Head of Design, YCBA (95234BR)

Yale University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks a Head of Design for the Yale Center for British Art. This role involves leading design projects, managing a team, and developing the visual identity across various platforms. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and relevant experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Four years of graphic design experience or equivalent.
• Experience in developing effective design solutions.
• Ability to connect with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Leads design projects and manages graphic designers.
• Oversees production of print and digital materials.
• Establishes graphic identity for exhibitions and marketing.

Skills

Graphic design solutions

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication skills

Project management

Museum experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design

Graduate degree in graphic design (preferred)

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Motion/web graphics tools

Job description

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Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

University Job Title
Graphic Designer 3

Time Type
Full time

Duration Type
Regular

Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile
Manager; Program Leader (24)

Wage Ranges
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Searchable Job Family
Communications/Editing/Teaching

Total # of hours to be worked: 37.5

Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location
Central Campus

Worksite Address
1080 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06510

Work Model
On-site

Position Focus
Reporting to the Director of Public Engagement, the Head of Design develops and leads the visual identity of the Yale Center for British Art (YCBA), across all platforms, including building signage, exhibition graphics, publications, promotional materials, and digital assets. The Head of Design is part of a creative team that shapes the visitor experience, both onsite and online, through design that reflects the YCBA’s mission and engages a broad audience. Working with multiple departments in a team environment, the Head of Design creates production schedules, coordinates workflows, and manages the implementation of design projects. They also liaise with campus and local vendors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality production.

Responsibilities include overseeing and implementing the design and production of all ephemeral materials—print and digital—including brochures, rack cards, flyers, posters, invitations, advertisements, labels, and banners, as well as exhibition and informational wayfinding signage both inside and outside the museum. The postholder will supervise the work of internal and/or contracted graphic designers. They also train and supervise the work of undergraduate and graduate graphic design bursary students.

The Head of Design establishes and maintains the graphic identity of the YCBA’s website and e-commerce platforms. They design and conceptualize visual identities and creative marketing strategies that can be applied consistently across both print and digital environments for YCBA exhibitions, working closely with curators and senior leadership. The Head of Design manages all aspects of exhibition graphics production and installation, including title treatments, didactic panels, and other interpretive materials. They provide conceptual direction, create mock-up designs, specify type and materials, estimate costs, and develop production schedules for a wide range of projects. In consultation with museum staff, they design and prepare text and graphics for production, and coordinate with outside vendors and printers to ensure high-quality execution. They are also responsible for developing and managing the YCBA’s annual budget for graphic design.

Candidates selected for interviews will be required to submit a portfolio.

Essential Duties

• Leads client meetings to determine parameters of projects.
• Provides graphic design services centrally to the University community or to specific schools/departments maintaining established design standards and practices.
• Uses considerable creative judgment regarding composition, media selection, typography, pictorial images, etc. to conceive ideas for graphic design work on assigned projects.
• Applies a variety of traditional graphic techniques, equipment, and supplies as well as computer-based graphics and/or desktop publishing software programs.
• Effectively establishes client needs on assigned projects.
• Produces graphics in the form of printed publications and other materials which are distributed internally and externally; electronically through the development of websites.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design. Four years of graphic design experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1

Experience and ability to develop thoughtful and effective design solutions to communicate the mission of an institution across platforms and connect with diverse audiences.

Required Skill/Ability 2

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office Suite for print and digital design. Experience in motion/web graphics tools (Adobe After Effects, Dreamweaver, Premiere Pro or others), and knowledge of web design fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Drupal platform) is a plus.

Required Skill/Ability 3

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with and respond to internal clients/co-workers and outside vendors professionally, confidently, and cooperatively.

Required Skill/Ability 4

Team player with project management skills and supervisory experience. Ability to work independently, be flexible, and organize assignments in a timely manner. Ability to adapt to ever-changing project types and requirements. The capacity to work closely with colleagues to achieve institution-wide and departmental objectives.

Required Skill/Ability 5

Museum experience, including exhibition graphics.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

Graduate degree in graphic design. Knowledge of art history and modernist architecture. Familiarity with British art and culture.

Weekend Hours Required? Occasional

Evening Hours Required? Occasional

Drug Screen No

Health Screening No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing, and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process, visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

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