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Experience Design Internship

Posted: February 21, 2020 by MAEE Administration

Category: Science Museum of Minnesota

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Experience Design Internship
Job Type
  • Internship - Paid
Organization Science Museum of Minnesota
Job Description

Imagine yourself here. Be a part of something great at Science Museum of Minnesota.

The Science Museum of Minnesota knows that the diversity in our communities generates better ideas, inspires creativity and is essential to building a positive workplace. As an employer of choice, we hire and retain the best employees by valuing differences, creating a collaborative work environment, and providing promotional and career development opportunities. Read our Statement on Equity and Inclusion.

Join our Museum Experiences team as an Experience Design Intern. Experience Design interns assist the Science Museum of Minnesota experience design team in creating exemplary museum experiences, while gaining valuable experience in the unique field of museum experience design.

Work Environment: Open office environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Help create digital and physical assets of museum experiences for use as a tool to present, evaluate, and modify based on project team needs. These assets include, but are not limited to, digital and physical 3D models, floor plans, concept sketches, technical draftings, and graphic design elements.
  • Manage digital assets across multiple projects using file structures, version control systems, databases, and cloud-based storage systems.
  • Participate in project team discussions on exhibits, and offer creative ideas and design suggestions for exhibit experiences.
  • Understand and advocate for universal accessibility in the design of exhibit experiences.
  • Prioritize work to ensure that the workflow is efficient and in line with the project's goals and within the scope of the project team.
  • Work with the design team in seeking out new and emerging techniques to help assess the viability of their use in exhibit experiences.
  • Understand and promote the value that the visitor is the ultimate client for the work of the project team.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be currently enrolled in secondary education program in the design field, Graphic Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Technical Design, Theatrical Design or closely related field.
  • Demonstrate some proficiency in 3D and/or 2D design software such as AutoCad, Sketchup, Revit, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Demonstrate some knowledge of industry standard technologies and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Curiosity towards the scientific endeavor desired.
  • Cultural competency and experience working with diverse communities.
  • Willingness to be open and respectful of all backgrounds.
  • Fluency in language(s) other than English valued (Hmong, Somali, Spanish).

Starting Pay Rate: $15.00+ hourly / Depending on Qualifications.

The job duties describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list. For some positions, detailed procedures may be outlined in supplemental documents.

We exist to turn on the science and inspire learning, inform policy and improve lives. We envision a world in which all people have the power to use science to make lives better. We value science as an essential literacy and strive for inclusion inside and out so that our museum and our people reflect and respond to the diverse needs and cultures of our community. It is the museum’s policy and practice to hire and promote qualified job seekers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Location Saint Paul, MN
Expires 2020-03-09
Link https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SCI1003/JobBoard/c166f9af-3e28-a8e2-590c-1b51cbf69a53/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9c8f651a-6bb1-4b46-bc1d-44c680714b7f
MAEE Partner Science Museum of Minnesota
Experience Design Internship
  • Internship - Paid
Science Museum of Minnesota
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Expires: 2020-03-09
Link: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/SCI1003/JobBoard/c166f9af-3e28-a8e2-590c-1b51cbf69a53/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9c8f651a-6bb1-4b46-bc1d-44c680714b7f
MAEE Partner: Science Museum of Minnesota
Job Description:

Imagine yourself here. Be a part of something great at Science Museum of Minnesota.

The Science Museum of Minnesota knows that the diversity in our communities generates better ideas, inspires creativity and is essential to building a positive workplace. As an employer of choice, we hire and retain the best employees by valuing differences, creating a collaborative work environment, and providing promotional and career development opportunities. Read our Statement on Equity and Inclusion.

Join our Museum Experiences team as an Experience Design Intern. Experience Design interns assist the Science Museum of Minnesota experience design team in creating exemplary museum experiences, while gaining valuable experience in the unique field of museum experience design.

Work Environment: Open office environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Help create digital and physical assets of museum experiences for use as a tool to present, evaluate, and modify based on project team needs. These assets include, but are not limited to, digital and physical 3D models, floor plans, concept sketches, technical draftings, and graphic design elements.
  • Manage digital assets across multiple projects using file structures, version control systems, databases, and cloud-based storage systems.
  • Participate in project team discussions on exhibits, and offer creative ideas and design suggestions for exhibit experiences.
  • Understand and advocate for universal accessibility in the design of exhibit experiences.
  • Prioritize work to ensure that the workflow is efficient and in line with the project's goals and within the scope of the project team.
  • Work with the design team in seeking out new and emerging techniques to help assess the viability of their use in exhibit experiences.
  • Understand and promote the value that the visitor is the ultimate client for the work of the project team.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be currently enrolled in secondary education program in the design field, Graphic Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Technical Design, Theatrical Design or closely related field.
  • Demonstrate some proficiency in 3D and/or 2D design software such as AutoCad, Sketchup, Revit, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Demonstrate some knowledge of industry standard technologies and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Curiosity towards the scientific endeavor desired.
  • Cultural competency and experience working with diverse communities.
  • Willingness to be open and respectful of all backgrounds.
  • Fluency in language(s) other than English valued (Hmong, Somali, Spanish).

Starting Pay Rate: $15.00+ hourly / Depending on Qualifications.

The job duties describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list. For some positions, detailed procedures may be outlined in supplemental documents.

We exist to turn on the science and inspire learning, inform policy and improve lives. We envision a world in which all people have the power to use science to make lives better. We value science as an essential literacy and strive for inclusion inside and out so that our museum and our people reflect and respond to the diverse needs and cultures of our community. It is the museum’s policy and practice to hire and promote qualified job seekers from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

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