Director of Planning and Design

I appreciate your help in forwarding the following job notice to anyone you
know who has experience with exhibition design and meets the qualifications.
This is a senior position, -- regular, full-time.  If anyone has questions,
I can direct them to the right person.  Thanks for your help.

 

planningDirector of Planning and Design (RFT)
Operations and Facility Planning

The Operations and Facility Planning department is seeking candidates for
the position of Director of Planning and Design.

The Director of Planning and Design supervises and manages all architectural
design, facilities planning, and construction efforts with a primary focus
on exhibition design for special exhibitions and permanent collection
presentations for the institution.

Responsibilities 
Administer and manage all permanent and special gallery exhibitions, prepare
design criteria with executive curatorial staff and develop design plans to
meet the criteria, supervise and assign work to Staff Architect and other
design staff, manage outside architectural and design consultants, prepare
and control annual department budgets, and consult with other Museum
departments, i.e. graphics, marketing, etc. 

Requirements 
Advanced degree in Architectural Planning and Design or Exhibition Design is
required. Five years experience in architectural gallery drawing and
detailing, interior museum space planning, materials specifying, and fixture
design is essential. Three years of project management, supervising staff,
budget planning, and maintaining financial controls is required. A
combination of related training, education, and/or experience will be
accepted. 
Candidate must be a self-starter who operates well independently and who
also has the presence and poise to work effectively with senior executives
from a variety of disciplines as well as with people at various levels both
within and outside the organization. This position also requires
demonstrated interpersonal skills (including a sense of humor), strong
oral/written communication, exercise sound judgment and discretion in the
handling of confidential matters. Must be able to prioritize, organize, meet
deadlines, and work cooperatively with others.

Advanced computer experience in Computer Aided Design programs (CAD)
including Auto-Cad, and similar architectural graphic programs is essential.

An attractive salary and benefits package is being offered. For
consideration, please forward a cover letter and resume with salary history.

 

Renee Montgomery

Assistant Director,

Collections Management & Information

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

 

 

 

 

 


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