Graphic Designer Job at Queens Museum in Corona

Position Title: Graphic Designer Department: Communications Reports to: Dir Director of Communications & Digital Projects Position Classification: Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly), Benefits-eligible Worksite location: Queens Museum (Corona, New York) Hybrid work model: Full- Full time; hybrid remote work eligible after training; onsite attendance is required at QM 3 days per week QM Salary Band: D3 - Coordinator Salary Range: $26.52 per hour - $28.61 per hour Management classification: Non-Supervisory About the Queens Museum: The Queens Museum is dedicated to presenting the highest quality visual arts and educational programming for people in the New York metropolitan area, and particularly for the residents of Queens, a uniquely diverse, ethnic, cultural, and international community. The Museum fulfills its mission by designing and providing art exhibitions, public programs, and educational experiences that promote the appreciation and enjoyment of art, support the creative sorts of artists, and enhance the quality of life through interpreting, collecting, and exhibiting art, architecture, and design. Position Overview: The Queens Museum seeks a creative Graphic Designer with high-level, polished design production skills experienced in working in highly collaborative team settings. As a key producer on the Communications Team, the Graphic Designer will create engaging visual assets for a broad range of applications including social media, print, wayfinding, and gallery didactics. The Designer works in collaboration with all QM departments to deliver the Museum's overall communications and outreach strategy by producing high quality content consistent with the museum's visual identity, mission, and values. Successful candidates will be accomplished designers with adept skills in Adobe Creative Suite applications and will possess efficient production processes, and a keen eye for current design trends. This position offers significant opportunities for professional development and creative collaboration across the NYC arts and culture sector. Bilingual Individuals and residents of Queens are encouraged to apply. Essential Functions: E Implement and maintain QM's identity guidelines for institutional brand consistency, with a solid understanding of brand strategy and design system Produce compelling visual assets for the museum's digital channels Design and produce the Museum's print and promotional materials, including exhibition brochures, flyers, internal documents, and signage Support the overall strategic focus of the museum's digital presence Collaborate with Queens Museum team members, artists, educators and programmers to develop and deliver content and ensure a consistent, integrated visual identity Improve and develop existing digital initiatives Collaborate with external consultants and vendors to execute production of print branding assets Use existing templates to design and implement wayfinding and didactic gallery signage Create motion graphics and video, and eager to develop these skills Assist in the implementation of best accessibility practices across all communications assets Support the Director of Communications and Digital Projects in managing and mentorship of communications interns Maintain the organization of all design assets While this list represents the essential functions required of this role, it does not constitute a complete or exclusive list and is subject to change Qualifications: Advanced digital design skills including fonts, color palettes, composition, and sizing. Prior production experience including web, social media, print and signage Proven experience of producing and disseminating dynamic digital content Professional design portfolio or professional website Demonstrated relevant experience working with varied forms of digital content across web and social media platforms Understanding of digital audience needs and expectations Excellent organizational and time-management skills and the ability to oversee projects from conception to delivery A great eye for shifting trends in the field of design and visual culture Excellent attention to detail, typography, and typesetting Essential Qualifications: 2-5 years Prior work experience in a Design or Digital producing role Educational background in Design, Visual Communications, and/or its work experience equivalent Adept skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, AfterEffects, InDesign, Illustrator) Photography and videography skills are a plus Competencies: Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent organization skills and attention to detail Ability to meet deadlines and multitask concurrent creative projects A How to Apply: Apply through our online careers portal Submit the following materials Applications are due at 11:59 PM on Friday, January 2025 A resume outlining your work experience A Cover letter describing your interest in this position Professional portfolio and/or work samples. Link to web portfolio or a PDF portfolio containing a minimum of 10 images or moving images. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only complete applications including a cover letter will be considered for interview. Late applications will not be considered for this position. Interview Schedule Candidates selected for interview will meet with the QM's hiring committee on the following dates: Introductory interview via Zoom video conference: Week of January 20, 2025 Final interview (onsite at the QM): Week of January 27, 2025 Anticipated start of work: 1st week February 2025 EEOC Statement: The Queens Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, familial status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV status, arrest record, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers. Living Land Acknowledgment The Queens Museum would like to acknowledge the past, present, and future generations of Matinecock, Canarsie, Lekawe (Rockaway), Munsee Lenape, and the interconnected Matouwac communities across the Greater Long Island region, as stewards of the land. As both a museum of art and a historic site built on unceded Indigenous lands, the Queens Museum is committed to working towards a living land acknowledgment built on listening, collaboration, and action together with Indigenous communities. We recognize the ongoing impacts of the violent colonial displacement of Native people-as well as the displacement of animal relatives and the disruption of natural ecosystems-by the United States. We invite our communities to join us in taking action now by devoting time to taking care of the land, whether this be cleaning up your local park or donating to an Indigenous-led advocacy group.