Edwards Creative is seeking an experienced Exhibit Planner to lead the early conceptual and interpretive phases of museum and cultural projects. This role is central to shaping the big ideas, narratives, and visitor experiences that guide design and fabrication.  The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of interpretive planning, audience engagement, and museum best practices, and can confidently work with clients, internal teams, and stakeholders to translate complex stories into clear, buildable exhibit concepts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead exhibit planning and conceptual development for museum and cultural projects
• Develop interpretive frameworks, big ideas, themes, and narrative structures
• Create exhibit planning documents, including interpretive plans, matrices, content outlines, and concept descriptions
• Collaborate closely with design, project management, and fabrication teams to ensure concepts are feasible and aligned with budgets and schedules
• Facilitate client workshops, stakeholder meetings, and planning sessions
• Support artifact planning, media recommendations, and interactive strategies
• Ensure interpretive content aligns with institutional goals, audience needs, and accessibility standards
• Participate in proposal development, including planning scopes and budgets

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of professional experience in exhibit planning, interpretation, or museum experience development
• Strong understanding of museum best practices, interpretive theory, and visitor-centered design
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and presentation skills
• Experience working directly with museum clients and stakeholder groups
• Ability to translate abstract ideas into clear, actionable exhibit concepts
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with exhibit development workflows from planning through fabrication
• Experience collaborating with designers and fabricators is strongly preferred

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to shape meaningful museum and cultural projects across the Midwest
• Collaborative, creative, and respectful team environment
• Long-term career growth within an expanding exhibit design-build firm
• A role with real influence over project direction and visitor impact

Job Type:  Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Thursday (10-Hour Days)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Edwards Creative is searching for an experienced fabricator with experience in woodworking, metal work and CNC operation, to support our custom fabrication team. As an Exhibit Builder, this person will work collaboratively with our entire Edwards Creative team on projects. This person will construct and install exhibit structures, research exhibit components and techniques, build crates from drawings or sketches, safely use various power tools, and construct exhibits using various materials, such as woods, metals, laminates, foam, acrylics, glass, etc.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaboration & Communication

• • Communicate and collaborate with Industrial Designers and Creative Team to discuss best approaches and participate in “shop drawing review” audits to review project details and layouts prior to files being released to production.
  • Collaborate with the entire Edwards Creative Team on projects from the conceptual phase through design, production, assembly, and installation.
  • Effectively communicate with fabrication and creative teams to discuss the structural feasibility of plans and to suggest alternate methods of displaying objects in the exhibit.
  • Communicate with leadership to identify quantities of materials, hardware, and shop supporting items.
  • Ability to assist with estimating projects.
  • Ability to work with vendors to source material.

Fabrication Skills

• • Accurately interpret sketches or fabrication drawings and build components from blueprints.
  • Understand various build techniques and hardware necessary for successful results.
  • Cuts, assembles, and fastens parts to construct the framework and exhibit components of specified materials using hand and power tools.
  • Skilled finishing work and attention to detail.
  • Identify issues and take necessary steps to ensure the final product meets the intended results.
  • Ability to operate a CNC Machine.

Installation

• • Some travel and overnight installations.
  • Construct, assemble, and install displays in museums, exhibit galleries, trade shows, and corporate environments.
  • Good communication skills to work with maintenance and installation personnel.
  • Mounts fittings and fixtures, such as shelves, panel boards, and shadow boxes to the framework, using hand tools or adhesives.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and positively represent Edwards Creative.

Safety

• • Be able to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
  • Follow shop rules, safety, and health procedures to avoid accidents and hazards.
  • Capable of safely operating a forklift.
  • A valid driver’s license is required.
  • Safely operate company vehicles.

Project Management

• • Maintain the Edwards Creative reputation for thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and whatever-it-takes customer service.
  • Accurately track time and materials daily.
  • Capable of meeting deadlines and completing projects within the estimated time.

Requirements: 

• Prior fabrication experience.
• Ability to operate a CNC Machine
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Ability to move, carry and lift 60 pounds.
• Detail oriented and committed to the highest standards of quality.
• Responsible to maintaining a minimum of 32 billable hours per week and logging a minimum of 40 hours total for each week.
• Accurately track time and submit daily.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Able to complete all fabrication work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Able to fill out detailed and accurate production paperwork and time reports.
• Meet deadlines and fabrication goals.
• Be open to designs and projects that push boundaries, in other-words really cool projects.
• Ability to pass drug test and background check.
• Valid driver’s license.

