The Peabody Essex Museum is seeking an extremely creative and strategic
thinker to be part of our award-winning Integrated Media Department. Come
create the transformative museum experiences that PEM is known for and help
define PEM's future as we move forward with our $650 million Campaign to
advance the museum's mission.

  
The Campaign includes $200 million for a 175,000-square-foot expansion
including $100 million to support creative new installations of the collection
and several infrastructure improvements to existing facilities. Our User
Experience Designer will develop engaging and innovative interactives that
help shape the visitor experience and establish PEM as a world-class 21st
century museum.

  
Reporting to the Director of Integrated Media, the User Experience Designer is
responsible for the design and production of all digital interactive
experiences. Digital platforms include websites, in gallery mobile
experiences, digital signage and wayfinding, interactive kiosks, immersive
media environments, and some digital branding initiatives. The User Experience
Designer collaborates with staff across the museum to conceptualize and design
interactive media for museum exhibitions and the reimagining of the
installation of the museum's permanent collection. This is a dream opportunity
to work in a mission-driven and highly creative environment implementing new
and innovative technologies (web, mobile, in gallery UX) that enhance the
experience of museum visitors.

  
We are looking for a person with a forward-thinking approach to responsive Web
design, as well as interest in emerging Web technologies, user-experience and
social networking trends.

The position requires:

• At least four years of experience in a fast-paced production environment

• B.A. or B.F.A. degree in Human Computer Interaction, Digital Media, Design
or a related artistic field, or a relevant combination of education and
experience

• Strong portfolio that includes both user experience and user centered design

• A basic understanding of HTML5, PHP, MySQL and a proven track record of
working with developers to effectively realize their designs

  
Interested candidates should send their resumes with cover letters and salary
requirements to Human Resources, Peabody Essex Museum, East India Square,
Salem, MA 01970-3783, or apply by email to [log in to unmask] For more information
about PEM check out our employment page http://www.pem.org/about/_employment/



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