What is a director of exhibits and how to become one

Key steps to become a director of exhibits

1. Explore director of exhibits education requirements

   Most common director of exhibits degrees

   Bachelor's

   74.9 %

   Master's

   11.2 %

   Associate

   6.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific director of exhibits skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Exhibit Design	42.19%
   Event Management	8.86%
   Trade Shows	7.45%
   Contemporary Art	6.83%
   Contract Negotiations	5.65%

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3. Complete relevant director of exhibits training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New directors of exhibits learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a director of exhibits based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real director of exhibits resumes.

4. Research director of exhibits duties and responsibilities

   • Manage domestic and international travel arrangements including transportation, lodging, and logistics for individuals and groups utilizing travel management systems.
   • Create division budget, and report month to month ROI.
   • Organize the RFP process for selection of audio-visual, decorators, hotels and other vendors.
   • Develop RFP's and RFQ's for all major projects and maintain a positive relationship with vendors.

5. Get director of exhibits experience

   Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become a director of exhibits. The most common roles before becoming a director of exhibits include internship, director team lead and exhibition designer.

6. Apply for director of exhibits jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a director of exhibits job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams