The Adler Planetarium, Chicago, IL, is seeking a Director of Experience Design to lead the conceptual development and revision of visitor experiences and to direct 
the Experience Design Department.  This position reports to the Vice President for Exhibits and Programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:
-	manage the design/build phases of experience design
-	maintain, modify and replace exhibits
-	conceive ideas and concepts that tell stories of space science in new ways
-	present design ideas in a clear and effective way to various audiences in both hand sketches and digital form
-	collaborate with the Director of Space Visualization Lab and the Production Team to push the boundaries of creativity and imagination
-	work in partnership with the Directors of Education, Astronomy and History of Astronomy to assure a strong underpinning of scholarly authenticity
-	direct the Experience Design Department to develop and monitor annual strategic plans, budgets and work schedules
-	work with exhibit tech staff to set objectives and priorities
-	evaluate the performance of department staff

Education and Experience:
-	a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Architecture, Illustration, Environmental Design, Graphic Design or Theatre Design
-	a Master’s level coursework in Business Administration, and additional            
      professional development in Experience Design; LEED certified
-	eight years of solid experience as an Experience Designer; five years of
proven success as a manager or director
-	experience with cultural institutions as a designer is preferred

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter, resume and salary history to:

	Marguerite E. Dawson
	Director of Human Resources
	Email Address:  [ mailto:[log in to unmask] ][log in to unmask]
	Telephone:  312.322.0591

EEO										August 1, 2007


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Marguerite E. Dawson
Director of Human Resources
The Adler Planetarium
1300 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL  60605

Phone 312.322.0591
FAX   312.322.9909
Email  [log in to unmask]
URL    http://www.adlerplanetarium.org

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