Graphic Designer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Graphic Designer

Department : Communications

Reports to :

Dir Director of Communications & Digital Projects

Position Classification :

Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt (Hourly), Benefits-eligible

Worksite location :

Queens Museum (Corona, New York)

Hybrid work model :

Full- Full time; hybrid remote work eligible after training; onsite attendance is required at QM 3 days per week

QM Salary Band : D3 - Coordinator

Salary Range :

26.52 per hour - $28.61 per hour

Management classification :

Non-Supervisory

About the Queens Museum :

The Queens Museum is dedicated to presenting the highest quality visual arts and educational programming for people in the New York metropolitan area, and particularly for the residents of Queens, a uniquely diverse, ethnic, cultural, and international community. The Museum fulfills its mission by designing and providing art exhibitions, public programs, and educational experiences that promote the appreciation and enjoyment of art, support the creative sorts of artists, and enhance the quality of life through interpreting, collecting, and exhibiting art, architecture, and design.

Position Overview :

The Queens Museum seeks a creative Graphic Designer with high-level, polished design production skills experienced in working in highly collaborative team settings. As a key producer on the Communications Team, the Graphic Designer will create engaging visual assets for a broad range of applications including social media, print, wayfinding, and gallery didactics. The Designer works in collaboration with all QM departments to deliver the Museum’s overall communications and outreach strategy by producing high quality content consistent with the museum's visual identity, mission, and values. Successful candidates will be accomplished designers with adept skills in Adobe Creative Suite applications and will possess efficient production processes, and a keen eye for current design trends. This position offers significant opportunities for professional development and creative collaboration across the NYC arts and culture sector. Bilingual Individuals and residents of Queens are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions :

Implement and maintain QM’s identity guidelines for institutional brand consistency, with a solid understanding of brand strategy and design system

Produce compelling visual assets for the museum’s digital channels

Design and produce the Museum’s print and promotional materials, including exhibition brochures, flyers, internal documents, and signage

Support the overall strategic focus of the museum’s digital presence

Collaborate with Queens Museum team members, artists, educators and programmers to develop and deliver content and ensure a consistent, integrated visual identity

Improve and develop existing digital initiatives

Collaborate with external consultants and vendors to execute production of print branding assets

Use existing templates to design and implement wayfinding and didactic gallery signage

Create motion graphics and video, and eager to develop these skills

Assist in the implementation of best accessibility practices across all communications assets

Support the Director of Communications and Digital Projects in managing and mentorship of communications interns

Maintain the organization of all design assets

While this list represents the essential functions required of this role, it does not constitute a complete or exclusive list and is subject to change

Qualifications :

Advanced digital design skills including fonts, color palettes, composition, and sizing.

Prior production experience including web, social media, print and signage

Proven experience of producing and disseminating dynamic digital content

Professional design portfolio or professional website

Demonstrated relevant experience working with varied forms of digital content across web and social media platforms

Understanding of digital audience needs and expectations

Excellent organizational and time-management skills and the ability to oversee projects from conception to delivery

A great eye for shifting trends in the field of design and visual culture

Excellent attention to detail, typography, and typesetting

Essential Qualifications :

• 2-5 years Prior work experience in a Design or Digital producing role
• Educational background in Design, Visual Communications, and / or its work experience equivalent
• Adept skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, AfterEffects, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Photography and videography skills are a plus

Competencies :

A How to Apply :

Apply through our online career's portal

Submit the following materials Applications are due at 11 : 59 PM on Friday, January 17, 2025

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only complete applications including a cover letter will be considered for interview. Late applications will not be considered for this position.

Interview Schedule

Candidates selected for interview will meet with the QM’s hiring committee on the following dates :

Benefits :

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position. Benefits include :

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Wellness Days

Paid Holidays & Summer Fridays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Retirement Benefits (401K savings plan, Pension plan, and Life Insurance policy)

Employee Assistance Program

Free affiliate admission to most American Museums

Hybrid Work Model :

The QM team is currently practicing a hybrid work model, incorporating a blend of onsite and remote working. QM department heads require attendance onsite at the Museum 3 days per week, to participate in in-person meetings and project work. This role is eligible to be considered for a Hybrid Work Model after the initial training period.

Requests for Accommodations

If you require additional support at any stage of the application process due to disability, please contact us by phone at (718) 592-9700 Ext. 145, or via e-mail at hr@queensmuseum.org to request and arrange for reasonable accommodations.

EEOC Statement :

The Queens Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, familial status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV status, arrest record, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Living Land Acknowledgment

The Queens Museum would like to acknowledge the past, present, and future generations of Matinecock, Canarsie, Lekawe (Rockaway), Munsee Lenape, and the interconnected Matouwac communities across the Greater Long Island region, as stewards of the land.

As both a museum of art and a historic site built on unceded Indigenous lands, the Queens Museum is committed to working towards a living land acknowledgment built on listening, collaboration, and action together with Indigenous communities. We recognize the ongoing impacts of the violent colonial displacement of Native people–as well as the displacement of animal relatives and the disruption of natural ecosystems–by the United States.

We invite our communities to join us in taking action now by devoting time to taking care of the land, whether this be cleaning up your local park or donating to an Indigenous-led advocacy group.

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