Associate Publications Designer

About the role

The Publications Department oversees a robust program of scholarly catalogues, quarterly museum member magazines, brochures, and other campus-wide print materials. This position works cross-institutionally, and with outside collaborators/contractors, to deliver publications and printed materials of the highest quality, furthering the reputation of the Cleveland Museum of Art as a standard in excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design scholarly publications by applying knowledge of typography, style sheets, and grid systems;
• Collaborate with colleagues across the institution to design and produce the museum’s quarterly members magazine, Cleveland Art;
• Design and provide proofs, special instructions, and digital files for print and digital delivery including publications, the museum website, and online presentations;
• Awareness of current and future design and sustainability trends in graphic design.

Requirements and Key Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2-3 years experience designing scholarly publications and other print materials;
• Must be highly motivated, able to work on complex projects simultaneously, prioritize work projects in a fast-paced environment, possess a keen eye for detail and accuracy, and successfully collaborate with internal and external stakeholders;
• Experience with desktop publishing software (Adobe Creative Suite--Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) is required, knowledge of digital publishing a plus;
• Experience working in a museum or cultural institution a plus;
• A design portfolio is required for consideration.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range: $50,000 - $53,000
Full-time Benefits Include:
Partner level membership to CMA
Free, unlimited admission to select Cleveland Museum of Art ticketed exhibitions (two adult member tickets per visit, subject to availability)
50% off admission to select ticketed exhibitions for members' guests
Free admission to select ticketed exhibitions for unlimited children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
Priority registration and discounts for museum art classes for adults and children
20% discount in the museum store
25% discount in the museum restaurant and café
Annual subscription to Cleveland Art members magazine
Free Garage Parking

Your employment relationship with the museum qualifies you for free or discounted admissions to other cultural institutions such as the Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Cleveland Zoo, etc.
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Life
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401(k) with company match
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
ID Theft
Legal Services
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off