Graphic Designer and Creative Coordinator

National Comedy Center; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Comedy Center, a premier cultural institution in Jamestown, NY, is seeking a Graphic Designer & Creative Coordinator. You will lead the design of marketing materials across digital and print channels, ensuring brand consistency while collaborating with multiple departments.

The role requires strong design skills, familiarity with CMS and social media, and the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines. Evening/weekend support may be needed for events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, multimedia design, marketing, or communications.
• 3–5 years of experience in a graphic design or creative services role.
• Strong knowledge of graphic design principles, current best practices, design technology, and production methods for print and digital materials.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and proficiency in Canva.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with website content management systems, preferably WordPress.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms for professional use.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be needed to support festivals, special events, or specific project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative concepts and design marketing materials aligned with the brand.
• Apply typography, color, imagery, and layout to create compelling materials.
• Design digital assets for websites, email, social media, and advertising campaigns.
• Create print ads, brochures, posters and point-of-purchase pieces.
• Design web pages and update museum content.
• Assist with visual elements for social media campaigns and shoots.
• Support trade show exhibits and retail marketing materials.
• Coordinate production with vendors to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Skills

Graphic design

Social media usage

Project coordination

Typography & color

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Canva

WordPress

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The National Comedy Center is the United States’ congressionally designated cultural institution and national archive dedicated to presenting the story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations. Through its exhibits, archives and educational initiatives, the Center explores the full breadth of comedy’s history – spanning influential artists, iconic works and the cultural moments that shaped the art form. USA Today named the National Comedy Center the “Best Pop Culture Museum in the Country,” TIME named it one of its “World’s Greatest Places,” and U.S. News & World Report selected it as one of the “25 Top Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S.”

The National Comedy Center also operates the nearby Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum and presents the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, which, for thirty-five years, has showcased rising comedians and comedy legends including Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, Lily Tomlin, Trevor Noah, John Mulaney, Taylor Tomlinson, Nate Bargatze, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Bill Murray, Joan Rivers, The Smothers Brothers and more than 300 comedic artists.

Graphic Designer and Creative Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Graphic Designer & Creative Coordinator is a key member of the Marketing and Communications department, responsible for developing, designing and producing creative materials that support the organization’s strategic goals and its marketing, branding, public relations, retail, e-commerce, and communications initiatives. The position has a strong focus on both digital and print graphic design, including advertisements, brochures, digital campaigns, promotional/point-of-purchase materials, signage, e-blasts, trade show exhibit displays, website content, and social media assets.

The Graphic Designer & Creative Coordinator develops original creative concepts and designs, and produces materials that meet project goals, managing each project from initial idea through completion.

Serving as a key member of the organization’s internal creative agency, this position provides creative, design and production expertise for the Marketing, Guest Experience, Operations, Retail, Group Sales and Archive departments. The role also works with external production and print vendors to ensure that finished materials meet project specifications, maintain design quality, reflect the organization’s brand, and are delivered on schedule.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities. This role requires the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and shift focus as needs and priorities evolve, guided by organizational priorities established by the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.

Design and Creative Development

• Develop creative concepts and design marketing and promotional materials that align with the organization’s brand.
• Apply strong design judgment in selecting typography, color, imagery, and layout to create effective, visually compelling materials.
• Design digital assets for museum websites, email, social media pages, and branded advertising campaigns.
• Design print ads, brochures, posters and point-of-purchase promotional pieces.
• Design web pages and update content for museum websites.
• Assist with the creation of visual elements for social media content and campaigns.
• Design trade show exhibit elements as needed.
• Design promotional pieces and digital marketing assets for retail initiatives (brick & mortar and e-commerce).
• Assist with design and production of museum exhibits and displays as needed.
• Assist with photo and video shoots as needed.
• Ensure that all marketing materials are consistent with brand and style guidelines.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, prioritizing work based on organizational needs and deadlines.
• Respond effectively to time-sensitive requests and unexpected projects while maintaining quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Production and Project Coordination

• Prepare final artwork and production files to meet print, signage, and digital specifications.
• Work with external vendors to ensure finished materials accurately reproduce approved designs and meet quality standards.
• Review proofs and recommend corrections to maintain design integrity and accuracy.
• Manage design timelines and communicate project status, capacity, and scheduling needs to the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer.
• Maintain organized design files and digital assets to support collaboration, efficient workflows, and accessibility within the department and future use.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in graphic design, multimedia design, marketing, or communications.
• At least 3 - 5 years of experience in a graphic design or creative services role.
• Strong knowledge of graphic design principles, current best practices, design technology, and production methods for print and digital materials.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and proficiency in Canva.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with website content management systems, preferably WordPress.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms for professional use.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be needed to support festivals, special events, or specific project deadlines.

Additional Skills Considered a Plus:

• Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.
• Working knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Experience with Shopify.
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp.
• Experience with video editing or motion graphics software.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and move materials weighing up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Requirements: May provide creative guidance and project support to interns.

Travel Requirements: Occasional work-related travel may be required on an as-needed basis.