Graphic Design Specialist

This position reports to the Director of Publications. Responsibilities Functions may include, but are not limited to: • Design and update museum ephemera and graphics, including exhibition brochures, graphics, signage, and gallery texts such as title walls, credit lines, didactic texts, and artwork labels • With Director of Publications, create detailed timelines and schedules for the development and production of design projects, assign tasks, and manage project progress and approvals • Design varied publications, including brochures, visitor ephemera, invitations, mailings, reports, and select books • Manage production of exhibition graphics and texts, liaising with print/production vendors to have graphics fabricated for installation and working under fixed deadlines • Coordinate with colleagues to refine designs and edit texts • Prepare design files for print or digital publication • Keep abreast of accessibility standards for print and digital publications and work to those standards • Secure image rights for digital and print use as needed • Edit, format, and organize images of artwork and museum events as needed • Identify image needs and collaborate with colleagues to plan and obtain photography • Support the graphic design needs of museum colleagues in programming and audience engagement • Participate in cross-departmental working groups on image rights and accessibility • Participate in other museum projects as assigned Qualifications This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Art, Art History, or a related field; one or more years of experience (full-time or equivalent) working in graphic design, ideally in a museum, public institution, or firm that works with public institutions; or a comparable combination of education and experience. We recognize that it is highly unlikely for an applicant to meet 100% of the qualifications for a given role, and that every candidate brings unique experience and qualifications to a role. While there may be flexibility for remote/hybrid work environments, candidates must be residents of MD, D.C., or VA or relocate prior to the start of employment at NMWA.