Designers & Fabricators
Kinetic Architecture & Interactive Exhibits
Opportunities
Turner Exhibits is a custom design and fabrication firm, led by ideas and a culture of collaboration. Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our kinetic architecture, interpretive exhibit, and immersive environment project portfolios.
The diverse perspectives of your future colleagues and clients will inspire and challenge you to be extraordinary as you create transformational and memorable experiences. We partner with pioneers of technology, discerning homeowners, cultural institutions, and design leaders to develop custom solutions that are expertly crafted, durable, and safe.
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We are currently hiring for the following positions:
- Designer
Project Manager
Posted 12/20/24, open until filled
Are you an organized, positive, and collaborative Project Management professional interested in leading multidisciplinary teams as part of our custom Design|Build Firm? Join us.
This position is a member of the Project Management Team. It is exempt, full-time, and reports directly to the President.
Your Role at a Glance
As a member of a multidisciplinary design, fabrication, and installation team, you will plan, coordinate, and direct custom kinetic architecture and permanent exhibit projects for private, corporate, and not-for-profit clients located throughout the U.S. and Canada. You will plan and lead all aspects of the project’s lifecycle, including planning, estimating, design, fabrication, construction administration, and maintenance. Additionally, in partnership with your Account Manager, you will represent Turner Exhibits in our project relationships with clients, vendors, design partners, and organizations or individuals responsible for enforcing code/standard requirements.
This position will offer you opportunities to grow within the firm and give you exposure to an innovative, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment.
In Your New Role, You Will
• Attend client meetings, often with Account Manager and/or Designer.
• Proactively set and manage client expectations with regular project status updates.
• Author project proposals and change agreements.
• Create budgets and progressively refine project estimates – working from rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates to guaranteed maximum price (GMP) fixed bids.
• Compose and proactively manage project schedules.
• Anticipate and plan for project staffing, shop space, tools, machines, equipment, vendor expertise, and financing.
• Make or approve all project-related purchasing, including sourcing components, evaluating vendors, and administering subcontracts.
• Generate client invoices, update schedule of values (SOV) documents, and validate project forecasts each month.
• Author closeout documentation, including as-built drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, project archives, and warranties.
What You Will Need to Succeed
• Curiosity and interest to learn.
• Significant industry knowledge relevant to industries served (architecture, exhibits, art).
• Strong organizational skills: ability to manage, prioritize, and delegate concurrent and competing tasks while efficiently and effectively communicating task and project status.
• Active listening proficiency.
• Effective written, verbal, and visual communications skills.
• Calm, controlled demeanor – ability to navigate conflicts, identify issues, facilitate discussions, and work with others to solve complex problems under pressure.
• Planning skills – ability to anticipate customer needs, resource requirements, and proactively identify potential challenges.
Additional Requirements
• Valid WA state driver’s license, enhanced driver’s license, or valid passport.
• Valid WA state automobile liability insurance.
• Willingness to travel for site surveying and installation supervision.
• Ability to perform work in U.S. and Canada (no felony arrest record).
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds.
• Willingness to participate in customer-required drug testing.
Benefits
In addition to a dynamic and creative culture, Turner Exhibits provides a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, (10) paid holidays, employer-supported health and dental plans, SIMPLE IRA match, a company-wide bonus program, and selected support for continuing education. Turner Exhibits is committed to total compensation practices that are fair, competitive, and reflect internal pay equity. At the time of posting this job, the salary range for this position in Lynnwood, Washington is between $60,000 and $80,000 annually. Total compensation offers are based on experience, education, and internal pay equity between employees with like-type roles and responsibility.
Reply with Resume to Info@TurnerExhibits.com.
No Calls Please.
Designer
Posted 12/20/24, open until filled
Are you an organized, positive, and collaborative design professional with significant experience and knowledge relevant to the built environments of kinetic architecture, interpretive exhibits, and immersive environments? If so, please read on.
This position is a member of the Design Team. It is exempt, full-time, and reports directly to the Design Director.
Your Role at a Glance
As a member of a multidisciplinary design, fabrication, and installation team, you will work with the project manager to define and refine project design criteria, produce design concepts, develop design details, and create project documentation for custom kinetic architecture and permanent exhibit projects for private, corporate, and not-for-profit clients located throughout the U.S. and Canada. You will participate in value engineering and production feasibility reviews to ensure that your designs can be built, installed, and maintained outside of the digital environment. This position will offer you opportunities to grow within the firm and give you exposure to an innovative, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment.
