Exploratorium · 1 day ago
On-Call Senior Graphic Designer
San Francisco, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$41.94/hr - $41.94/hr
5+ years expExploratorium is a renowned institution focused on informal science education, and they are seeking an On-Call Senior Graphic Designer. This role is responsible for developing graphics for a variety of projects, ensuring high-quality design and collaboration across teams.
Education
Responsibilities
Consistently deliver high-quality project graphics, publications, collateral, and digital media across a number of projects with minimum supervision
Execute printed labels, exhibition, and event signage
Model best practices in all areas of graphic design
Coordinate with other designers and with printers/vendors; handle all related billing duties
Scope work within time and budget parameters; meet project milestone and final deadlines
Organize and coordinate design and production of graphics for special exhibitions and for large events such as the annual gala
Contribute to content development as needed
Reliably produce a wide variety of compelling and engaging design ideas
Work closely with project leadership and project partners institution-wide, such as Development, Marketing, Membership, Public Programs, and Temporary Exhibitions, to ensure projects meet overall design and communication goals; participate in a continuing dialogue with other staff about exhibit ideas, audiences, and informal science education
Adapt to project constraints with proactive solutions; work comfortably and productively on a range of projects (e.g. grant-based R&D, client-facing, marketing campaigns) and across a range of media (e.g. print, web, screen, and environmental)
Make timely design choices; show strong creative discernment and good discipline around editing of ideas. Respond to internal collaborators’ needs while balancing aesthetic considerations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in graphic design
Minimum five years' prior graphic design experience, preferably in a non-profit environment
Advanced skills in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as traditional graphics craft
Familiarity with databases (e.g. Filemaker Pro) and project collaboration software (e.g. Basecamp) a plus
Working knowledge of Sketch-up or AfterEffects a plus
Advanced skills with color and color manipulation
Versatile layout and design abilities, with strong knowledge of typography
Ability to collaboratively produce design concepts and translate them into visual models, including creative briefs and mockups
Dedication to accuracy and detail; willing to work through multiple revisions of projects
Talent for collaboration and effective teamwork, and demonstrated ability to work with people at all levels of an organization
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, with minimal supervision
Ability to meet deadlines and make accurate estimates in respect to time and expense
Familiarity with visitor use principles and design affordances. Ability to work with visitor research and evaluation department to address visitor use issues
Interest in science or education a plus
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds short distances
Able to move from place to place; bend, stretch, grasp, reach, kneel and twist
Preferred
Two years' Exploratorium experience preferred
Experience in marketing campaigns and assets, web and social media design, institutional collateral, exhibit graphics, environmental design and wayfinding
Company
Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is a museum of science, art, and human perception located in San Francisco, California.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lindsay Bierman
William and Sakurako Fisher Executive Director & CEO
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