Exhibits Graphics Designer — Museum Production

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a designer to support the National Museum of African American History and Culture in graphic media selection and exhibit production. You will work with exhibit teams to prepare files for print and help install graphic components for displays.

Qualified candidates have education in illustrative design or related fields and can translate drawings into production-ready graphics for large-format museum exhibits.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and Graduate Education in the listed design fields.
• Education credits acceptable for related fields of the position.
• Foreign education transcripts may require verification for U.S. accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Assist exhibit designers or fabricators in selecting graphic media.
• Prepare graphic files for print production for museum exhibits.
• Assist with installation of graphical components in exhibits.

Skills

Graphic media selection

Print production prep

Exhibit installation support

Education

Major study in illustrative design, commercial art, fine arts, industrial design, architecture, drafting, or interior design

Tools

Flatbed printers

Roll-to-roll printers

Vinyl cutters

Laminators

Job description

The Smithsonian Institution seeks a designer to support the National Museum of African American History and Culture in graphic media selection and exhibit production. You will work with exhibit teams to prepare files for print and help install graphic components for displays.

Qualified candidates have education in illustrative design or related fields and can translate drawings into production-ready graphics for large-format museum exhibits.