Junior Graphic Designer

Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists lead designer with individual design elements and exhibition graphics, working within established aesthetic guidelines

• Completes work requests for branded designs for internal clients

• As assigned on small projects, responsible for the complete design of printed and digital material and signage, including the selection of colors, visuals, and typography

• Shares works in progress with managers and team members to communicate approaches, receive feedback, and respond to concerns

• Prepares rough drafts, concept boards, and graphic layouts for review and approval at formal milestone presentations.

• Integrates modifications and revisions based on feedback received from key stakeholders

• Creates final production graphic files and works with graphic production coordinator for the final production of physical pieces

• Solves issues in consultation with the Graphic Design Manager, Design Director, and in coordination with the exhibition team

• Manages own workflow and balances projects efficiently in order to complete requested design assignments on schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communication or similar

• Interior Design, Scenic Design, Painting, Graphic Arts, or related field required

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop required

• Some fabrication and printing experience required

• Knowledge of printing materials, including printing and fabrication processes

• Illustration skills a plus

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to listen and desire to collaborate; willingness to respond to issues in a collaborative environment

• Ability to work in a coordinated way on multiple projects at the same time

• Responds positively to criticism and adjusts designs based on feedback from multiple stakeholders

• Ability to problem solve and comply with multiple guidelines and limitations in a creative, practical and efficient way

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, floor plans, elevations, perspectives, and shop drawings

• Understanding of design styles and cultural appropriateness

• Show care for the museum’s mission, staff, and collections

• Ability to work with a computer for extended periods of time