Graphic Designer
ABOUT THE ASIAN ART MUSEUM
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (AAM) is one of the premier fine arts museums in the San Francisco Bay Area, and one of the largest in the Western world devoted exclusively to Asian art. With a collection of over 18,000 artworks spanning 6,000 years, it offers one of the world’s most striking and complete presentations of Asian art. As Asia’s prominence on the global stage continues to grow, the AAM’s mission, collections, and geographic location uniquely position it to spark connections across cultures and through time, igniting curiosity, conversation, and creativity.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Creative Services, the Graphic Designer conceives, designs, and produces printed and digital materials for all areas of visual communication representing the museum. These materials include exhibition and program graphics, gallery guides, short-term exhibition branding programs, advertisements, web materials, brochures, the membership magazine, invitations, and other collateral. Working with a variety of internal clients, s/he develops designs that meet time, budget, and logistical constraints. S/he ensures that all materials adhere to brand guidelines; reflect high standards of creativity; and support the museum’s artistic vision and business goals.
The incumbent must work well with multiple deadlines and plurality in communication styles and have experience working with vendors and service-providers to see projects through from concept to completion.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Coordinates and effectively administers the workflow of the graphic design function by developing high-quality, accurate designs and layouts for museum projects.
2. Generates creative ideas and develops original design concepts in workshops and in feedback meetings; encourages “design-thinking” across all stakeholder departments; presents and advocates design solutions.
3. Provides high-standard creative input and expertise in support of promotional campaigns for the museum.
4. Produces professional-quality promotional, exhibition and campaign collateral for print and digital dissemination.
5. Works creatively within a set of brand guidelines and ensures that all material in use by the organization meet brand specifications.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field
· Three (3) years of related experience in online and offline creative development, graphic design, and production; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrated in a portfolio of representative work
· Strong understanding of design principles, techniques, and technologies; a strong visual sense and a solid understanding of the creative processes involved in creating high quality online and offline materials
· Advanced Adobe Create Suite skills; familiarity with Macintosh platform
· Ability to understand and internalize a brand, and translate it into materials; develop creative approaches; see the big picture while paying impeccable attention to detail
· Sensitivity to and appreciation of cultural differences and communicating with culturally diverse audiences
· Outstanding written and oral communications skills
· Self-motivated and goal-oriented team player
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal office environment. Requires sitting at a computer for extended periods of time.
COMPENSATION
**Note this position is a 1-year full-time, fixed-term position.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply online at www.asianart.org