What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Graphic Designer Job at International Spy Museum in Washington position at International Spy Museum?
Content Summary : Junior Graphic Designer at Washington, for International Spy MuseumSummaryThe Junior Graphic Designer is responsible for the design and production of a variety of projects for all departments of the International Spy Museum including both print and digital projects, email marketing communications, and website updates. This position works under the direction of the Creative Director to collaborate on projects and maintain the visual brand identity and design standards for the Museum. This role is defined as a combination of production-based and creative projects, as assigned by the team lead.Success Traits
- Positive, collaborative team player
- Creative individual who is passionate about design
- Friendly person who enjoys working with others
- Flexibility to adjust to new tasks as priorities shift
- Willingness to embrace SPY Core Values of Service Excellence, Team, Creativity, Diversity, and FunResponsibilities
- Designs print promotional materials including flyers and brochures, and promotional items such as t-shirts, tote bags, and event giveaways.
- Designs digital graphics for marketing campaigns and event-specific promotions for all museum-owned channels, utilizing both traditional design and motion graphics.
- Updates and maintains website visuals and content through the Museum's website content management system (CMS), keeping with the Museum's brand and design standards.
- Assists in designing, coding, scheduling, and list maintenance of Museum e-blasts through Salesforce Pardot system.
- Maintains production-ready template files through file management and assists in archiving web, photography, and email content as needed.
- Such other creative tasks as from time to time are assigned.Minimum Education Required
- Associate's degree or higher, preferably in graphic design or related visual arts program.REQUIRED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Acrobat.
- Experience in Microsoft Office software.
- Introductory knowledge of html and CSS for styling and problem-solving web and email design.
- Ability to work in basic website content management system (CMS).
- Ability to work in email marketing software and handle basic HTML / CSS styling. Salesforce Pardot experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of motion graphics and basic video editing.
- Basic knowledge of project management systems preferred.Minimum Experience Required
- This is an entry level position. At least 1 year of industry-relevant or internship experience working on a design team on a variety of projects across an agency or organization is preferred. Nonprofit and in-house design team experience is a plus.Skills and Attributes
- Strong design skills with an ability to produce effective communication materials.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and project organizational skills.
- Ability to self-manage a project timeline from start to completion.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in spelling and grammar.
- Strong creative, analytical, interpretive, evaluative, and constructive thinking skills.
- Ability to work with and blend stock and Museum photography.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively with other internal departments to complete projects on time.
- Ability to be proactive and communicate any concerns or challenges as appropriate.
- Ability to maintain well-organized files throughout the entire design process.
- A strong sense of curiosity and a willingness to learn, grow, and develop new skills.
- Interest or experience in museums or other cultural institutions.To ApplyTo apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and link to your design portfolio.
