Graphic Designer

The Graphic Designer develops visual solutions by conceptualizing, designing, and producing various graphic materials supporting marketing, communications, educational programs, and wayfinding systems for the Royal Alberta Museum. Key duties include defining design problems, creating production-ready artwork, coordinating graphics production, and managing necessary procurements and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Define 2D design problems, determine design objectives, and conceptualize effective design solutions
• Create and present design concepts to stakeholders for feedback and integrate input to create a final version for implementation
• Create production-ready or use-ready artwork that meets defined communications objectives, aligns with project scope, and captivates, informs, and inspires the target audience
• Review draft designs with various stakeholders and incorporate feedback to ensure a holistic design approach that considers communication strategies, wayfinding, learning programs, audio/visual and technical systems, and other relevant factors
• Produce, procure, and/or install graphic products
• Coordinate graphics production and procure necessary goods and services, including obtaining quotations, securing design and budget approvals, preparing schedules, assisting with development of purchase requisitions and contracts, managing contracts, and quality control

Requirements

• University graduation in a related field (i.e. Arts, Visual Communications, Graphic Design) plus three years related experience; or equivalent
• Advanced proficiency with Mac computer platform and design software packages (including Adobe Creative Suite) and the Microsoft 365 office applications
• Knowledge of materials and processes used in print media, exhibit graphics, digital media, and indoor/outdoor signage
• Demonstrated content analysis and problem-solving skills to integrate diverse exhibition 2D graphic products into a consistent whole
• Knowledge of museum visitor studies and informal learning theory as applied to exhibition development
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of visual communications as it relates to print media, digital media, environmental graphics, advertising, interpretive displays, and indoor/outdoor signage

Benefits

• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Leadership and mentorship programs

Key Skills