Posted on February 8, 2012

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Assistant Graphic Designer

The Brooklyn Museum is seeking an Assistant Graphic Designer to design exhibition graphics, way finding/signage, and print and electronic materials.

Our ideal candidate will have a clean, yet innovative, visual style that can interface with the Museum’s own stylebook.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design exhibition graphics for 12-16 art exhibitions per year, including titles, illustrated didactic panels, object labels, maps, timelines, brochures, mural prints and environmental displays
• Work with Visitor Services on effective way-finding and exhibition directionals
• Design direct mail materials, including invitations, membership renewal forms, response cards, and envelopes
• Format images and design / art direct elements for the Museum’s website
• Ability to meet all production and installation deadlines, and maintain a balanced project budget
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A degree in Graphic Arts, Digital Photography, or a related area required
• 2-4 years of experience designing graphics for an arts organization, Museum, or related institution, with a portfolio of produced work
• Collaborate effectively with Exhibition Designers, Curators, and Editors.
• Fluent use of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator in an Apple environment. A dynamic use of typography, color, shape and imagery Superior skills at color matching and mixing, across media (print vs. paint vs. on-screen)
• Demonstrated web design experience, which includes image sizing and art direction
• Fluent knowledge of editorial marks and correction language
• Familiarity with numerous production methods, including ink-jet and laser printing, silk-screening, vinyl graphics, transfer type, banners, durotrans, as well as 4-color print production
• Attention to overall detail and neatness
• Ability to juggle multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, with flexibility as needed.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.

Application Instructions

Send cover letter, resume, salary history, work samples and web-links to:

Brooklyn Museum
Design Department (MY)
200 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, New York 11238

MAILED APPLICATIONS REQUIRED. NO EMAILS OR CALLS PLEASE

Applicants for positions at the Brooklyn Museum are considered without regard to race, creed, color, country of origin, sex, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.