Exhibit Design Technician
Core
Design, fabricate, build, and maintain naturalistic animal exhibits, themed playgrounds, and public art installations at the North Carolina Zoo.
Role type
Exhibit Design Technician (hands-on fabrication and construction)
Builds
Animal enclosures, educational interpretive exhibits, playgrounds, and public art components
Domain
Zoology + Exhibit Design + Construction
Required skills
3D design, exhibit fabrication, construction documentation, project management, material research, animal behavior research, tool operation (welding, woodworking, power tools), ladder climbing, confined space work
Preferred skills
3D fabrication software, large-scale power tool proficiency, construction drawing interpretation
Technologies
PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Responsibilities
Translate abstract concepts into functioning exhibit objects; prepare budgets, schedules, and site plans; research animal natural history and behaviors; fabricate artificial rocks, trees, and enrichment items; install and maintain exhibits; coordinate with architects, contractors, and animal curators
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC