Museum Graphic Designer

Then the Anchorage Museum is the place for you. The Anchorage Museum is a progressive and dynamic place where design takes a leading edge in thinking about our place, our land, and our people and we are currently seeking a Graphic Designer. ), time management, and the ability to design within the budget and schedule parameters • Initiate creative ideas for the Museum • Work with the Museum team to support institutional design requirements, goals and production needs within the Museum • Work with Marketing and PR to ensure that design collateral aligns with Museum brand guidelines • Understand exhibit design and space planning • Participate in the design process for exhibition components that support and illuminate the exhibition goals, content, and design intent • Participate in design programming and exhibition installation while bringing substantive, innovative design/interpretative ideas to the table early in the exhibition-planning process • Participate in technical design and the design of multimedia projects (technology design in exhibitions, exhibitions website, interactives and other) • Work on graphic design and environmental graphics for print, web, film and new media • Production and implementation of a variety of materials for exhibitions, the building and offsite projects, including text panels, signage, wayfinding, and creative elements Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Excellent design conceptualization and execution • Ability to think and design in print, web and three-dimensionally • Ability to work with a variety of individuals and agencies • Ability to work independently and organize time efficiently to meet deadlines • Strong leadership qualities and abilities • Excellent communication skills • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects with changing priorities as required • High attention to detail • Ability to prepare images • Excellence in typographic treatment • Ability to thrive in highly creative, high volume, multi-tasking environment, with projects of multiple scales and multiple audiences • Ability to work well as part of a collaborative team • Ability to receive feedback and direction Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual design, exhibition design or related field • Three to five years of professional work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as graphic or environmental designer in a fast-paced work environment • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office software for project administration is required • Technically savvy, with practical knowledge of a variety of design software programs, such as the Adobe Creative Suite, including in-depth knowledge and capabilities in Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop • Demonstrated experience in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro, and additional experience with web design preferred • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to plan and manage projects with deadlines In addition to your application and resume, please submit 3 – 5 professional work samples For a full job description and to apply, go to www.anchoragemuseum.org/about- us/employment, and complete an employment application, and submit it along with a resume and cover letter. Applications may also be submitted via email or mail. Please note we are unable to accept resumes in place of an employment application.