Museum Exhibition and Planning Specialist World-Class Art Destination

About the Client

Our client is a landmark cultural institution located in Abu Dhabi dedicated to showcasing modern and contemporary art from across the world with a special focus on narratives from West Asia North Africa and South Asia. Designed to be a global platform for artistic dialogue it brings together visionary architecture ambitious curatorial programming and community engagement to inspire new ways of thinking. This institution is part of Abu Dhabis broader mission to cultivate a dynamic cultural landscape and strengthen the emirates role as a leading hub for arts and creativity.

Job Purpose

The Museum Exhibition and Planning Specialist is responsible for conceptualizing designing and executing engaging museum exhibitions. This role involves collaborating with curators educators designers and other stakeholders to develop exhibition themes layouts and interpretive materials. The specialist ensures that exhibitions are educational accessible and in alignment with the museums mission and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the planning development and installation of museum exhibitions from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with curators educators conservators and external partners to develop exhibition content and themes.
• Coordinate logistics for exhibition design including layout lighting display cases and multimedia components.
• Oversee the creation of interpretive materials such as labels wall texts catalogs and digital content.
• Develop project timelines budgets and resource allocation plans for exhibition projects.
• Ensure compliance with museum standards for safety accessibility and conservation.
• Supervise installation teams and contractors during exhibition setup and takedown.
• Conduct post-exhibition evaluations and gather feedback for future improvement.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in exhibition design museum education and visitor engagement.
• Assist with grant writing and reporting for exhibition-related funding.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Museum Studies Art History Exhibition Design or related field;
• Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in museum exhibition planning or related areas.
• Strong project management skills including budgeting and scheduling.
• Proficiency in exhibition design software and digital tools (e.g. SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of museum standards for accessibility conservation and visitor experience.
• Creative problem-solving and organizational abilities.