Senior Graphic Designer

A Senior Graphic Designer to design and produce communications materials for Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and The Momentary, managing multiple projects and adhering to brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and produce campaigns and multifaceted communications materials that adhere to the brand standards of the organization and the creative direction set by Creative Director and Director of Communications
• Collaborate with Creative Director and other team members for art direction and feedback
• Quality control for immediate assessment and production of public facing signage, labels, etc., throughout museum
• Accommodate and track changes to designs as requested by stakeholders during the implementation process
• Maintain records for each project, including process documentation and digital archival copies of the work product
• In-house production work is required as well as working with vendors when outsourcing a project
• Attend press checks as needed
• Maintain non-collection image databank including management of usage permission using digital asset management system
• Attend initial meetings and obtain feedback from stakeholders
• Proof projects for errors and printing accuracy
• Provide integrated graphic support for events
• Provide conversion for digital formats such as in-museum screens and social media
• Write specifications for estimates
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or proven expertise in graphic design, fine arts or related area of study from an accredited institution of higher education
• Expert knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Solid understanding of the print production process
• Broad spectrum of experience in graphic design and communications
• Production experience a must
• Ability to understand and maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion
• Highest ethics as they relate to all aspects of museum practices
• Belief in the museum as a cause for social good and a positive, dynamic force for economic development
• Minimum 5 years’ work experience in graphic design. Advertising or design agency experience strongly preferred or work as part of a creative team
• Strong creative portfolio; exemplary design and typography skills
• Exemplary verbal and listening skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally
• Effective in a fast-paced working environment with absolute deadlines and inflexible production budgets
• Self-directed, able to work independently and in a team environment
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Demonstrated organizational planning, problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Video production and type animation skills a plus
• Photography skills a plus

Key Skills

• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Microsoft Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Print production process
• Graphic design
• Communications
• Production experience
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Ethics
• Creative portfolio
• Design and typography skills
• Verbal and listening skills
• Communication skills
• Fast-paced working environment
• Self-directed
• Team environment
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic
• Organizational planning
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration skills
• Video production
• Type animation
• Photography