Graphic Designer

About the role

The Studio Museum in Harlem is seeking a Graphic Designer to support creative production and advance the institution's reputation as a 21st Century Museum dedicated to championing and incubating Black artistic vision.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a second Graphic Designer, under the leadership of the Director of Media and Communications, to design and develop culturally compelling and institutionally relevant creative solutions for all exhibitions, printed materials, social graphics, digital and print signage, invitations, and environmental projects.
• Implement and expand 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.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications teams to conceptualize and bring cross-departmental visual narrative ideas to life across all channels.
• Collaborate with the Special Events team to develop branded assets for the Museum’s premier fundraising events.
• Support the Museum’s in-house publication projects, such as the design of Studio Magazine and Artist-in-Residence exhibition publication.
• Coordinate with external vendors to manage the production of brand materials, from conception to completion.
• Maintain approved style and brand guidelines.
• Organize, monitor, and maintain files on shared drives.
• Collaboratively Manage Graphic Design Intern.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience working within creative teams with a demonstrated ability to support the creation and communication of a vision and map clear steps towards execution.
• Strong visual aesthetic - love for and knowledge of typography, iconography, form, color, composition, materiality, and detail.
• Strong aptitude for visual storytelling, 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 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 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.
• Experience working with AppSpace a plus.
• Previous experience working at a gallery or museum a plus.
• Photography and/or video production experience a plus.

Skills

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or Master of Fine Arts in graphic design and three to four years of design and production experience.

Benefits

A competitive benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, a retirement account, and substantial vacation time.

Pay

$75,000 annually

Schedule

N/A

Physical Demands

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Work Environment

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Application Instructions

Please upload your resume and a cover letter to your application. No phone calls or emails, please. Please note that while careful consideration will be given to each submission, only a select number of applicants will be contacted due to the volume of interest.

EEO Statement

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.