Opportunities

(Full-Time / Permanent)

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) seeks a full-time Graphic Designer to join its Communications and Marketing team. Reporting to the Deputy Director, and collaborating with colleagues across Museum departments, the Graphic Designer will work in a fast-paced environment, generating a broad range of branded materials for print, web, and motion that support institutional goals, including marketing and advertising initiatives, fundraising activities, special events, and more.

The Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) seeks a full-time Graphic Designer to join its Communications and Marketing team. Reporting to the Deputy Director, and collaborating with colleagues across Museum departments, the Graphic Designer will work in a fast-paced environment, generating a broad range of branded materials for print, web, and motion that support institutional goals, including marketing and advertising initiatives, fundraising activities, special events, and more.

The Museum of Arts and Design connects people to the creative potential of materials and skilled making. MAD provides opportunities for employees to enrich and develop their love of art, craft, and design while contributing their specific skills, expertise, and talents. www.madmuseum.org

COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, exempt position with compensation between $70,000-$75,000 per annum, depending on experience. The work schedule will be Monday through Friday, onsite at the Museum, from 9:30 am-5:30 pm.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Deputy Director, conceptualize, develop and produce compelling designs for a variety of print, digital, and environmental applications, all consistent with MAD’s brand identity standards. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design compelling print and digital ad campaigns that spur awareness of MAD and contribute to admissions revenue goals
• Design and create a variety of promotional videos, animation, and assets for use in digital marketing efforts (website, social media, eblasts) for major exhibitions, programs, and events
• Update and/or create signage systems (digital and print) that promote programming and support visitor wayfinding onsite
• Design and produce materials to support the Museum’s fundraising and campaign initiatives, including digital and print collateral for membership acquisition, event invitations, etc.
• Support exhibition design occasionally with bespoke graphic design needs (i.e., timelines, title graphics, etc.)
• Support The Store at MAD with the design of promotional signage and advertising, as needed
• Update and/or create templates for routine design needs (i.e., digital letterhead, presentation decks, email signatures, etc.) for use by Museum colleagues
• Work independently to develop design concepts and layouts for assigned design jobs, generating multiple solutions for consideration and review by supervisor and internal clients
• Manage the design and production process from start to finish, including participation in intake meetings from internal clients, project management, securing estimates, and production supervision
• Communicate and collaborate frequently with Marketing colleagues and other departments across the Museum

QUALIFICATIONS     

• BFA in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional graphic design experience
• Ability to understand and implement established brand guidelines and visual identities across print and digital applications
• Exceptional typographic and layout skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a close attention to detail
• Ability to move seamlessly from project to project and juggle multiple priorities, as required
• Collaborative work style, with strong client relations and communications skills
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
• Motion graphics experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Adobe After Effects / Sketch / Cinema 4D, a plus
• Experience with UX/UI design desired
• Knowledge of contemporary art, design, and craft desirable

BENEFITS

• Subsidized medical health coverage
• Dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off, including sick leave
• Flexible spending accounts (pre-tax income for eligible health and dependent care expenses)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax income for mass transit or parking expenses)
• Access to a variety of cultural institutions, discounts to museum stores, and a stimulating and collegial work environment

Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job posting describes you, then please apply for this role.

MAD provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.