Melbourne, Australia
Designer
at National Gallery of Victoria
National Gallery of Victoria is seeking a designer to join its team in Melbourne, Australia.
VPS 3.1 $71,853 gross per annum + 10% superannuation
Full time, fixed term for two years’.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on 13 December 2021.
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is seeking a designer to support the exhibition design team with key exhibition and infrastructure projects. This position is responsible for assisting in the development of creative design concepts and solutions for permanent and temporary exhibitions, programs, events and commercial projects.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note we will only be reviewing applications that provide the following:
- CV
- A statement addressing the key selection criteria in the role statement
- Portfolio
About the position
You will undertake design and planning for temporary exhibitions, collection displays, events, programs and commercial projects including the preparation of concepts, design development, specifications and documentation drawings for build and tendering purposes, arranging quotes and procurement of approved services and project administration.
Other key responsibilities include:
- undertaking and supporting exhibition design team in CAD documentation for exhibitions and displays for construction purposes including design and production of environmental graphics
- preparing schedules and cost estimates to inform planning and budgeting for the exhibition design resources and employing project management methodologies to ensure successful outcomes on time and within budget
- ensuring effective liaison and collaboration with NGV staff at all levels and managing external contractors on all aspects of exhibition design and commercial projects including production, coordination, scheduling and project and risk management to ensure outcomes are safe, timely and delivered within budget
To be successful you will have an approved degree in interior design, architecture or allied field, coupled with proven experience in a design environment, preferably controlling design projects. You have the proven ability to execute the design process of a project, from conceptual visualisation through to final CAD documentation drawings and specifications for build and quotation purposes, production of documents for graphics and project administration. You can produce project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified, regularly communicating with and supporting project team members and ensuring project objectives are met by anticipating and managing potential and emerging issues. You observe fine details, identifying gaps in information, looks for logical sequences of information and highlights practical considerations of plans and activities. You confidently convey ideas and information in a clear and interesting way and adapts presentations to suit the audience and ensures written communications contain the necessary information to achieve their purpose.
How to apply
For full application details and a copy of the role statement, please refer to our website.
Applications close at 5pm on 13 December 2021.