Associate Visual Designer
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Status: Full Time
Salary Range: $40,685 - $45,793
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, MO Associate Visual Designer
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking a creative and detail-oriented
Associate Visual Designer
to join our Strategic Marketing Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career designer to contribute to impactful visual storytelling across exhibitions, programs, and institutional initiatives at one of the nation’s leading art museums.
If you are passionate about design craft, eager to grow your creative skills, and excited to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.
About The Role The Associate Visual Designer supports the development and production of high-quality visual assets across print, digital, and environmental platforms. Working under the guidance of Senior Visual Designers and the design leadership team, this role executes design concepts, prepares production-ready files, and contributes to cohesive brand experiences across the Museum.
This position offers meaningful hands‑on experience and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic creative team.
What You’ll Do
Execute design projects across digital, print, and environmental formats
Apply established brand standards to ensure visual consistency
Prepare production-ready files for print and digital distribution
Assist with mock-ups, layouts, and installation graphics
Support coordination with vendors and fabricators
Collaborate with Marketing, Curatorial, Education, and Development teams
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field (or equivalent experience)
1–3 years of professional design experience or relevant internships
Strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, and visual communication skills
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
Why Join the Nelson-Atkins? We are a vibrant, free-admission museum with a world‑class collection spanning 5,000 years of global creativity. We are committed to scholarship, accessibility, and diversity—and to creating a sense of belonging for all. Here, you’ll join a team that believes art can inspire, challenge, and transform—and that every visitor should feel welcome to explore and be moved by what they see.
Compensation Our compensation philosophy values both market competitiveness and internal fairness, ensuring that every employee’s contribution is recognized and rewarded.
Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Onsite wellness center and fitness classes
Paid parental leave or family leave
Work-Life Balance
Generous paid time off and ten calendar holidays
35‑hour work week for most positions (M‑F)
Professional Growth
Paid professional development opportunities
Conference attendance or travel support
Free access to exhibitions and reciprocal admission to partner museums
Access to continuing learning with our Learning Management System
Financial Security
Employer retirement contributions
Life and disability insurance
Culture & Mission
An inspiring, art-filled work environment where creativity and collaboration thrive
Opportunities to attend exclusive exhibition previews, lectures, and community events.
Non-Discrimination The Nelson-Atkins is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the People & Culture department.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art conducts pre‑employment background checks as part of our selection process.
Salary information is a general guideline only. The Museum considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
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Salary Range: $40,685 - $45,793
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, MO Associate Visual Designer
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking a creative and detail-oriented
Associate Visual Designer
to join our Strategic Marketing Solutions team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career designer to contribute to impactful visual storytelling across exhibitions, programs, and institutional initiatives at one of the nation’s leading art museums.
If you are passionate about design craft, eager to grow your creative skills, and excited to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.
About The Role The Associate Visual Designer supports the development and production of high-quality visual assets across print, digital, and environmental platforms. Working under the guidance of Senior Visual Designers and the design leadership team, this role executes design concepts, prepares production-ready files, and contributes to cohesive brand experiences across the Museum.
This position offers meaningful hands‑on experience and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic creative team.
What You’ll Do
Execute design projects across digital, print, and environmental formats
Apply established brand standards to ensure visual consistency
Prepare production-ready files for print and digital distribution
Assist with mock-ups, layouts, and installation graphics
Support coordination with vendors and fabricators
Collaborate with Marketing, Curatorial, Education, and Development teams
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field (or equivalent experience)
1–3 years of professional design experience or relevant internships
Strong portfolio demonstrating typography, layout, and visual communication skills
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
Why Join the Nelson-Atkins? We are a vibrant, free-admission museum with a world‑class collection spanning 5,000 years of global creativity. We are committed to scholarship, accessibility, and diversity—and to creating a sense of belonging for all. Here, you’ll join a team that believes art can inspire, challenge, and transform—and that every visitor should feel welcome to explore and be moved by what they see.
Compensation Our compensation philosophy values both market competitiveness and internal fairness, ensuring that every employee’s contribution is recognized and rewarded.
Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Onsite wellness center and fitness classes
Paid parental leave or family leave
Work-Life Balance
Generous paid time off and ten calendar holidays
35‑hour work week for most positions (M‑F)
Professional Growth
Paid professional development opportunities
Conference attendance or travel support
Free access to exhibitions and reciprocal admission to partner museums
Access to continuing learning with our Learning Management System
Financial Security
Employer retirement contributions
Life and disability insurance
Culture & Mission
An inspiring, art-filled work environment where creativity and collaboration thrive
Opportunities to attend exclusive exhibition previews, lectures, and community events.
Non-Discrimination The Nelson-Atkins is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the People & Culture department.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art conducts pre‑employment background checks as part of our selection process.
Salary information is a general guideline only. The Museum considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
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