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Orbus Visual Communications

Exhibit Detailer

Woodridge, IL · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

Create Bills of Materials (BOM) for fabrication and production * Coordinate with project managers, designers, and production teams to ensure accuracy. * Ensure designs align with standard exhibit ...

Ideum

Fabrication Floor Manager

Corrales, NM

$65K - $75K/yr

Our exhibit and touch table clients are world-famous museums, zoos, aquariums, and Fortune 500 companies located around the world. This position does not regularly create fabrication drawings.

State of Mississippi

Exhibits Fabricator

Jackson, MS · On-site

$43K - $50K/yr

This individual will provide technical expertise in exhibit fabrication, promote safe work practices, maintain an organized and efficient workshop, and help deliver engaging, accessible, and high ...

Ideum

Fabrication Floor Manager

Corrales, NM · On-site

Our exhibit and touch table clients are world-famous museums, zoos, aquariums, and Fortune 500 companies located around the world. This position does not regularly create fabrication drawings.

Ideum

Fabrication Floor Manager

Corrales, NM · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Our exhibit and touch table clients are world-famous museums, zoos, aquariums, and Fortune 500 companies located around the world. This position does not regularly create fabrication drawings.

Maverick Concepts

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Digital Fabrication Specialist

Dallas, TX · On-site

$20 - $30/hr

... · Exhibit fabrication · Retail display manufacturing · Aerospace composites · Cabinet/CNC woodworking · Architectural millwork · Packaging manufacturing · Industrial prototyping · Model ...

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How much do exhibit fabrication jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for exhibit fabrication in the United States is $21.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for someone working in exhibit fabrication?

Exhibit Fabricators are typically involved in constructing, assembling, and installing displays or structures according to detailed plans and specifications. Their daily tasks often include reading blueprints, selecting appropriate materials, operating power tools and machinery, and collaborating with designers and project managers to ensure the finished product meets quality and safety standards. Fabricators may also troubleshoot technical challenges on-site and participate in packing, transporting, and setting up exhibits at venues or museums. This hands-on role is both creative and practical, offering variety in tasks and the satisfaction of seeing projects come to life.

What is exhibit fabrication?

An Exhibit Fabrication job involves designing, constructing, and assembling displays, exhibits, or installations for museums, trade shows, galleries, and other venues. Fabricators work with various materials such as wood, metal, acrylic, and fabrics to bring creative concepts to life. This role requires skills in carpentry, welding, painting, and sometimes electronics or lighting. Exhibit fabricators collaborate with designers, curators, and clients to ensure exhibits meet aesthetic and functional requirements. Attention to detail and problem-solving are essential for creating engaging, durable, and safe displays.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in exhibit fabrication, and why are they important?

Exhibit Fabrication professionals need proficiency in construction, carpentry, welding, and an understanding of design principles, typically supported by experience or vocational training. Familiarity with tools such as CNC machines, CAD software, power tools, and safety certifications like OSHA are often required. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication help individuals excel in this field. These abilities are crucial to ensure exhibits are built safely, accurately, and collaboratively to meet client and institutional standards.

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Infographic showing various Exhibit Fabrication job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,624 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Director of Exhibit Development and Fabrication

Discovery Cube

Santa Ana, CA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Position:

The Director of Exhibit Development and Fabrication is responsible for assisting the Vice President in creating new exhibits and installations in Discovery Cube Orange County and Los Angeles from conception, through planning, to installation.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategy to grow Discovery Cube's in-house abilities to fabricate exhibits.
  • Build and manage a team of skilled positions combined of full-time, part-time, and contract labor.
  • Manage exhibit project development from ideation to installation.
  • Prepare exhibit fabrication timelines, budgets, expenditure tracking reports throughout project development.
  • Foster collaboration with other Cube departments to ensure their needs are included in the exhibit design
  • Draw fabrication details for production and keep a library of exhibit fabrication details for reproduction.
  • Create maintenance manuals for exhibit upkeep.
  • Develop & manage new traveling exhibition program strategy with same project reporting requirements.
  • Maintain good relationships with partner museums for traveling exhibition program.
  • Research & brainstorm exhibit ideas that unite educational goals with unique / engaging / immersive experiences.
  • Define, organize, and articulate museum experience ideas through presentations, briefs, flowcharts, spreadsheets, mood boards and mock-ups before / while contracting with fabricators and partners.
  • Work with partners as they develop the physical and digital assets of installations.
  • Facilitate the work of graphic producers, physical designers and fabricators, and media designers and producers with appropriate script and asset information
  • Conduct observations of current exhibit for impact, engagement, and durability.
  • Prepare and provide exhibit-related materials for other internal stakeholders, including marketing, development, education, operations, and membership, and others as requested.
  • Oversee planning, managing and staging of new projects and exhibit installations, including test and adjust, training and post-opening experience.
  • Stay up to date with museum / attraction / education trends through site visits and online research.

Qualifications:

  • Overall understanding of exhibition or themed set/props development from concept development through installation, as well as standards and best practices.
  • Proven experience managing, growing, and retaining a project team of diverse skill sets.
  • At least five to ten years of experience managing fabrication teams of exhibits or themed sets/props.
  • At least five to ten years of experience traveling exhibition or themed sets/props.
  • At least five to seven years of experience in a museum or interpretive position preferred.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated high level of competency with Microsoft Office software.
  • Excellent research, writing, editing and oral communications skills, including public speaking.
  • Ability to manage many projects at one time, prioritizing, meeting deadlines and planning for high efficiency.
  • Ability to analyze and track results.
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
  • Accountability: we are accountable for delivering on our commitments.
  • Effectiveness: we believe being effective allows us to best realize the mission of the institution.
  • Must be available, and have reliable transportation to travel to Orange County and Los Angeles campuses

What's In It For You:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Optional supplemental insurance coverage
  • 401K with up to 4% match after one year for full-time employees
  • 14 Free general admission tickets per year
  • 4 Bubblefest tickets plus admission
  • 10% of on-site dining and shopping discount
  • Employee discounts through ADP
  • Accrued paid time off for full-time employees
  • 10 paid company holidays

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