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Exhibition Technician

Tasks and duties

Exhibition technicians may do some or all of the following:

• prepare for an exhibition by constructing props and making object supports
• plan and coordinate new exhibitions, including budgets
• design and build models, furnishings and fittings
• install exhibitions and arrange artefacts for display
• arrange for contractors, such as painters, to install parts of an exhibition
• set up any sound and visual effects
• monitor and maintain exhibitions while they’re on public display
• run workshops and complete maintenance work in the museum or gallery.

Skills and knowledge

Exhibition technicians need to:

• know about a wide range of building materials and methods
• be skilled in reading and interpreting designers' plans
• have creative ability
• have practical and technical skills such as carpentry, metalwork or spray-painting
• know about occupational safety and health requirements for safe building practices and lifting techniques
• have good computer, budgeting and organisational skills
• be good with people and communication.

Exhibition technicians may need to know about lighting techniques, graphics and 3-D design, conservation practices and fine arts.

Personal qualities

Exhibition technicians need to be:

• practical
• good at thinking creatively to find solutions to problems
• accurate, with an eye for detail 
• able to work to deadlines
• patient 
• able to work well in a team and with a diverse range of people