Liberty Science Center is hiring!

We have two great positions open for a Senior Exhibit Designer and a Senior Exhibit Developer

Interested applicants must submit materials through the Liberty Science Center website http://lsc.org/


Senior Exhibit Designer
Location:	LSC - Jersey City
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Description
About You You have a keen eye for all things art and design related and are curious about science. Rather than saying why something can’t work, you say “What if?” or “Why not?” You see the world as shapes, volumes, colors, and in multiple dimensions; and you know how to tell a compelling and experiential story. Spending your downtime seeking unique experiences that bridge technology, art and performance or exploring museums, galleries, flea markets, science festivals, maker fairs, and retail spaces is your idea of fun. You are able to think strategically, are comfortable with ambiguity, and can view problems from multiple perspectives. You are curious about the world and especially people --to know and observe them as individuals, and to understand how they function effectively and relate to each other as part of a group. This curiosity drives your design thinking and your work with teams. Others describe you as good-natured, creative, generous, playful, pro-active, flexible, thorough, and able to work well alone and as part of a team. Ultimately, you pride yourself on being a catalyst of change and creator of experiences! The Role The Senior Exhibit Designer at Liberty Science Center (LSC) creates dynamic and engaging environments that interpret STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) concepts through audience-focused, interactive experiences. The responsibilities include: project managing and collaborating effectively with teams to develop new projects and renew existing exhibitions for Liberty Science Center and occasional external clients. Additional responsibilities include designing and installing traveling or temporary exhibitions as required. This position reports to the Exhibition Development Lead. Essential Functions Develop and design accessible exhibition environments and elements that meet LSC’s design standards and fulfill our mission to provide engaging, meaningful and compelling experiences for guests. Work collaboratively with LSC staff as part of cross-divisional exhibition teams. Work closely with external contractors, vendors, advisors, sponsors, and others. Analyze and synthesize project team discussions to provide creative exhibit design solutions. Incorporate universal design, human-factors and cognitive evaluation findings into design solutions. Visualize design through drawings, renderings, physical models, computer models and physical and/or mechanical prototypes. Prepare detailed design drawings, specifications, and documentation for exhibit fabrication. Ensure design standards and goals are maintained through the exhibition production, installation and remediation phases. Meet project budgets and schedules. Maintain office systems and procedures for accessible knowledge sharing of project documentation materials across the organization and as required by the design process. Remain informed of current trends in experience and environmental design in museums, science centers, and other fields. Provide support for other non-exhibition design projects as assigned. Maintain design and materials library and project archives. Serve as project manager, as assigned, for all phases of exhibition development. Competencies Organization and project management across multiple simultaneous projects A leadership style that supports a collaborative work environment Innovative and strategic problem solving Strong design skills, particularly for spatial visualization and implementing effective mechanical, electrical and other interactive exhibit components. Excellent technical capabilities, including drawing, presentation and drafting skills and competency with CAD software such as VectorWorks or AutoCAD. Excellent oral and written communication skills Supervisory Responsibility As assigned, this position manages design staff, interns and freelance designers and external vendors. Work Environment Liberty Science Center is located in a beautiful state park in Jersey City with easy access to free parking, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and the NJ Path train. All employees have access to an on-site café, a terrace with stunning NYC views, and on-site yoga. The Sr. Exhibit Designer will be assigned a work cubicle in an office that has an open floor plan, moderate noise level, and a wonderful abundance of natural light. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Sr. Exhibit Designer needs to sit for long periods at a desktop computer; however, time on the museum floors is necessary, especially during installation and evaluation phases of a project to observe how visitors experience the Center. The Senior Exhibit Designer routinely uses standard office equipment, such as a computer, phone, copier, fax and scanner. Lifting, bending and standing, using and operating tools, climbing ladders and stairs, walking along catwalks, ascending and descending in scissor-lifts, and ability to lift 30 pounds are also necessary. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Some early morning, evening, and weekend hours will be required during peak work periods. Travel This position may require up to 15% travel. Desired Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in industrial design, architecture, interior design or theater design. A master’s degree is a huge plus. 7+ years of strong exhibit design experience in a science museum, science center, children’s museum, or similar setting, creating interactive exhibition experiences for family audiences. 2+ years of project management experience that includes creating and managing complex budgets and schedules. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities can be modified at any time. About Liberty Science Center LSC’s mission is to excite learners of all ages about the power, promise, and pure fun of science and technology. How to Apply: Submit a thoughtful cover letter expressing your interest in and fit for the role, resume, and an electronic design portfolio here _____________________ Liberty Science Center (LSC) is committed to a diverse workforce. It is LSC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Senior Exhibit Developer
Location:	LSC - Jersey City
Department:

