Summer Costume Design& Props Intern

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Department: Exhibits

Supervisor Title: Senior Exhibit Designer

Classification: Intern, Temporary Part-time, Unpaid

Commitment: May - August 2019. Requires 150 hours total (15 hours per week)

About Minnesota Children's Museum

Minnesota Children’s Museum’s mission is sparking children’s learning through play. We are dedicated to providing children with a hands-on and stimulating environment to explore and discover. With locations in St. Paul and Rochester, MCM employs 65 full-time and 65 part-time employees and engages over 1,300 volunteers annually. At MCM our workplace values that guide how we work together are: Play, Include, Grow, Serve and Strive

Minnesota Children’s Museum is dedicated to growing a diverse and culturally competent team of highly engaged staff and volunteers to reflect and equitably serve the vibrant community around us. We embrace differences in age, ability, color, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation. We strongly encourage the application of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to: Black, Indigenous, and people of color; immigrants and refugees; LBGTQIA individuals; people with disabilities; religious minorities; and the elderly.

Position Summary

The 3D Design Intern will support the work of exhibit designers while experiencing the workflow and processes of a creative design department and the working environment inside a museum. The intern will be responsible for a variety of design tasks, including the creation of needed items such as computer models, drawings, and practical models and may prototype interactives. The intern will work as part of a collaborative team of exhibit designers, traveling exhibits staff, and visitor experience staff and will communicate designs effectively to other team members for feedback and approval. The intern will prepare presentation materials and assist staff in communicating a variety of design elements to both internal and external audiences. Additionally, the intern will learn the unique design opportunities and challenges in creating items for hands-on, interactive, play-based exploration for visitors of all ages.

Major Job Accountabilities

The exact duties and projects will be determined by mutual agreement of the intern and museum staff. All duties will be carried out with the direction and supervision of the Exhibits department.

• Create, update and maintain 3D solid models and shop drawings for exhibits 3D CAD
• Work from design documents and input from Senior Exhibit Designer, Exhibit Production Manager and Project Manager
• Prepare models, plans, elevations as required for shop fabrication
• Generate cut files for piece/parts for CNC operations
• Prepare drawing and specification sheet packages for submittal to internal/external clients
• Generate required piece/part drawings to effectively communicate fabrication details
• Research materials and update materials library

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

1. Formal education in related field (design, drafting, architecture, industrial arts) or related experience
2. Coursework and experience with CAD software and surface modeling programs (experience with VectorWorks, AutoCAD, and SketchUp preferred, exposure to Aspire CNC routing driver software preferred)
3. Experience in design of objects or items for public use such as in an exhibit, events, or other
4. Ability to take initiative and willingness to work independently
5. Ability to work well as a member of a team with the ability to maintain focus on individual goals
6. Results-oriented mindset with the ability to proactively set goals and problem solve
7. Clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication skills
8. Microsoft computer skills (Windows, Outlook)
9. Shop fabrication experience and working knowledge of shop materials is a plus

Training Provided

• Intern Orientation
• Assignment training
• Design and presentation feedback from Senior Exhibit Designer and Exhibit Designers

Applications accepted until position is filled. Examples of work or link to a portfolio of work is a plus. Submit online application, resume, and cover letter at www.mcm.org/jobs