Organizer Information
Fondazione Prada is a cultural institution created in 1993 by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli, operating on the belief that art and study are useful and necessary to understand the changes happening in the world. The foundation maintains a wide network of collaborations with artists, curators, scientists, scholars, filmmakers, architects, musicians, and intellectuals. Its varied program currently extends across three locations in Milan and Venice, opened between 2011 and 2016, and, since 2018, additional spaces in Shanghai, Tokyo, and New York, allowing Fondazione Prada to engage with an international and diverse audience.
Title & Description
Head of Design and Production — Fondazione Prada
Fondazione Prada is seeking an experienced and dependable Head of Design and Production to oversee the exhibition design aspects of its exhibition projects and contribute to its Design team. The role demands a high level of autonomy and a proven track record in exhibition design, working in collaboration with curators, artists, cultural organizations, and project teams. Reporting to the Head of Programs, the Head of Design and Production will manage a dedicated design team focused on supporting exhibition and display activities across the museum.
The Role Overview
- Salary: €70,000–€90,000
- Reports To: Head of Programs
- Department / Programme: Design (organizational reference: Head of Programs)
Position & Tasks
- Develop collection gallery designs, including spatial planning, exhibition architecture, three-dimensional exhibition elements, public spaces, and interiors, from the conceptual stage to final drawings, in close collaboration with the Curatorial, Conservation, and Project Management teams
- Collaborate closely with external architecture studios
- Use AutoCAD and Sketchup to create drawings of exhibition display furniture, including display cases, platforms, and custom art display walls
- Ensure that designed elements meet universal access requirements and adhere to accessibility design specifications
- Collaborate with and manage the Registration and Conservation teams
- Ensure the highest quality standards are applied to design development, construction, and exhibition display production, coordinating with external consultants such as architects, artists, curators, or suppliers
- Implement procurement strategy to facilitate construction bids and engage external contractors and designers for project implementation
- Administer standardized design files, maintain an organized archive of production files, and assist in defining standard operating procedures and workflows
- Place visitor experience at the forefront of all display design, ensuring efficient visitor flow, health and safety adherence, and risk assessment analysis in each project
Categories
- Exhibition Design
- Architecture
- Museum Production
- Project Management
- Visual Culture
Eligibility
- A recognized university degree in exhibition design, architecture, industrial design, or an equivalent field
- A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in exhibition or industrial design, preferably within a visual culture-related institution
- Proven experience across various design phases, including conceptualization, design development, and construction supervision
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, and Adobe Suite, along with experience designing to scale
- Solid knowledge of materials, fabrication techniques, project management, and construction processes, with an advantage for expertise in graphic production
- Preferably, experience and knowledge of proper art handling procedures and art or object installation and display
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
- A passion for visual culture and experience in the cultural sector
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively within a close-knit team
- A high level of discretion and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and stay within budget
- Strong organizational and design presentation skills
- Excellent and fluent oral and written communication skills in Italian and English
Program Benefits
- Salary: €70,000–€90,000
- Possibility to work remotely and with flexible hours
- Opportunities for training and professional growth
- Welfare programs
- Discounts on public transport services
- Free access to Fondazione Prada locations
- Health/medical insurance, dental/vision coverage, pension contributions, vacation days, statutory holidays: Not specified in the source
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
Location
Milan, southern area, Italy