Institute for Contemporary Art Creative Designer Job at Virginia Commonwealth Un

Institute for Contemporary Art Creative Designer

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

Unit: Institute for Contemporary Art MBU

Department: Institute for Contemporary Art

Departmental Overview

Designed by Steven Holl Architects and located at the corner of Broad and Belvidere, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU presents the art of our time and provides an open forum for dialogue and collaboration across the region and throughout the world. With free admission, the ICA is a major resource for VCU, Richmond, and beyond.

Job Overview Statement

You’ll be responsible for producing content that matches the company’s brand, aesthetic, and marketing strategy, including social media graphics, email templates, website design, exhibition support, and promotional design needs. The ideal candidate should be able to efficiently combine creativity, functionality, and technology to produce engaging content. In this role, organizational and technical skills are key, and ideal candidates must possess in-depth knowledge of digital design and design software programs.

Creative Designer Responsibilities

• Designing, producing, and managing visual assets, including email templates, social media, promotional artwork, web design, ads, and digital productions
• Collaborating with all internal departments to ensure that all designs align with the brand guidelines, while also meeting usability and website standards
• Ensuring consistency in designs and content across all institutional platforms, and development of sub-brands as needed for programs and events
• Collaborating with external designers to execute design briefs and produce materials for exhibitions, programs, and events
• Coordinating the creation of a new website with an external vendor, and a strategy for long‑term maintenance of web content and design assets
• Managing design projects from conception through delivery within a project management system
• Design and production management of print materials
• Print and production of physical materials, including signage for interior and exterior of building, exhibition labels, etc.
• Assist on video shoots and photoshoots
• Develop and manage relationships with external vendors and agencies
• Presenting design ideas to all the relevant stakeholders, including colleagues, curators and artists
• Providing guidance and feedback on the aesthetic for campaigns, projects, and promotional events
• Mentoring design interns and students

Consideration Process And Instructions

• Provide a link to samples of previous design work to showcase experience and creativity

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, or a related field plus 3+ years of experience in a professional design role or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, and professional experience
• Solid knowledge of Google Suite and design software programs
• Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis on InDesign
• Working knowledge of web design
• Ability to clearly present design ideas and concepts for campaigns and projects
• A team player with exceptional organizational, collaboration, and technical skill
• Project Management experience
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within Asana software
• Experience with video editing software and animation
• Experience physical production (including printing, mounting, binding, lamination)
• Museum, corporate or agency experience

Salary Range

Minimum starting salary $65,000.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Hours per Week

40

Restricted Position

No

ORP Eligible

No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Contact Information

Contact Name: VCUarts HR
Contact Email: artshr@vcu.edu

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology