Graphic Designer

The Malrite Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Malrite Company is hiring a Graphic Designer in Washington, DC to support the Creative Director and carry out the museum's graphic identity across print and digital materials.

You will oversee design projects from concept to completion, collaborate with junior designers and external partners, and ensure visual consistency across marketing collateral and digital communications for the Intenational Spy Museum.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in design for both print and digital channels.
• Experience in nonprofit, educational, or museum internal creative team setting is a plus.
• Proven ability to create original design graphics and visual materials.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, diversity, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Creates original design graphics, artwork, and visuals harmonious with the Museum's mission.
• Maintains brand identity materials and guidelines across institutional use.
• Develops concepts and designs for print and digital communications (website, social, email, e-publications).
• Implements design, development, and deployment of e-blasts for Marketing and Communications.
• Liaises with internal/external partners and vendors under the Creative Director.

Education

Associates' degree in graphic design program

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Adobe Acrobat

HTML and CSS basics

WordPress or similar

Microsoft Office

Adobe Premiere

Adobe After Effects

Asana or similar PM

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Graphic Designer

Regular Full-Time Washington, DC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1056

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Summary

The Graphic Designer is responsible for assisting the Creative Director in implementing the creative strategy and overall design of the International Spy Museum’s graphic identity and visual communications. This includes the design and production of print and digital, marketing collateral, and additional creative one‑off projects. This role involves overseeing design projects from concept to completion, collaborating with junior designers, and ensuring visual consistency across all brand materials. This position works closely with the rest of the Creative Team to maintain the visual brand identity and design standards for the International Spy Museum.

Success Traits

• Positive, collaborative team player
• Creative individual who is passionate about design
• Friendly person who enjoys working with others
• Flexibility to adjust to new tasks as priorities shift
• Willingness to embrace SPY Core Values of Service Excellence, Team, Creativity, Diversity, and Fun

Responsibilities

• Creates original design graphics, artwork, and graphic visual materials harmonious with the mission of the Museum. Clearly communicates ideas and direction.
• Implements strong brand identity materials and guidelines for institutional use respecting the Museum’s existing style guide. Maintains brand consistency throughout all marketing projects.
• Creates project-appropriate graphic strategies that respond to a wide range of Museum needs (i.e. fundraising versus education).
• Creates concepts and original designs for print as well as digital communications, including website pages, social media, email marketing, and e-publications.
• Implements design, development, and deployment of e-blasts for the Marketing and Communications team.
• Consults and liaises with internal and external partners, production teams, and outside vendors under the guidance of the Creative Director.
• Collaborates with department contacts to maintain schedule and budget goals.
• Maintains files on all projects and maintains creative files appropriately.
• Assists the Creative Director in photography needs for the Museum, including internal needs and external vendor contracts and communications.
• Collaborate closely with Junior Designer and provide guidance and feedback.
• Such other tasks as from time to time are assigned.
• Associates' degree in graphic design program.

Minimum Experience Required

• 3-5 years of experience preferred with experience in design for both print and digital channels.
• Experience in a nonprofit, educational, or museum internal creative team setting a plus.

REQUIRED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Expert in Adobe Acrobat
• Experience in email marketing and digital mailing platforms
• Experience with basic HTML and CSS coding for web and email
• Experience in website content management systems like WordPress or similar
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects
• Working knowledge of project management systems including Asana or similar platforms.

Skills Preferred

• Strong portfolio of work demonstrating a high degree of creativity, diversity, and productivity.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time-management organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail including proofreading skills; proficient in spelling and grammar.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to brainstorm and mockup design ideas.
• A strategic thinker with a keen, in-depth understanding of industry trends.
• Interest or experience in museums or other cultural institutions.