultants and suppliers to ensure the design intent and creative direction are met.
• Form, lead, and inspire a multidisciplinary in-house design team building in-house design capacity
• Lead, manage, and drive design workshops within the learning department, promoting design thinking and creative problem-solving.

• Conceptual Design Lead:
  Oversee the conceptual design for permanent and exhibition spaces, developing creative ideas that engage and educate visitors through both physical and digital experiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including curators and educators, to understand the scientific themes and educational goals for each exhibition, ensuring the design reflects these objectives.
• Present to stakeholders across multiple levels within the organization
• Design Development Oversee the detailed design process, translating initial concepts into comprehensive exhibition plans that include spatial design, visitor flow, interactive components, and multimedia elements.
• Ensure that all graphic design, signage, and visual elements are integrated seamlessly with physical exhibits, maintaining consistency in messaging and aesthetic across all components.
• Guide the design of digital experiences such as interactive screens, ensuring they align with the physical exhibition content and contribute to the overall visitor experience.
• Technical Design Collaborate with technical teams, contractors, and engineers to ensure that the design concepts are technically feasible and can be executed efficiently.
• Oversee the creation of detailed technical drawings, CAD models, and specifications for fabrication and installation of exhibits.
• Ensure all materials used in exhibition construction are durable, safe, and environmentally responsible
• Vendor Management, Fabrication, and Installation Oversee all stages of floating to award specialized…