In Your New Role, You Will
• Develop iterative performative & stylistic design solutions in the form of sketches, computer models, drafting, and sample-making.
• Prepare and make design presentations to co-workers, partners, and customers.
• Generate design documentation for fabrication & installation partners.
• Interact with engineering to confirm structural and code compliance.
• Attend client meetings, typically with an account manager or project manager.
• Contribute to scope of work statement that defines customer’s expectations in terms of design function and aesthetics.
• Produce content for maintenance and operation manuals.
What You Will Need to Succeed
• Curiosity and interest to learn.
• Significant industry knowledge relevant to industries served (architecture, exhibits, art).
• Strong visualization skills, including hand-drafting, computer aided modelling, drafting, model-making, and competency with various design tools (SolidWorks, Rhino, AutoCAD, and SketchUp).
• Effective written, verbal, and visual communications skills.
• Active listening proficiency.
• Ability to make clear and timely decisions.
• Strong organizational and planning skills – ability to prioritize, escalate, and complete concurrent and competing tasks while efficiently and effectively communicating status.
• Calm, controlled demeanor – ability to navigate conflicts, identify issues, facilitate discussions, and work with others to solve complex problems under pressure.
Additional Requirements
• Valid WA state driver’s license, enhanced driver’s license, or valid passport.
• Valid WA state automobile liability insurance.
• Ability to perform work in U.S. and Canada (no felony arrest record).
• Ability to participate in on-site field measurements, surveying, design workshops, and quality assurance.
• Willingness to participate in customer-required drug testing.
Benefits
In addition to a dynamic and creative culture, Turner Exhibits provides a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, (10) paid holidays, employer-supported health and dental plans, SIMPLE IRA match, a company-wide bonus program, and selected support for continuing education. Turner Exhibits is committed to total compensation practices that are fair, competitive, and reflect internal pay equity. At the time of posting this job, the salary range for this position in Lynnwood, Washington is between $60,000 and $80,000 annually. Total compensation offers are based on experience, education, and internal pay equity between employees with like-type roles and responsibility.
Application Instructions
Reply with Resume & Portfolio (PDF, 7 Meg max) to Info@TurnerExhibits.com.
No Calls Please.
Company Information
Turner Exhibits Inc.
5631 – 208th ST SW, Suite B
Lynnwood, WA 98036
USA
www.turnerexhibits.com
info@turnerexhibits.com
Reply with Resume and Portfolio (PDF, 7 Meg max) to Info@TurnerExhibits.com.
No Calls Please.
Metal Fabricator and Welder
Posted 4/10/24, open until filled
Are you an organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative fabricator and welder interested in joining a team of world-class professionals? If so, please read on.
This position is a member of the Production Team. It is hourly, full-time, and reports to the Production Manager.
Your Role At A Glance
As a member of the Turner Exhibits Production Team, Metal Fabricators and Welders build and install custom kinetic architecture features and permanent exhibits for corporate, not-for-profit, and private clients for commercial and residential sites located throughout North America and abroad. This position is a member of the Production Team. It is hourly, full-time, and reports to the Production Manager
In Your New Role, You Will
- Read and interpret design and technical shop drawings.<
- Select the appropriate tool(s) and process(es) from a variety of electrical and manual equipment to complete fabrication tasks.
- Cut and layout parts to achieve quality results that meet design and performance criteria.
- Produce appearance-grade, accurate, and structurally sound welds.
- Work in a professional manner and maintain equipment properly to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Collaborate with others in the Production, Design, and Project Management teams to successfully deliver complex projects from planning to completion.
- Seek out and utilize the expertise of your peers and management.
- Be an asset to the team, sharing your own expertise and experiences.
What You Will Need To Succeed
- Be able to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Have basic tool skills (i.e. angle grinder, orbital, bandsaw, etc.).
- Have forklift operation experience.
- Have prior fabrication building experience.
- GTAW experience required and FCAW/GMAW experience preferred.
- Work safely, accurately, and efficiently to achieve high levels of quality.
- Contribute productively in a team environment.
- Have the capability and desire to communicate effectively with a diverse set of individuals within and outside of Turner Exhibits.
- Enjoy learning new skills and desire to continuously improve.
- Be willing to travel.
- Pass a TE (Turner Exhibits) administered weld/layout test.
