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.

 

Director 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