Senior 3D Museum Designer

Full Job Description

Mather & Co are looking for an ambitious Senior 3D Museum Designer to join our creative team in Wilmslow – a designer who is passionate about what we do, and wants to create inspiring spaces within museums, visitor attractions, sports and the heritage sector.

We are seeking someone with at least 5 years’ experience working in museum exhibition design, who can take a project from early thoughts to on-site delivery. We want you to be fully engaged in each stage of the design process - taking ownership of your creative approach and looking after the project all the way through from concept to completion.

Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working both individually and collaboratively with the Design Directors, and studio team to progress projects from inception to completion.

• Working with the team from issue of a brief to generate creative concepts for new and on-going projects as well as tenders/pitches for new business.

• Producing and delivering presentations for clients and contractors.

• Direct client experience, leading projects with agency and clear communication.

• Creation of design that understands collections and content through interpretive planning and creative storytelling.

• Design visualisation skills.

• Undertaking co-ordination on projects with the wider design and client team, for example architects, access consultants, curators, film & media consultants, lighting design, contractors, and installation teams.

• Producing accurate and comprehensive technical drawings, compiling project samples, managing schedules, and specifying products, materials, and finishes.

• Carrying out tasks relating to CDM 2015 regulations and requirements.

• Attending site visits (including during project installation), contractor/workshop quality control visits, meetings and client presentations as required. Regular travel within the UK and sometimes abroad should be expected.

Due to the collaborative nature of our work, your presence working in the studio is essential.

About you

Essential:

• Experience working in design for museum and heritage environments with demanding display and conservation requirements.

• Educated to degree standard in exhibition design, interior design, interior architecture, product design, or related subject.

• At least 5 years’ relevant design experience in museums, visitor experience and experiential environments.

• Ability to develop innovative ideas and solutions and to communicate those quickly and effectively.

• Knowledge of relevant working practices, guidelines, and regulations (including CDM 2015), industry technologies, sustainability, finishes and materials.

• Strong IT skills and working knowledge of design software including SketchUp Pro, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud suite and Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and Teams.

• Strong and clear presentation and communication skills.

• Experience in creating and managing technical drawings and related information for all stages of a project.

• Able to work independently and as part of the larger design team.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to take on board and implement feedback.

• Able to work with attention to detail, consistency, and accuracy.

• Able and willing to work flexibly in support of the company and be comfortable with travel and routinely shifting demands and priorities.

• Pro-active ‘can do’ approach.

Desirable:

• Experience working in design for retail spaces, bar, or café spaces.

• Hand drawing skills.

• Lighting design, interior design, or architectural design experience.

• BIM experience.

• Full clean UK Driving license.

About us 

Mather & Co are multi-disciplinary designers, interpretive developers, researchers, master planners and project managers. We are always looking for new ways to tell engaging stories. It is our ability to tell imaginative and emotive stories that defines our approach and makes our visitor experiences unique - experiences that inspire our clients. We understand how to make buildings work. We know how to maximize their potential and deliver holistic end-to-end visitor experiences that celebrate our incredible industry.

Everyone at Mather & Co is passionate about what we do. Over the past 30 years we have had the great privilege of completing a vast array of fantastic projects throughout the UK and abroad.

How to apply

Please send us your:

• CV
• Portfolio (PDF or online link) with samples of both technical drawings and creative work
• Cover letter telling us why you think you would be a great fit for the role. The letter should include your present notice period and salary.

Please send your application to for the attention of Kim Kherlopian (Managing Director). Applications directed to any other email address will not be considered. We regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to those unsuccessful applicants. All candidates must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

The closing date for applications is Friday 17th May 2024, at 5.00pm