Provides guidance on strategies and implements best practices of design thinking for successful project planning and execution. Collaborates with clients to develop exhibit concepts and storyboards for physical and digital media interactives to ensure interpretive goals are met. Creates detail drawings and specifies construction materials ensuring projects are buildable and in budget. Develops graphic standards and provides production-ready graphic files.

Oversaw the entire design process, from initial research through final design, construction documentation, and fabrication supervision for the Aquarium’s exhibition projects. Created unique, rich design sketches, renderings, and fabrication documents. Provided clear performance feedback to department staff, set project expectations, and gave assessments of work performed. Engaged directly with Steering Committee and Board, ensuring their involvement throughout the creative process. Collaborated with other divisions to ensure live-animal experiences were engaging for visitors while keeping the wellbeing of the living collection top of mind. Kept abreast of trends and best practices, including accessibility and universal design.

Responsible for leading the design team on over 60 exhibitions, with budgets from $100,000 to $8 million. Worked closely with clients, graphic designers, media specialists and exhibit developers to create spaces for discovery and connection that drive visitorship and support revenue generation along with meeting each client’s mission. Participated in public and fund-raising meetings with project stakeholders during all phases of design. Supervised fabrication, preparation of artwork, and installation of completed exhibitions. Self motivated worker who started East Coast satellite office of Split Rock Studios.