Exhibition Graphics Designer

American Museum of Natural History; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The American Museum of Natural History is seeking a full-time Graphic Designer in the Exhibition department to design graphics for signage, interpretive panels and media support, including for traveling exhibitions.

Responsibilities include developing design strategies, preparing proofs, coordinating with editors and vendors, and assisting production and installation. Minimum qualifications: 2 years as a graphic designer; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Two years experience as a graphic designer.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Completing graphic design for exhibitions: developing and implementing design strategies, initial sketching, developing ideas, producing elevations, making templates, color testing, laying out graphics and keeping them moving throughout the review process with editorial, production (Illustrator and Photoshop work as needed), reviewing proofs, supervising the install of graphics as needed, producing and mounting temporary graphics when needed.
• Designing and producing other Museum-related graphics as needed (e.g., donor signage, wayfinding).
• Coordinating with other graphic designers, 3D designers, editorial, media and vendors.
• Archiving of graphics for intellectual property package.
• Reviewing production information, annotating final files with production and installation details and producing reference elevations as needed.
• Assisting in the production of style guides.

Skills

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Job description

The American Museum of Natural History is seeking a full-time Graphic Designer in the Exhibition department to design graphics for signage, interpretive panels and media support, including for traveling exhibitions.

Responsibilities include developing design strategies, preparing proofs, coordinating with editors and vendors, and assisting production and installation. Minimum qualifications: 2 years as a graphic designer; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with Microsoft Office.