Graphic Designer

Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) is seeking a Graphic Designer to collaborate with the Creative Director to develop and execute captivating design concepts while preserving visual identity across campaigns, programs, and digital platforms.

The role requires at least three years in a fast-paced design environment, a strong portfolio, mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud on Mac, and meticulous attention to detail. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $75,000 plus full benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven design.
• Strong design ability with an excellent portfolio.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proven track record from initial concept to final piece.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with diverse teams.
• Knowledge of print and digital design; pre-press experience preferred.
• Video editing and illustration skills are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Executes all stages of design from concept to final product for comprehensive campaigns across print and digital media.
• Supports advertising and promotional strategies with the Marketing and Audience Services team.
• Maintains and manages the creative queue from start to finish with stakeholder input.
• Maintains project and image filing systems.
• Stays up to date on design trends, software, and tools; performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong design ability

Excellent portfolio

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork and communication

Creative thinking

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Mac environment

Print & digital design

Job description

About Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)

Following 9/11, the community and civic planning process that resulted in the World Trade Center master plan in 2003 envisioned a new performing arts center as one of the anchors of the site. The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) opened in the Fall of 2023. Within its three flexible and intimate performance spaces, PAC NYC produces and presents multiple projects in theatre, dance, music and chamber opera. Across each season, we seek to celebrate life and to affirm community in our location at the World Trade Center.

Our mission

PAC NYC’s mission is to create connections by cultivating bonds between extraordinary artists and communities, with exemplary performances in active dialogue across the arts, and in our flexible, intimate spaces, inviting conversation and new relationships. Our art and our audiences reflect the dynamic energy of all five boroughs of New York City. We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate creative expression from around the world. PAC NYC is where the world trades ideas.

The role

PAC NYC’s Graphic Designer will work closely with the Creative Director to conceptualize and execute captivating design concepts while maintaining visual appearance, usability, and brand continuity. This is an opportunity to help shape the visual identity of Lower Manhattan’s newest cultural institution.

Your key responsibilities

• Executes all stages of design, from concept to final product for comprehensive marketing campaigns with direct mail, brochures, advertisements, email and web creative, program books, digital ads, our PAC NYC digital program, outdoor billboards and transit creative, and comprehensive development/fundraising campaigns with direct mail, invitations, pitch decks, sponsor reports, and other materials as needed
• Contributes as an active part of the Marketing and Audience Services team, supporting all advertising and promotional strategies to meet institutional goals
• Maintains and manage creative queue of projects from start to finish, including meetings with stakeholders to understand their needs/goals, offering design expertise and advice, taking creative direction, and creation of the final product
• Maintains project and image filing systems
• Stays up to date on design trends, software, and other tools as appropriate
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

What it takes to be successful in the role

• At least 3 years of experience in fast paced, deadline driven design department
• Strong design ability and an excellent portfolio demonstrating these skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational, trafficking and communication skills
• Proven track record of taking projects from initial concept to finished piece
• Ability to work effectively with employees and team members and demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, and teamwork
• Ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Ability to work well, build rapport and make persuasive case for support with diverse constituent groups, both internally and externally.
• Must have extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud in a Mac environment
• Knowledge of both print and digital design creation and preparation
• Pre-press production experience a must
• Video editing and illustration skills a strong plus

This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of finalists has been identified.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary will range between $65,000 and $75,000 plus full benefits. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability benefits, and self-insured dental, vision and health care and dependent day care flexible spending accounts. Full time employees are eligible for paid time off and 401K enrollment with employer match.

Our commitment to creating a diverse and equitable workplace

Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to a diverse staff are fundamental principles at PAC NYC, where employment opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.