Institute for Contemporary Art Creative Designer

Advertising Summary: The Institute for Contemporary Art
(ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites
applications for the position of Creative Designer.

Unit: Institute for Contemporary Art MBU

Department: Institute for Contemporary Art

Department Summary: Designed by Steven Holl
Architects and located at the corner of Broad and Belvidere, the
Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU presents the art of our
time and provides an open forum for dialogue and collaboration
across the region and throughout the world. With free admission,
the ICA is a major resource for VCU, Richmond, and beyond.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Departmental Overview

Designed by Steven Holl Architects and located at the corner of
Broad and Belvidere, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at
VCU presents the art of our time and provides an open forum for
dialogue and collaboration across the region and throughout the
world. With free admission, the ICA is a major resource for VCU,
Richmond, and beyond.

Within this context, the ICA is seeking a talented designer to join
the Communications & Public Engagement team. This team seeks to
enhance the ICA’s mission and brand through digital engagement,
storytelling, editorial strategies and public relations, raising
awareness of the ICA’s local, regional and international
reputation. The Creative Designer will set the tone for designed
content for the website, social media, ads, as well as videos and
photography. Through compelling marketing and communications
campaigns and projects, the team engages audiences and public in
ways that embody the ICA’s mission to listen, create, and make art
public.

Job Overview Statement

You'll be responsible for producing content that matches the
company's brand, aesthetic, and marketing strategy, including
social media graphics, email templates, website design, exhibition
support, and promotional design needs. The ideal candidate should
be able to efficiently combine creativity, functionality, and
technology to produce engaging content. In this role,
organizational and technical skills are key, and ideal candidates
must possess in-depth knowledge of digital design and design
software programs.

The person in the role will work closely with the ICA’s curatorial
and exhibitions teams, artists, the development team,
communications colleagues in the VCUarts Office of Communications,
the facilities and experience design teams, the director of the
community media center, and external web design, print, and
installation vendors.

Creative Designer Responsibilities:

Designing, producing, and managing visual assets, including
email templates, social media, promotional artwork, web design,
ads, and digital productions
Collaborating with all internal departments to ensure that all
designs align with the brand guidelines, while also meeting
usability and website standards
Ensuring consistency in designs and content across all
institutional platforms, and development of sub-brands as needed
for programs and events
Collaborating with external designers to execute design briefs
and produce materials for exhibitions, programs, and events
Coordinating the creation of a new website with an external
vendor, and a strategy for long-term maintenance of web content and
design assets
Managing design projects from conception through delivery
within a project management system
Design and production management of print materials
Print and production of physical materials, including signage
for interior and exterior of building, exhibition labels, etc.
Assist on video shoots and photoshoots
Develop and manage relationships with external vendors and
agencies
Presenting design ideas to all the relevant stakeholders,
including colleagues, curators and artists
Providing guidance and feedback on the aesthetic for campaigns,
projects, and promotional events
Mentoring design interns and students

Consideration Process and Instructions:

For best consideration, application materials due by Friday, May
29.

Provide a link to samples of previous design work to showcase
experience and creativity

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, or a related field plus 3+
years of experience in a professional design role or an equivalent
combination of education, technical training, and professional
experience
Solid knowledge of Google Suite and design software
programs
Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with an
emphasis on InDesign
Working knowledge of web design
Ability to clearly present design ideas and concepts for
campaigns and projects
A team player with exceptional organizational, collaboration,
and technical skill
Project Management experience
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment
of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of
faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences,
or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working within Asana software
Experience with video editing software and animation
Experience physical production (including printing, mounting,
binding, lamination)
Museum, corporate or agency experience

Salary Range: Minimum starting salary $65,000.

Benefits : All full-time university staff are eligible for
VCU’s robust benefits
package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual
and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning
and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,
employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities
for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

University Job Title: 1322B - Communications Specialist
Base

Contact Information:
Contact Name: VCUarts HR

Contact Email: [email protected]