Collections Specialist
Eames Institute
About this role
The Collections Specialist at the Eames Institute supports the stewardship and preservation of a diverse design collection that includes furniture, works on paper, photographs, textiles, and mixed-media objects. The role operates within the Collections team to uphold museum standards and enable access to the collection in support of the Institute’s educational and creative mission. This is an onsite position based at the Institute and contributes to sustaining the Eameses’ legacy.
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About Eames Institute
eamesinstitute.orgThe Eames Institute advances the legacy of designers Ray and Charles Eames by sharing their approach to life and work to inspire creative problem‑solving. The organization curates and shares resources—exhibitions, research, publications, and programs—that foreground the Eameses’ multidisciplinary design thinking, curiosity, and systems-oriented methods. It serves designers, educators, students, and the curious public seeking to apply Eames principles to contemporary creative and learning challenges.
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About Eames Institute
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$75k – $85k
per year