The Princeton University Art Museum, one of the nation’s preeminent cultural institutions in an academic setting, is seeking applications for a full-time Graphic Design Specialist position.
About the Museum:
With a collecting history that extends back to 1755, the Princeton University Art Museum is one of the leading university art museums in the country, home to collections that have grown to include more than 115,000 works of art ranging from ancient to contemporary art and spanning the globe. Committed to advancing the University’s teaching and research missions, the Museum also serves as a hub for the humanities at Princeton for visitors worldwide. The Museum currently presents exhibitions in its two downtown venues (Art on Hulfish and Art@Bainbridge) and is touring collections exhibitions nationally and internationally. When the Museum opens its dramatically reconceived building, scheduled for 2025, it will initiate a new exhibitions program with annual exhibitions on-site and on tour. This project will also involve a full refresh of the Museum’s brand, including visual identity and brand voice.
The Graphic Design Specialist will report to and assist the head of the graphic design studio in developing and producing a wide range of print and digital materials, including exhibition graphics, gallery labels, brochures, advertisements and promotional materials, signage, and digital deliverables to run on the Museum’s website and social media channels. The Graphic Design Specialist will work closely with Museum curatorial, editorial, and marketing staff to understand the substantive, interpretive, and informational goals of exhibitions, publications, communications campaigns, and other projects. This position will be responsible for identifying ways in which project goals can be achieved through design solutions, working within budgetary frameworks to meet rigorous production schedules. Under the direction of the head of Graphic Design, the Graphic Design Specialist will create original designs and work within established templates to provide outstanding visual solutions for the Museum’s varied graphic design needs.
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for the position.
The successful candidate will be a creative and self-motivated individual with a team-based approach and an unwavering attention to detail. Primary responsibilities include:
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Preferred Requirements
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