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"Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future."
— Robert L. Peters
Graphic Designer and Communications Project Manager
Hands On Children's Museum • Olympia, United States of America 🇺🇸
The Graphic Designer and Communications Project Manager will design and produce visual promotional materials for the museum's activities and programs while managing multiple projects simultaneously. This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure consistent branding and effective communication across print and digital media.
Responsibilities
- Design and produce visual promotional materials for all Museum activities and programs
- Work collaboratively with museum directors and managers on creative direction and campaign concepts
- Ensure excellent project management to coordinate up to 10+ projects simultaneously
- Communicate deadlines and report production status/challenges to appropriate departments
- Assist coordinating with vendors and managing the production and distribution process
- Ensure communications are consistent with the Museum’s brand and graphic standards
- Manage graphic design and photo library
- Write and distribute email marketing communications
- Assist on web-based projects
Requirements
- BA in Graphic Design or related area, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Three to five years of relevant work experience creating graphic and design solutions across all print and digital media
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience working in Wordpress, Canva, Constant Contact, or similar email platform, and Flikr preferred
- Quality portfolio demonstrating experience in digital media design, photo editing, and illustration
- Nonprofit experience strongly desired
- Ability to track numerous projects simultaneously
- Professional approach to time, budget, and deadlines
- Adaptable, flexible, and can work under pressure and tight deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving & decision-making skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Demonstrated ability to work solo and as part of a project team
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Employee wellness program
- Paid holidays and time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Lots of adorable children
About Hands On Children's Museum
Located on Olympia’s downtown waterfront, the Hands On Children’s Museum is the leading play-based early learning institution in the state. It is also the largest and most visited youth museum in the Pacific Northwest. The museum’s mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and learning through fun, interactive exhibits, and programs. The museum offers a robust free and reduced Access Program that serves over one-third of its visitors. Its programs and exhibits are designed to encourage interaction and inquiry, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
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