Job Type:  Full-time

Work Location: In Person

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Thursday (10-Hour Days)

Ability to Commute / Relocate:

• Milan, IL 61264: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Fabrication: 5 years (Preferred)
• CNC Operations: 2 years (Preferred)

The ideal Project Manager is an energetic, collaborative, and extremely organized individual who manages the planning and implementation of special projects and installations. This seasoned professional brings expertise in project management and facilitates design build projects.

Qualifications:

The Ideal Candidate should have the following experience:

• Previous Project Management experience (certification is a plus)
• Creative thinker with a degree in marketing, communications, or business
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in completing projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Critical thinking abilities ad Risk management skills
• Sales mindset that sets the project up for company success and customer loyalty

Responsibilities:

• Work with Sales, Directors, Designers, Production Staff and Estimator to define project scope and objectives
• Organize and manage resources needed to complete each project in an efficient manner
• Track project costs to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to the client and stakeholders
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
• Ability to manage a wide variety and number of projects at the same time.

Job Type:  Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Thursday (10-Hour Days)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Location: Dubuque, IA

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Professional to join our team. This individual will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in the Dubuque, IA area and surrounding regional markets. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development, with a strong track record of driving revenue growth and expanding market share. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within determined territories. 
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive revenue growth and achieve sales targets. 
• Build and maintain relationships with potential clients, partners, and key stakeholders. 
• Deliver customized solutions for clients by collaborating with internal design, fabrication, and installation teams. 
• Represent Edwards Creative at networking events, industry trade shows, and conferences to increase brand visibility. 
• Achieve or exceed sales targets and business growth objectives. 

Qualifications: 

• 5 years proven experience in business development, sales, or a related role. 
• Strong understanding of sales processes, lead generation, and market analysis. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. 
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for client service. 
• Knowledge of the regional market and the ability to travel within the surrounding areas as needed. 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses. 
• Opportunity to work with a highly creative and innovative team. 
• Career growth potential in a dynamic and expanding company. 

Job Type:

• Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday – Thursday (10-hour days)

Edwards Creative is seeking an experienced graphics  and exhibit installer to join our team. The ideal person would be capable of professionally performing tasks in corporate environments, museum exhibit spaces, and tradeshow settings. Candidate must be committed to quality, always pay attention to details, consistently deliver outstanding customer service, and be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment. Some travel is necessary. Training for this role will be provided; however, there will be an expectation of general knowledge of installation techniques, familiarity with various hardware, and experience working with power tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Dependable, hard-working, and self-motivated individual who also can work well within a team setting.
• Able to install vinyl graphics, textured wall coverings, window films, plotted vinyl, and various types of wraps.
• Can install dimensional logos, lettering, and signs with various types of hardware & techniques.
• Responsibly handle and accurately install large, custom-built displays.
• Collaborate with project managers and curators to understand museum guidelines, procedures, and exhibit installation requirements.
• Understand installation techniques for various substrates, hardware, and finishing materials.
• Support our project managers, graphic production, and fabrication teams to meet client needs.
• Show excellent problem-solving skills and able to communicate effectively during installations.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and solve installation issues in the field.
• Capable of setting priorities of projects and completing jobs in a timely manner.
• Perform multiple tasks at the same time, adhering to strict timelines.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a good eye for quality.
• Capable of evaluating a site and taking accurate production measurements.
• Maintain Edwards Creative’s reputation for thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and whatever-it-takes customer service.

Requirements:

• Maintain a strong work ethic and strive to always support the team in a positive way.
• Accurately interpret installation instructions.
• Excellent customer service and team communication skills.
• Communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and co-workers.
• Communicate issues, concerns, and general feedback in a professional manner both internally and externally.
• Willingness to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment.
• Must have basic tool knowledge and experience operating.
• Complete all work in a timely and efficient manner within estimated time.
• Accurately fill out detailed production paperwork and time reports.
• Dependability, attendance, punctuality, and commitment are essential.
• Attend work on a regular basis. Adhere to all guidelines as outlined in the Edwards Creative Handbook.
• Willingness to work extra hours and possibly weekends to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate cooperation and teamwork in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the department.
• Available to travel for overnight installations.
• Able to stand during entire shift.
• Able to bend/twist at the waist and knees on a consistent basis.
• Must have full range of physical mobility in upper and lower body with full ability to lift, pull, and push product/equipment up to 100lbs.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Capable of safely performing tasks above ground level on structures like ladders, lifts, scaffolding, or elevated platforms.
• Follow shop rules, safety, and health procedures to avoid accidents and hazards.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday – Thursday (10-hour days)

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