National Museum of Women in the Arts
Graphic Design Specialist
National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position Summary
Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.The Graphic Design Specialist works with the Publications Department to design and produce in-gallery graphics and texts, brochures, signage, and other ephemera. They are responsible for supporting the museum's work through design that is creative, polished, and consistent with the museum's branding and values, while adhering to strict schedules and deadlines. They will collaborate with colleagues across departments to design and refine ephemera for publication in print and digital formats. They will work with NMWA's image library, formatting and editing images of artwork and events for specific projects, pursuing image reproduction rights, and tracking photography needs. This position reports to the Director of Publications. This position has no direct reports.ResponsibilitiesFunctions may include, but are not limited to:Design and update museum ephemera and graphics, including exhibition brochures, graphics, signage, and gallery texts such as title walls, credit lines, didactic texts, and artwork labelsWith Director of Publications, create detailed timelines and schedules for the development and production of design projects, assign tasks, and manage project progress and approvalsDesign varied publications, including brochures, visitor ephemera, invitations, mailings, reports, and select booksManage production of exhibition graphics and texts, liaising with print/production vendors to have graphics fabricated for installation and working under fixed deadlinesCoordinate with colleagues to refine designs and edit textsPrepare design files for print or digital publicationKeep abreast of accessibility standards for print and digital publications and work to those standardsSecure image rights for digital and print use as neededEdit, format, and organize images of artwork and museum events as neededIdentify image needs and collaborate with colleagues to plan and obtain photographySupport the graphic design needs of museum colleagues in programming and audience engagementParticipate in cross-departmental working groups on image rights and accessibilityParticipate in other museum projects as assignedQualificationsThis position requires a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art, Art History, or a related field; one or more years of experience (full-time or equivalent) working in graphic design, ideally in a museum, public institution, or firm that works with public institutions; or a comparable combination of education and experience. The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:Experience designing signage, brochures, and similar materials for public institutions using a high degree of refinement and creativityA portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of brand systems and dynamic use of design principlesAdvanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and IllustratorExpertise in Microsoft Office SuiteFamiliarity with a range of print and graphic production methodsStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsMeticulous attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSkill in managing deadlines and coordinating work within large teamsExperience successfully managing and integrating design feedbackFamiliarity with principles of design accessibility, including digital accessibilityFamiliarity with Chicago Manual of Style and editorial style guidesDemonstrated experience of successful collaboration in a team environment
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Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.The Graphic Design Specialist works with the Publications Department to design and produce in-gallery graphics and texts, brochures, signage, and other ephemera. They are responsible for supporting the museum's work through design that is creative, polished, and consistent with the museum's branding and values, while adhering to strict schedules and deadlines. They will collaborate with colleagues across departments to design and refine ephemera for publication in print and digital formats. They will work with NMWA's image library, formatting and editing images of artwork and events for specific projects, pursuing image reproduction rights, and tracking photography needs. This position reports to the Director of Publications. This position has no direct reports.ResponsibilitiesFunctions may include, but are not limited to:Design and update museum ephemera and graphics, including exhibition brochures, graphics, signage, and gallery texts such as title walls, credit lines, didactic texts, and artwork labelsWith Director of Publications, create detailed timelines and schedules for the development and production of design projects, assign tasks, and manage project progress and approvalsDesign varied publications, including brochures, visitor ephemera, invitations, mailings, reports, and select booksManage production of exhibition graphics and texts, liaising with print/production vendors to have graphics fabricated for installation and working under fixed deadlinesCoordinate with colleagues to refine designs and edit textsPrepare design files for print or digital publicationKeep abreast of accessibility standards for print and digital publications and work to those standardsSecure image rights for digital and print use as neededEdit, format, and organize images of artwork and museum events as neededIdentify image needs and collaborate with colleagues to plan and obtain photographySupport the graphic design needs of museum colleagues in programming and audience engagementParticipate in cross-departmental working groups on image rights and accessibilityParticipate in other museum projects as assignedQualificationsThis position requires a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art, Art History, or a related field; one or more years of experience (full-time or equivalent) working in graphic design, ideally in a museum, public institution, or firm that works with public institutions; or a comparable combination of education and experience. The successful candidate will have the following skills/experience:Experience designing signage, brochures, and similar materials for public institutions using a high degree of refinement and creativityA portfolio demonstrating a strong understanding of brand systems and dynamic use of design principlesAdvanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Photoshop, and IllustratorExpertise in Microsoft Office SuiteFamiliarity with a range of print and graphic production methodsStrong organizational and interpersonal skillsMeticulous attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSkill in managing deadlines and coordinating work within large teamsExperience successfully managing and integrating design feedbackFamiliarity with principles of design accessibility, including digital accessibilityFamiliarity with Chicago Manual of Style and editorial style guidesDemonstrated experience of successful collaboration in a team environment
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