Additional Requirements
- Valid WA state driver’s license and is insurable.
- Valid WA state automobile liability insurance.
- Ability to safely lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in Canada (no felony arrest record).
- Willingness to participate in customer-required drug testing.
- WABO and AWS certifications are welcome, but not required. Must be willing to test for WABO certifications.
Benefits
In addition to a dynamic and creative culture, Turner Exhibits provides a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, (10) paid holidays, employer-supported health and dental plans, SIMPLE IRA match, a company-wide bonus program, and selected support for continuing education. Turner Exhibits is committed to total compensation practices that are fair, competitive, and reflect internal pay equity. At the time of posting this job, the hourly rate for this position in Lynnwood, Washington is between $23/hr. and $26/hr DOE. Total compensation offers are based on experience, education, and internal pay equity between employees with like-type roles and responsibility.
Application Instructions
Reply with Resume & Portfolio (PDF, 7 Meg max) to Info@TurnerExhibits.com.
No Calls Please.
Company Information
Turner Exhibits Inc. 5631 – 208th ST SW, Suite B Lynnwood, WA 98036 USA www.turnerexhibits.com info@turnerexhibits.com
Reply with Resume and Portfolio (PDF, 7 Meg max) to Info@TurnerExhibits.com.
No Calls Please.
Facility Operations Lead
Posted 04/04/25, open until filled
Are you an organized, positive, and collaborative facility operations professional interested in making our shop and facility hum? If so, please read on.
This position is a member of the Production Team. It is hourly, full-time, and reports to the Production Manager.
Your Role At A Glance
Join a multidisciplinary design, fabrication, and installation team, who produce kinetic architecture and permanent exhibit projects for private, corporate, and not-for-profit clients located throughout the U.S. and Canada. This position manages facility operations, material handling, receiving, and local deliveries.
In Your New Role, You Will
• Operate material handling equipment to load, unload, move, and position objects.
• Pick up and/or deliver materials and finished goods to and from suppliers, vendors, and customers.
• Receive deliveries from suppliers, contractors, and customers.
• Provide handling assistance with in-shop setup, testing, and disassembly.
• Participation in safety program leadership.
• Maintain facility building, grounds, equipment, and machinery.
• Monitor and schedule vehicle care, handling equipment care, and tool maintenance.
• Order shop and office consumables, including printer paper, bathroom supplies, kitchen supplies, PPE, abrasives, chemicals, welding supplies, etc.
• Perform facility maintenance and custodial duties in shop and office.
What You Will Need To Succeed
• Safe practices in material handling, equipment operation, and driving.
• Skill driving forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts, vans, box trucks up to 24’ in length, and flatbed trucks up to 24’ in length.
• Clean driving record, currently insured, & over 25 years old (for insurance purposes).
• Self-motivated. Able to work independently.
• Organized. Able to efficiently prioritize tasks and document completion status.
• Good communication skills. This position represents Turner Exhibits to vendors and customers.
• Collaborative. Able to effectively collaborate with peers, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to learn inventory, purchasing, and receiving computer software systems.
• Basic knowledge of automobile maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and construction.
• Knowledge of building materials and fasteners.
• Interest in learning new skills.
Additional Requirements
• Valid WA state driver’s license, enhanced driver’s license, or valid passport.
• Valid WA state automobile liability insurance.
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in Canada (no felony arrest record).
• Willingness to participate in customer-required drug testing.
Benefits
In addition to a dynamic and creative culture, Turner Exhibits provides a generous benefits package that includes paid time off, (10) paid holidays, employer-supported health and dental plans, SIMPLE IRA match, a company-wide bonus program, and selected support for continuing education. Turner Exhibits is committed to total compensation practices that are fair, competitive, and reflect internal pay equity. At the time of posting this job, the hourly rate for this position in Lynnwood, Washington is between $24/hr. and $27/hr. Total compensation offers are based on experience, education, and internal pay equity between employees with like-type roles and responsibility.
Application Instructions
Reply with Resume & Portfolio (PDF, 7 Meg max) to Info@TurnerExhibits.com.
No Calls Please.
Company Information
Turner Exhibits Inc.
5631 – 208th ST SW, Suite B
Lynnwood, WA 98036
USA
www.turnerexhibits.com
info@turnerexhibits.com
Reply with Resume and Cover Letter (PDF, 7 Meg max) to Info@TurnerExhibits.com.
No Calls Please.
