gsmprjct° is a company which specializes in the design of exhibitions and immersive experiences. Founded in 1958, the firm has notably designed the visitor experience of Burj Khalifa, in Dubai, of the Canadian pavilion at the Universal Expo 2010 in Shanghai, and of the National Museum of Singapore, as well as the exhibition-events Indiana Jones and the Adventure of Archeology and Star Wars Identities.
gsmprjct offers a complete and global range of services, including the research, design, technological development, creation and production of content, installations and multimedia applications, as well as the project management, fabrication, maintenance and activation of the installations.
Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Content and Curation, the Researcher's responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Work closely with the Head of Content and Curation to research all exhibition content
- Conduct research in archives, libraries, museums and any other required sources
- Assess content found in Arabic research documents and conduct preliminary translations for research purposes
- Conduct oral history interviews with key content stakeholders and record them via video or written transcripts
- Conduct artifact research in public and private collections mostly in the UAE, and potentially abroad if required
- Participate in brainstorm sessions with Exhibition Creative Team
- Participate in content meetings with clients
- Establish important connections to community and help build library and bibliography
- Liaise with Arabic translators for exhibition translation work
- Support development of graphic design work based on research gatherings
- Collaborate closely with the rest of the project team to ensure accuracy of content, integration of exhibition elements, adherence to schedules, etc.
REQUIREMENTS Aptitudes / sought qualifications
- A passion for history and written communication
- Resourcefulness
- An ability to work autonomously
- A collaborative mentality and a team-player attitude
- Strong analytical skills and an ability to synthesize information
- An editor's eye for the English and Arabic languages
- Extensive knowledge on Dubai history and Emirati culture.
- A fondness for the details, and limitless curiosity
Skills - Perfectly bilingual Arabic-English
- Strong capabilities in content-creation tools like Microsoft Office Suite
ABOUT THE COMPANY With a history going back 60 years, GSM Project is a pioneer in the field of exhibition design and production. We believe that each project is a collaborative exploration leading to a unique outcome, and the results speak for themselves. Our portfolio is a rich and varied collection of international exhibition environments that crosses mediums and spans disciplines.
