THE KEY DUTIES OF THE POSITION - WHAT WILL YOU DO?
– DUTY STATEMENT In accordance with the APS 6 work level standards, and reporting to the Head of Creative Studio, you will have the following key responsibilities: Exhibition design, production and project management for temporary exhibitions, permanent collection, brand and strategic initiatives ensuring high quality design outcomes and on time and on budget delivery.
Ensure effective procurement and management of external contractors and consultants, undertaking tasks associated with exhibition design and production.
With the Exhibition Design and Workshop Manager, support and mentor a multi-disciplined team of exhibition designers (2), supporting the capabilities and growth of the team.
Participate as an active and collaborative member of Exhibition Project teams, contributing to project planning and providing updates and advice in relation to exhibition design.
Contribute to creative direction and development of design at the National Gallery, working with the Exhibition Design and Workshop Manager and Head of Creative Studio on planning, strategy, ideation and process improvements.
Supervise, liaise and negotiate with external contractors, consultants, exhibiting artists, designers and staff to ensure exhibitions program design requirements are met.
Coordinate logistics and maintain the record management of exhibition design furniture, in line with National Gallery procedures for collection and records management.
Responsibly manage risk and resources, including managing project budgets, negotiating for resources and monitoring expenditure.
ABOUT THE GALLERY – ABOUT OUR TEAM The National Gallery is one of Australia's leading visual arts institutions.
The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape.
Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art.
The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn.
Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
WORKING AT THE GALLERY When you work at the National Gallery you will be exposed to some of the world's leading Australian and international art and artists.
We are located in the National triangle on the waterfront and your lunchtimes can be spent in our beautiful sculpture garden or around Lake Burley Griffin.
We support flexible working practices, including working from home, and you will have access to low-cost, onsite car parking.
The National Gallery is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and we expect our people to share this commitment and work safely at all times.
We value the contribution that a diverse workforce brings and encourage people from a diverse background to apply.
This might include identifying as First Nations peoples, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and LGBTQIA+ people.WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM THE EXPERIENCE - OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE The National Gallery is seeking a senior exhibition designer with strong 3D design, production and project management experience.
Working in the Creative Studio team, the role provides exhibition design and project management support for temporary exhibitions, collection displays, touring exhibitions and other brand and strategic initiatives.
You will work with internal teams including curatorial, exhibitions and marketing and externally with artists, contractors and suppliers to deliver high quality project outcomes.
This role contributes to departmental management of exhibition furniture including logistics and record keeping as well as procurement of design related services.
The Creative Studio team is part of the Marketing, Communications and Visitor Experience portfolio who work to attract and engage diverse audiences, grow earned revenue to support the Gallery's work, position the brand, and create inspiring and memorable experiences for everyone who visits.
This Senior Exhibition Designer reports to the Exhibition Design and Workshop Manager.
This position is an ongoing full-time position.