Graphic Designer I (Temporary)

PacSci; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacific Science Center in Seattle seeks a Graphic Designer I on a 6-month contract to create marketing and exhibit collateral. This hybrid role requires three in-office days per week, with on-site work for the first 30 days before a hybrid schedule.

Ideal candidates have strong typography, color theory, and layout skills, plus proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 1-2 years professional graphic design experience.
• Compelling portfolio spanning print and digital projects.
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

Responsibilities

• Design layouts for print and digital marketing across assets.
• Produce production-ready final art for print and exhibits.
• Retouch and manipulate images as needed.
• Coordinate with printers and vendors for production.
• Communicate project needs and blockers promptly.

Skills

Typography

Color theory

Layout & composition

Project management

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Position Title: Graphic Designer I(Temporary)

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 on a 6-month contract to create marketing and creative collateral for our programs, events, and exhibits. This is a hybrid role with three in-office days per week. New colleagues work on-site full-time for their first 30 days, after which they may request the hybrid schedule.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand and execute PacSci mission and brand across all work
• Works with Creative Manager and Graphic Designers to create and design layouts for print and digital marketing, including posters, flyers, advertisements, e-commerce, UI/UX elements, internal communications presentations, external communications, and event collateral, all in alignment with brand standards
• Perform retouching and manipulation of images
• Create final art/production files for interactives, signage, and exhibit spaces.
• Manage contractor relationships for assigned projects, primarily printers, to oversee graphics production and installation.
• Proactively communicate project needs, delays, or blockers to stakeholders as soon as practicable

Expected Deliverables

• Production Design on marketing assets for upcoming VX events (includes posters, signage, and digital)
  • Science After Dark: Maker Market
  • Mocktology
  • Fracture
• Production Design for Camps for Curious Minds (includes signage, flyers, and digital assets)
• Environmental/Exhibits Design

Position Requirements

• Graphic Design Theory (Typography, Color Theory, Composition & Layout)
• Experienced with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• 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 and advertisements
• Demonstrable familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Preferred

• Background in advertising, marketing, education, fundraising, and/or non-profit
• Keen sense of information hierarchy, legibility and best practices when designing in environmental graphics.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• This is a hybrid role with three in-office days per week. New colleagues work on-site full-time for their first 30 days, after which they may request the hybrid schedule.
• 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.