Graphic Designer I

Pacific Science Center; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Science Center in Seattle seeks a Graphic Designer I to create marketing collateral for programs and events, shaping print and digital layouts that align with our mission. You will work onsite three days per week in a small, collaborative team and help develop concepts from briefs to finished assets.

The role requires a strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years of professional graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio across print and digital media.
• Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Design marketing collateral for programs and events (print & digital).
• Create layouts for posters, flyers and advertisements.
• Manage multiple design projects within deadlines.
• Retouch and manipulate images as needed.
• Coordinate with printers and external vendors.
• Collaborate with PacSci teams on creative briefs and strategy.
• Light copywriting and editing of ad copy and taglines.
• Communicate project status and blockers to stakeholders.

Skills

Graphic design

Typography

Layout

Color theory

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic arts, design, advertising design, or related field

1-2 years of professional graphic design experience

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Figma

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

Position Title: Graphic Designer I

Department: Marketing

Reports to: Creative Manager

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Ignite curiosity and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking through events and education programs at Pacific Science Center. PacSci is an iconic Seattle Center institution, serving the community with our award-winning, onsite and online interactive programs. We are hiring a Graphic Designer to create marketing and creative collateral for our programs and events.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand and execute PacSci mission and brand across all work
• Create and design layouts for print and digital marketing, including posters, flyers, and advertisements
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications
• Perform retouching and manipulation of images
• Liaise with external vendors, especially printers
• Work with PacSci teams to execute creative briefs and strategy for projects
• Light copywriting, including assisting with writing advertising copy, taglines, and copy-editing
• Proactively communicate project needs, delays, or blockers to stakeholders as soon as practicable

Position Requirements

• Graphic Design Theory (Typography, Color Theory, Composition & Layout)
• Experienced with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, Figma
• Excellent project management and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to excel in small team environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and complete projects under tight deadlines
• Ability to work with employees at all levels
• Act as a team player and have a positive mental attitude
• Maintain organized digital project files

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree (in graphic arts, design, advertising design, or other related field) OR 1-2 years of professional experience in graphic design
• Compelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects, including print layouts, digital advertisements, video, and animation
• Demonstrable familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Preferred

• Illustration experience
• Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
• Background in advertising, marketing, education, fundraising, and/or non-profit

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• This position requires availability to work onsite at Pacific Science Center three days per week.
• Majority of work will take place at a desk and using a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must occasionally be able to maneuver around the PacSci campus.
• This position requires communication over phone, email, video, and in-person, including the ability to present to individuals and groups.
• Will be occasionally required to move objects up to 25 lbs.
• The noise level varies from low to moderate.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.