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 transparent, 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 collaborative 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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market-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 (Bundaberg Central)
🏢 Xzibit
📍 Bundaberg Central