Job Description

Design Lead — Museums & Experience Centres

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Design the spaces where stories are told.

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Lead spatial design development from concept to construction for museums and experience centres across Australia.

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About Xzibit

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Xzibit is an Australian design house for museums, galleries, and experience centres. We are storytellers. We design and deliver everything from national museums to small-town local history galleries — displays, spaces, experiences, and stories.

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About the role

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You'll be the primary design executor on our projects: taking creative concepts from the Creative Lead and developing them into concept drawings, 3D renders, and detailed design documentation ready for construction. A good week might mean building renders for a client presentation, resolving detailed design for fabrication, and working with project managers to keep everything on track.

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This is a hands-on design role for an experienced spatial designer who loves the craft — not a step away from the drawing board. You'll report to the Head of Museums & Experience Centres and lead a small team including a Graphic Designer.

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What you'll be doing

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- Translate creative concepts into concept drawings, 3D renders, and detailed design documentation

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- Produce high-quality 3D visualisations, mood boards, and design presentations for client approval

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- Progress designs through every stage, from first concept to construction-ready documentation

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- Ensure designs meet Australian Standards, Safety in Design best practice, and accessibility requirements

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- Review team output and give clear, actionable feedback to keep quality consistent

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- Schedule and manage design tasks across the team,



working with project managers on timelines and resourcing

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- Support and develop the designers in your team through on-the-job guidance

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What you'll bring

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Must have:

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- Solid experience in spatial, exhibition, or environmental design — taking projects from concept through to detailed design and construction

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- Advanced skills in Sketchup 3D modelling, rendering, and design documentation software including Indesign and Adobe Suite

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- Working knowledge of Australian Standards and Safety in Design principles as they apply to built environments

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- The ability to run multiple projects at once and keep them on time and on budget

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- Clear communication — with clients, fabricators, project managers, and within the team

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Nice to have:

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- Experience designing for museums, galleries, visitor centres, or branded environments

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- Experience mentoring or coordinating other designers

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What we offer

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- Work that makes a difference in the real world — spaces the public visits, not decks that sit in a drawer

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- A team-oriented team where your ideas directly shape projects and company growth

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- A team that shares knowledge generously and pitches in wherever needed

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- Annual professional development for every team member

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- competitive salary, performance based bonus, plus some great perks like flexible work and cool social events

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How to apply

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Send your CV and a portfolio showing spatial design work from concept through to detailed documentation.

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Applications without a portfolio won't be considered.

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We will be reviewing candidates as they apply - we are keen to appoint someone for this role ASAP. - could it be you?

📌 Design Lead - Museums & Experience Centres (Toowoomba)
🏢 Xzibit
📍 Toowoomba