Exhibition Graphics Designer: Create impactful museum visuals

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an Exhibition Graphic Designer to develop original concepts and visual narratives for SAAM exhibitions, programs, and collections. You will craft layouts, typography, and color to clarify messages and storytelling.

You will design, produce, install, and oversee graphics from labels to banners, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery. Collaboration across SI entities is essential.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience designing, producing, and installing exhibition graphics.
• Experience overseeing in-house and outsourced production and installation of graphics.
• Ability to collaborate with external organizations on shared spaces/projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, produce, and install exhibition graphics (labels, panels, murals, banners).
• Oversee production and installation, coordinate with vendors for timely delivery.
• Foster collaboration with sister museums on Shared Spaces projects.

Skills

Exhibition design

Graphic production

Vendor coordination

Collaboration

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Graduate degree substitution

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution seeks an Exhibition Graphic Designer to develop original concepts and visual narratives for SAAM exhibitions, programs, and collections. You will craft layouts, typography, and color to clarify messages and storytelling.

You will design, produce, install, and oversee graphics from labels to banners, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery. Collaboration across SI entities is essential.