Graphic Designer/Junior Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer/Junior Graphic Designer
The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity and vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers, the Museum shares ideas, provokes dialogue, and promotes understanding. The Jewish Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience. Located on New York City's Museum Mile, in the landmarked Warburg mansion, the Museum plays an important role among cultural institutions, challenging all forms of bigotry and discrimination and promoting understanding among diverse audiences.

Position Overview
Working independently and in tandem with the Director of Design, the Graphic Designer will develop and execute visual material supporting the museum's exhibitions, programs, marketing, fundraising, and overall public engagement. Projects will include print (brochures, publications, event collateral), digital media (social and marketing assets, motion graphics), environmental design (signage, exhibition graphics), and art direction (photo shoots, events). Title will be commensurate with skills and experience. The museum is currently accepting applications for Junior Graphic Designer (~1‑3 years of experience) and Graphic Designer (~3‑6 years of experience) and demonstrated skill.

Responsibilities

Design attractive and effective promotional materials in a variety of media for a range of target audiences, in keeping with the Jewish Museum's design-forward and contemporary graphic sensibility.

Work expansively, iteratively, and collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders in various museum departments including Marketing, Education, Visitor Experience, Curatorial, Development and Retail.

Translate design direction into consistent, scalable outputs across multiple formats and platforms.

Balance several projects simultaneously while adhering to production schedules, budgets, and deadlines.

Think conceptually, articulate design decisions, and present them convincingly.

Understand how to work within set brand guidelines in consistent yet inventive ways.

Prepare design files for production.

Communicate with vendors and other service providers relating to design and fabrication.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent experience.

Minimum one year of experience designing brand and marketing collateral.

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).

Competency in design and delivery for social media and the web using Figma.

Competency in motion graphics using After Effects strongly preferred.

Experience in environmental graphics preferred.

Excellent attention to detail, typesetting, and typography.

Knowledge and experience in print production.

Strong interpersonal skills including ability to take direction and build productive working relationships.

Experience with or deep passion for visual arts and museum work is a plus.

Applicants must submit their design portfolio to be considered for this position.

Salary Range for this Position: $56,000 - $67,000

Applicants who are meeting the minimum qualifications must provide a portfolio of related work. The Jewish Museum is committed to diversifying its staff and encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds to apply for this position. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.

This is a unionized position with covered employees represented by Local 2110, UAW, AFL-CIO.

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