Jr. Graphic Designer at The San Diego Museum of Art in SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

Job description

• Salary Range
• $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly
• Position Type
• Part Time
• Position Title: Jr. Graphic Designer
• Department: Exhibitions & Collections
• Reports To: Sr. Graphic Designer
• Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt (25 hours per week)
• The Jr. Graphic Designer works in the Graphics Department. Key responsibilities include production of a wide variety of signs and printed material. The Jr. Graphic Designer assists in the creation and placement of museum exhibition, marketing, and way-finding signs. Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Sr. Graphic Designer in creating signage, labels, and with any graphics needs (production art and some design, hands-on cutting, and installation of exhibition and event signage/materials).
• Work with Sr. Graphic Designer on logo development for exhibitions and special events.
• Work with Sr. Graphic Designer to create digital files for print and/or online display.
• Work efficiently to produce high-quality work and maintain a high degree of accuracy under strict deadlines in a variety of design and graphics formats.
• Design and develop graphic layouts that adhere to brand and follow brief, under direction of Sr. Graphic Designer.
• Create final art files—preflight and package files for various output methods for a variety of projects including, magazine, multipage brochures, and direct mail as well as invitations, display ads, vinyl and large-format signage, and more.
• Design, layout, and format graphic files for online display for website and social media.
• Print, mount, trim, and help install graphics in galleries, when necessary.
• Adhere to museum brand and style guidelines.
• Keep graphics office area clean and orderly for efficiency and the safety of personnel.
• Attend meetings and perform other departmental tasks.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in graphics communication, design, or related field.
• Marketing, administrative coordination experience.
• Knowledge of materials as well as print methods for environmental signage is helpful.
• Be proficient in Creative Suites programs including; Illustrator, Photoshop (including photo retouching and color matching), and InDesign.
• High level of proficiency and experience in creating vector art files helpful.
• Ability to create files for print.
• Knowledge of materials as well as print methods for environmental signage is helpful.
• Knowledge of Mac OS.
• Proper procedures for operating small tools, paper trimmer, and large format printers.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team to produce high quality products while meeting strict deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail a must.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 2-3 years’ experience.
• Prior museum experience a plus.

Skills

Required

• Ability to create files for print
• Knowledge of Mac OS
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred

• Prior museum experience