The Whitney Museum seeks a Spring 2026 Exhibition Design intern to assist with exhibition planning, model making, and installation support in a hybrid paid internship.
Your Role
Here’s what you will be doing:
• Participate in departmental design charrettes and meetings with exhibition curators to review design concepts and art layouts
• Attend planning meetings involving colleagues across the institution (via Zoom and in-person)
• Assist in making art layouts, scaled maquettes of artwork, study models, full scale mockups, and presentation materials
• Observe and assist on the floor during construction and installation when possible
About You
The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in an architecture or related design program
• Possess 2D drafting skills, preferably Vectorworks; 3D modeling skills, preferably Rhino and V-Ray; and fluency in Adobe Suite
• Facility with building both study and finish models
• Ability to think abstractly and creatively with attention to detail
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment on simultaneous projects
• Undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in accredited academic year programs, having completed at least one year of academic coursework (freshmen not eligible)
• Demonstrated interest in art and art history preferred but students in all majors encouraged to apply
• Submission of a design portfolio link required with application
• Previous museum experience not required
Compensation & Benefits
• Paid stipend of $3000
• Generous support provided by Julie and Doug Ostrover for Ostrover Family Academic Year Interns
Training & Development
• Exposure to the exhibition realization process from conception to installation
• Work alongside designers and curators to develop exhibition narratives and environments
• Training in developing scaled models, architectural drawings, and critical art layout evaluation
• Learn tools used to communicate spatial and conceptual ideas within the institution
Career Progression
• Gain skills in assessing art checklists, three-dimensional thinking, and fundamentals of exhibition design planning
• Insight into operations of a large museum and interdisciplinary collaboration affecting exhibition design
How to Apply
• Submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the arts and culture space and what you hope to bring to the role
• Include a link to your design portfolio
This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
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