Description
Your Role As Senior Exhibit Developer at Liberty Science Center (LSC), you develop dynamic and engaging exhibits that interpret STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts through audience-focused, interactive experiences. The responsibilities include: project managing and collaborating effectively with teams to develop new projects and renew existing exhibitions for Liberty Science Center—and occasional external clients—and supporting traveling and temporary exhibitions. The Senior Exhibit Developer reports to the Exhibitions Development Lead. About You You self-identify as a science geek and have an insatiable curiosity about all things STEAM. You can synthesize complex concepts into experiences, narratives, and environments that connect people to science topics through interactions, conversation, and shared experience in memorable ways. You are especially interested in new technologies, immersive experiences, and hands-on interactive exhibits. You are empathetic and deeply interested in people as end users . You are a skilled researcher, an effective communicator, and a storyteller. Your sense of humor, flexibility, and generous nature makes you a valuable member of a collaborative team. A creative thinker, you are able to think big but can also focus on the details and easily navigate and manage multiple projects. Essential Functions Develop rich, interactive exhibition experiences that represent the latest scientific research and understanding, and fulfill our mission to provide meaningful and compelling experiences for guests. Develops engaging exhibits that meet the needs of visitors, lead to compelling experiences, and ensure the success of LSC’s informal education mission. Identifies exhibit objectives and topics; write story lines and treatments. Researches educational, scientific and technological content for exhibits. Works with exhibit designers on the development of exhibit ideas and environments. Works with graphic designers on preparation of interpretive and instructional graphics. Works closely with other Liberty Science Center staff as part of a cross-divisional exhibition teams. Writes and edits content and exhibition panel copy and multimedia scripts Cultivates and works with external advisors, contractors and experts to help develop content, assure content accuracy, and other support. Conducts exhibit prototyping and, as required, visitor evaluation studies. Reviews exhibition design drawings and graphics for accuracy. Prepares and delivers oral and written presentations to communicate the projects. Prepares and participates in review bid packages for project vendors (fabrication, multimedia, etc.). Prepares and provides project marketing content and presentations for prospective funders and other externals. Procures artifacts and in-kind donations. Conducts visual media research and negotiate visual media acquisition. Manages and maintains exhibit project documentation. Serves as project manager, as assigned, for all phases of exhibition development. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Organization and project management across multiple simultaneous projects Leadership that supports a collaborative work environment Innovative problem solving Excellent research capabilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience designing and conducting visitor evaluations Demonstrated success as a project manager of a creative or technical team Experience with budget management. Proficiency with office computers and software, including MS Word, Acrobat, PowerPoint and Excel Knowledge of new technology, multimedia and film production a plus. Experience managing external partnerships or contractors Supervisory Responsibility As assigned, this position manages design staff, interns, freelancers and external vendors. Work Environment Liberty Science Center is located in a beautiful state park in Jersey City with easy access to free parking, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and the NJ Path train. All employees have access to an on-site café, a terrace with stunning NYC views, and on-site yoga. The Senior Exhibit Developer will be assigned work space in an office that has an open floor plan, moderate noise level and a wonderful abundance of natural light. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Senior Exhibit Developer needs to sit for extended periods at a desktop computer; however, time on the museum floors is necessary, especially during installation and evaluation phases of a project to observe how visitors experience the science center. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Some early morning, evening, and weekend hours will be required during peak work periods. Travel This position may require up to 10% travel. Desired Education and Experience Bachelor degree required; advanced degree a plus. Strong background in science, technology or engineering preferred. 7+ years of strong exhibit development experience in a science museum, science center, children’s museum, or similar setting, creating interactive exhibition experiences for family audiences. 2+ years of project management experience that includes creating and managing complex budgets and schedules. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Responsibilities can be modified at any time. About Liberty Science Center LSC’s mission is to excite learners of all ages about the power, promise, and pure fun of science and technology. How to Apply: Submit a thoughtful cover letter expressing your interest in and fit for the role, resume, and a relevant writing sample here. __________________________ Liberty Science Center (LSC) is committed to a diverse workforce. It is LSC’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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