McMullan Arts Leadership Internship, Exhibition Design

Position Summary

The Art Institute of Chicago’s department of Exhibition Design is excited to offer a McMullan Arts Leadership intern position to work with them. The McMullan Arts Leadership Intern in Exhibition Design will work directly with the exhibition design team as a contributing member on projects at various stages of development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Exhibition Design team on active projects, contributing to all phases of the design process from concept development through installation
• Produce design materials including floor plans, elevations, maquettes, and 3D models using software such as Vectorworks and SketchUp
• Conduct site surveys and model existing gallery spaces to support current and future exhibition planning
• Participate in regular team meetings and intern cohort programs, including mentorship check-ins and museum-wide professional development sessions

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student; recent graduates (within one year of graduation) will also be considered
• Applicants must be based in the Chicagoland area and/or attending school in the Chicagoland area over the course of the internship term
• Academic background in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, or a related field
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive mindset
• Interest in the relationship between art, architecture, and design
• Willingness to learn new software, including Vectorworks and SketchUp, if not already familiar

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, or Rhino
• Experience with model-making, spatial design, or exhibition-related projects
• Demonstrated ability to think critically about design in cultural or institutional contexts