Exhibit Art Specialist

This class is responsible for creating artwork used in museum exhibits and support material and supporting the Curator in other aspects of exhibit design, research and fabrication.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Creates exhibit artwork and support materials such as posters, flyers, brochures and signs; designs art and copy layouts; draws or paints illustrations; creates original paintings, murals and maps.
   
• Assists in exhibit fabrication, installation, movement and dismantling including designing, arranging, painting or sketching backgrounds, fixtures and other materials, matting and framing documents, obtaining materials and supplies, etc.
   
• Assists in exhibit design by providing ideas on plans and arrangement of layout, drawing or building scale models, preparing renderings and illustration.
   
• Researches various subjects for exhibits such as design, layout of exhibit space, objects to borrow, assembling of 18th century clothing etc. using research check list and summary formats provided by superiors.
   
• Conducts oral interviews with individuals to obtain information, documents and objects that are related to exhibits.
   
• Write and/or edit exhibits labels as required.
   
• Provides technical assistance to other State agencies and historical groups on exhibit materials and techniques.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Exhibit Art Specialist 
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in graphics and printing work such as planning, designing, creating or producing artistic visual materials, utilizing various techniques and equipment for the development of informational/educational media such as publications, exhibits, outdoor signage, displays and brochures.
2. Six months experience in using graphics and printing equipment such as digital or off set printers, graphic design equipment, finishing equipment, sign production equipment and machinery.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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