Junior Graphic Designer

Job Description

The Jr. Graphic Designer plays a critical role in the development, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of museum exhibitions according to current best practices. This position is responsible for the graphic design, production, and installation of all print elements. This position is skilled in targeting UI design intent and adjusting graphics to meet audience and design intent. The individual has a superior eye for detail and accuracy. This position collaborates with the museums exhibition team, curatorial team, access, and visitor’s services team along with numerous other departments and vendors to determine scope and ensure design intent. The Jr. Graphic Designer works with the Museums Access department to ensure compliance with best museum access practices. This individual is the lead with all outside graphic print and production vendors and ensures the quality and timely delivery / installation of all graphic materials. Jr. Graphic Design is able to prepare and present options and design intent to project leads. This individual is open-minded, able to accept ideas and criticism, and interpret design critique to effect edits and changes to graphic elements as required. This individual is responsible for all final file preparations for print, production and installation of both in-house and contracted graphic elements. This individual is responsible for the retention, archive, and organization of all graphic files for future reference and replacement needs. The individual is able to effectively use all graphic generating equipment, including by not limited to large format printers, vinyl cutters, CNC, laser cutter, plasma cutter, mounting press, vacuum press, matt cutter, and hand tools. This individual will be able to use ladder, scissor lifts, hand tools, measurement tools to successfully install graphic elements, both 2-D and 3-D.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review design briefs, assets, and scripts to determine requirements.

• Accurately translate script text, images, and concepts into design layouts and media elements.

• Create concepts to convey relevant content.

• Generates conceptual drafts utilizing exhibition style guides and assets for review.

• Convey concepts and edits both verbally and written prior to design implementation or editing artwork.

• Create graphic design and production schedule, and material plans that align with project goals and budgets.

• Generating storyboards, sample boards, prototypes, and proofs as required across various media.

• Able to self-review to ensure accuracy in layouts, storyboards, graphic and media elements prior to presenting for review or production to avoid unneeded errors or omissions.

• Coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, and colleagues as required.

• Communicating with all stakeholders regarding the status of concepts, designs, layouts, budget alignment, and production schedules.

• Maintains graphic printing and production equipment, supplies, and art room.

• Liaison with Collection Lead to determine safe materials and methods for all objects displayed in an exhibition.

• Liaison with Access Lead to determine suitable fonts, pt. size, installation details, and contrast levels for visitors with disabilities.

• Must be a proactive problem solver that works well under pressure.

• Able to work on 4+ projects concurrently.

• Proficient in a wide range of design software, including but not limited to: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Aftereffects AutoCAD, Intuiface, Wordpress, 3DS Max, and Sketchup. Working knowledge of Unity and Unreal Engine a plus.

• Able to work on both Mac and PC based environments.

• Proficient in physical graphic production, including but not limited to: Print, mounting, laminating, vinyl production, acrylic and foam fabrication, braille and tactile surface materials, laser production, installation of a wide range of elements, site condition assessment. Basic framing skills a plus.

• Other duties as required by management and project demands.

Qualified candidates will have a BS/BA degree in graphic design or communication design from an accredited college, university, or equivalent with 2 years of graphic design and production experience in a museum environment or equivalent. Must be proficient in geometry and the use of various measuring devices.Must be self-motivated with good problem-solving, judgment, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Intrepid realizes that it is rare an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. If much of this job description describes you, then we encouraged you to apply.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits and the opportunity to be a part of a very rewarding time in the Museum’s history!