Design Assistant - OMSI

Design Assistant
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with Designers to create a design package from concept to production drawings for permanent
and traveling exhibits.
• Coordinate department project workflow and maintain quality of product per institutional standards.
• Develop design efficiently with respect to budgets and schedules.
• Follow-up through fabrication and installation process.
• Support design department with preparation for presentations.
• Assist other museums displaying OMSI-built exhibits.
• Work with Design division under the Creative Director to ensure design standards are met.
• Takes lead in processing work orders, purchase orders, and associated paperwork.
• Assist Creative Director with project coordination.
• Act as a liaison between the Design division and outside contacts including vendors, and other
professionals.
• This position is non-exempt exempt, paid hourly salaried
• This position is regular full-time regular part-time special project, working 40 hours/week.
Working Conditions:
Physical Demands: 85% Sitting 10% Standing 5% Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling 25 Pounds
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
• Working knowledge of the design and production processes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in sketching, computer aided design (CAD), and Adobe Creative Suites
applications (expert knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Working knowledge of two- and three-dimensional design.
• Ability to work with vendors and freelance designers.
• Ability to work with other designers as team member and other department staff as work group
member.
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Exhibit Design, Environmental Design, Architecture or Industrial Design or
equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 1 year of coordination and project management skills.
• Minimum three years experience in exhibit design or similar field.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES; INCLUDING LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
• Pre-employment and/or pre-duty checks, such as a criminal background check and reference checks.
To apply for this opening and be considered, please follow the application instructions
carefully:
• Please complete an OMSI employment application.
• If you are interested in more than one position, you must submit a separate application for each
position. All materials submitted become the property of OMSI and will not be returned.
• If you send an application without specifying an open position, it will not be considered and we will not
retain it.

• If you send a resume without completing an application for an open position, it will not be considered
and we will not retain it.
• You have the option to include a resume of your work experience and a cover letter with your
completed application.
• You must also meet ALL the basic requirements listed on our job postings.
Pay: $29,432 - $36,760 per year.
Position Open Until Filled.