Studio Museum in Harlem is hiring: Senior Graphic Designer in New York

About Our Organization Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society. Job Summary The Studio Museum in Harlem is seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to lead creative production and enhance the institution's standing as a 21st-century museum committed to championing and nurturing Black artistic vision. As a key contributor to shaping and maintaining the Museum's brand and visual identity, the Senior Graphic Designer will work as part of the Communications team while collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify needs and produce visually compelling and well-designed assets. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Graphic Designer will lead the design and development of culturally compelling and institutionally relevant creative solutions for all the Museum exhibitions, printed collateral, digital graphics, invitations, signage, and environmental projects. Manage the ongoing development of the Museum's visual identity system, ensuring brand consistency across all audience touch points including but not limited to print, digital, social, OOH, and media campaigns. Create layouts and designs for exhibition catalogs and print publications, such as the award-winning Studio magazine. Work closely with the Marketing and Communications teams to conceptualize and bring cross-departmental visual narrative ideas to life across all channels. Work with and manage external freelancers, design studios, photographers, and illustrators. Manage production of all printed materials across the institution from conception to completion. Conduct pre and post-production quality checks. Maintain approved style and brand guidelines. Organize, monitor, and maintain files on shared drives. Other duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications Experience leading, cultivating, and developing creative teams with a demonstrated ability to create and communicate a vision and drive implementation. Strong visual aesthetic - love for and knowledge of typography, iconography, form, color, composition, materiality, and detail. Excellent aptitude for visual storytelling and a passion for staying current on trends within the design and art world. Forward thinking; passionate about bringing fresh ideas and industry knowledge of branding, design, technology, and Black culture to the Museum. Strong leadership skills - naturally a self-starter and problem solver capable of managing cross departmental creative projects from start to finish. Strong presentation skills with the ability to explain rationale and evoke excitement with your recommendations clearly and articulately. Strong attention to detail with some copy-editing experience is a plus. Comfortable working in a tight-knit, collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment that demands flexibility while maintaining quality of work. In depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign. Past experience working with a gallery or museum a plus. Video + audio production experience a plus. Education and Experience Bachelor of Fine Arts or Master of Fine Arts in graphic design and 3-5 years of design and production experience, including 1-2 years as a senior designer or equivalent. Physical Demands This position does not have any physical demands. Work Environment This position is an exempt position and may require working in excess of forty (40) hours during a work week and/or on weekends. Fast-paced environment with varying levels of guests and employees present. Building Accessibility - office locations are wheelchair accessible, with elevators in the building. Other accessibility accommodations can be further discussed. Compensation $75,000 - $85,000 annually Salary is commensurate with experience within the guidelines of a small not-for-profit. A competitive benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, a retirement account, and substantial vacation time. Application Instructions Please upload your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to your application. No phone calls or emails, please. Please note that while careful consideration will be given to each submission, the Museum will only be able to contact those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and work experience best fit the requirements of the position. The Studio Museum in Harlem is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage folks of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. At the Studio Museum, we are committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged. We embrace our differences, and know that our diverse team is a strength that drives our success. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.