Hiring Company
The J. Paul Getty Museum

Hiring Company URL
www.getty.edu

Location
West Los Angeles

Job Description
The Exhibition Design Department of the J. Paul Getty Museum seeks a Designer I. This position develops original design concepts and solutions for: exhibitions; permanent collection gallery installations; public spaces (interior architecture, space planning, lighting, furnishings, art support); site wayfinding; environmental, promotional and print graphics; and media design. Participates in meetings with design staff and internal clients to define project context, scope and strategy. Communicates with work group participants about project progress. Creates accurate plans, models, drawings, samples and specifications throughout the planning and installation process. Suggests methods, materials and techniques for the presentation of works of art. Develops and maintains appropriate documentation of exhibition design information, specifications and as-built drawings for departmental project files. Provides design support for routine label and signage production.

Company Profile
One of the largest supporters of arts in the world, the J. Paul Getty Trust is an international cultural and philanthropic institution that focuses on the visual arts in all their dimensions. The Getty serves both the general public and a wide range of professional communities in Los Angeles and throughout the world.

Through the work of the four Getty programsâ€"the Museum, Research Institute, Conservation Institute, and Foundationâ€"the Getty aims to further knowledge and nurture critical seeing through the growth and presentation of its collections and by advancing the understanding and preservation of the world's artistic heritage. The Getty pursues this mission with the conviction that cultural awareness, creativity, and aesthetic enjoyment are essential to a vital and civil society.

Submission Email (or URL)
jobs@getty.edu

Submission Requirements
The qualified candidate will have a BA/BFA in Design (Exhibition, Graphic, Industrial, Interior, and Environmental) or Architecture. 1-3 years design experience and working experience and familiarity with Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Vectorworks (AutoCAD).
Please email cover letter and resume to jobs@getty.edu indicating in the subject line, Designer I/ AT. No calls, please. EOE.