Graphic Arts Designer (Hybrid) – Cultural Institution

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, vision, and dental

Pension Plan

Paid Parental leave

Deferred Compensation

Paid sick days

Paid vacation days

Paid personal days

State holidays

Job summary

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum seeks a Graphic Arts Designer to deliver polished, visually compelling work for the Marketing and Guest Experience Division. The ideal candidate will combine creativity with strategic thinking, ensuring typography, color and layout reinforce the institution's branding across print and digital materials.

This is a union position offering robust benefits. Hybrid work schedule; in-office 4–5 days per week, with responsibilities spanning concept to

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year college degree with concentration in art, computer art, graphic design or related subject.
• Requires one year of experience in art/design production for both print and electronic media.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly skilled graphic and artistic functions to achieve final production for printed/electronic materials.
• Develop creative solutions from concept through production using graphics software and hardware.
• Create intricate layouts including four-color process designs for external production and printing.
• Coordinate outsourcing of media preparation and schedule printers to meet deadlines.
• Maintain cohesive museum branding and visual storytelling across materials.

Skills

Typography

Layout

Color theory

Brand consistency

Creative direction

Education

Four-year college degree in art/graphic design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Dreamweaver

Flash

Acrobat Pro

Job description

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum seeks a Graphic Arts Designer to deliver polished, visually compelling work for the Marketing and Guest Experience Division. The ideal candidate will combine creativity with strategic thinking, ensuring typography, color and layout reinforce the institution's branding across print and digital materials.

This is a union position offering robust benefits. Hybrid work schedule; in-office 4–5 days per week, with responsibilities spanning concept to