Associate Director of Design and Art Handling, Cantor Arts Center

In order to be successful,  you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. Extensive experience working at a major museum, art gallery, or cultural center with museum loans is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting and supporting an inclusive environment
• Demonstrated experience with building a culture of professionalism and collaboration at the highest level, driving teams to consistently achieve exceptional results.
• Demonstrated experience in comprehensive design process for museum installations, including staffing and team coordination, scheduling and budgeting, and overall design phasing and document packaging/preparation
• Demonstrated experience supervising designers, preparators, bargaining unit employees, and external contractors. Ability to operate with individual initiative and creativity while delegating to and mentoring staff is preferred
• Strong portfolio showcasing previous design projects and creative work
• Strong working knowledge of various design software applications such as Vectorworks, AutoCAD, or REVIT, 3D Studio MAX, Rhino, Sketchup, Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project), and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator) 
• Working knowledge of Experiential and Universal Design concepts and applications, and of ADA guidelines
• Demonstrated experience of the care and handling for fine art objects
• Extensive knowledge of fabrication and construction methods and art handling and installation techniques
• Working knowledge of electrical practice, electronics, and mechanical installations
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with senior leadership, museum project teams, and a variety of vendors
• Ability to work effectively and systematically on several projects simultaneously, meeting exhibition schedules on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards
• Ability to think abstractly and design creatively within a variety of public spaces. Ability to coordinate and graphically communicate design ideas and assemble presentations 
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbal and written, that are open, decisive, and proactive. Ability to organize and present design ideas clearly, persuasively, diplomatically, and professionally in a team setting
• Strong financial management skills and demonstrated success with operational budgeting, tracking and reporting on exhibition-design budgets. Skill to identify and fulfill needs and implement new administrative systems and strategies to manage multiple projects
• Capacity to coordinate high-volume work, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks
• Frequently stand/walk for extended periods of time; climb stairs; grasp lightly and forcefully /fine manipulation (files, tools)
• Occasionally climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, twist/bend/stoop/squat
• Frequently use a land-line telephone, two-way radio, and cellular device
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and move works of art, equipment, supplies, parcels, etc. of up to twenty-five (40) lbs.
• Ability to operate scissor lift, pump lift cart, and pallet jack. [for gallery inspections, lighting, moving casework]

Working Conditions:

• May be exposed to lead, paint, and/or acetone
• May be exposed to noise greater than 80db TWA
• May work at heights up to 10 feet or more
• May be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Cantor Arts Center and the Vice Presidency for the Arts, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. Let us know in your cover letter how your experience makes you a good fit for us. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

The expected pay range for this position is $120,038 - 135,000 per annum.

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Application Details:

For priority consideration, applications should be submitted before October 31, 2025. The start date for this role is anticipated for March 30, 2026.

Submit your application materials through Stanford Careers. Applications should include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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