Thank you for your interest in working at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Resumes can be delivered to the Museum one of three ways:
E-Mail to:
jobs@petersen.org
Fax to:
(323) 930-6642
Mail to:
Petersen Automotive Museum
Attn: Human Resources
6060 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
If you are a student interested in volunteer internships, please go to our volunteer page for more information.
Graphic Designer
Position Summary:
In the midst of a major evolution of its brand, the Petersen Automotive Museum seeks an experienced Graphic Designer to provide creative support to all departments by adapting this brand cohesively to a wide variety of materials including exhibit and event signage, infographics, magazine covers, banners, tickets, advertisements, invitations, marketing materials, forms, graphical emails, etc. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Graphic Designer will be responsible for carrying out all stages of design work for each project. The position is full-time, on-site.
Qualifications:
- AA or BA in design, graphic design or communication design, or a similar discipline
- 4+ years of professional experience in graphic design for print or exhibitions
- substantial portfolio of work featuring a modern design aesthetic and evidence of graphical innovation
- full working knowledge of Apple/Mac computers and operating systems
- advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite software (particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign)
- working knowledge of MS Office software (particularly Word and Excel)
- ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- extreme attention to detail and a propensity for precision and accuracy
- willingness to think “outside the box”, experimenting constantly with new materials and methods
Job Functions:
- participate in defining the Museum brand and create a functional style guide
- adapt the brand consistently and cohesively to all museum graphics
- create and design presentation comps
- carry out art production for all multi-component projects
- interface with print and fabrication vendors, troubleshooting and assuring outsourced items are produced to the highest standards
- use in-house equipment to print, mount and assemble signage
About the Museum:
The Petersen Automotive Museum is an internationally respected educational institution that aims to explore and present the history of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example. The Museum has gained a reputation for innovate exhibits on subjects both familiar and unexpected, and strives to provide visitors with an experience that far exceeds any preconceived notions of what a “car museum” might embody. Yes, we are about cars. But we are also about history, art, design, engineering, and much more.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, 401k and vacation.
Submit resumes with cover letters and portfolio links to bstevens@petersen.org
Collection Technician
Position Summary:
The Collection Technician is focused on the long-term care, maintenance and preservation of collection vehicles and related objects. The Collection Technician will establish and supervise preservation and maintenance program, research appropriate preservation and maintenance methods, preserve and maintain collection objects in accordance with accepted methods, and maintain accurate records of work completed.
Qualifications:
- Clean DMV record
- Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written.
- Mechanically inclined in both automobiles and motorcycles.
- Ability to travel occasionally as needed to support vehicles at shows and events.
- Art handling experience preferred but not required.
- Must be able to lift 75+ and be physically capable.
- Knowledge of Microsoft: Word / Excel / Outlook
- Experience in working with classic cars as well as high end vehicles.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in the preservation, maintenance, restoration and repair of Museum vehicles, fleet vehicles and related objects.
- Participate in the general maintenance program; schedule and perform maintenance, conservation, restoration and repair tasks as needed or assigned.
- Keep records of work performed.
- Research maintenance requirements for collection vehicles.
- Report on progress of restoration and maintenance tasks.
- Maintain contact with outside contractors hired to perform restoration, maintenance and preservation tasks.
- Assist with the maintenance of loaned vehicles.
- Participate in the evaluation of potential donations, loans or purchases.
- Assist in the supervision of volunteers who donate their time toward the maintenance of collection objects.
- Maintain the function and appearance of the Vault area.
- Assist in the upkeep and disposition of Museum equipment, parts and supplies.
- Participate in the installation and maintenance of exhibit vehicles.
- Assist with transportation of incoming and outgoing vehicles.
- Participate in education and other public program activities.
- Travel with vehicles to represent Museum at select public outreach venues.
- Manage special projects as assigned.
About the Museum:
The Petersen Automotive Museum is an internationally respected educational institution that aims to explore and present the history of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example. The Museum has gained a reputation for innovate exhibits on subjects both familiar and unexpected, and strives to provide visitors with an experience that far exceeds any preconceived notions of what a “car museum” might embody. Yes, we are about cars. But we are also about history, art, design, engineering, and much more.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, 401k and vacation.
Submit resumes with cover letters and portfolio links to pdaniels@petersen.org