Princeton University Art Museum

Job Description:
Princeton University Art Museum, one of the nation’s preeminent cultural organizations in an academic setting, seeks a Graphic Designer who enjoys working collaboratively, thrives on working on a wide range of projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, has strong interpersonal skills, and is committed to excellence in all areas of graphic design. The Graphic Designer works as part of a team that includes fellow designers and editors as well as clients from other areas of the museum, including curators, exhibition staff, and members of the Education, Institutional Advancement, and IT departments. The Graphic Designer reports to the Associate Director for Publishing and Communications and also supervises a Graphic Arts Specialist.

The Graphic Designer will be part of the team that supports an active and varied exhibition program, dynamic collections galleries, and a variety of educational programs, activities, and events for a diverse audience that includes University students and faculty, members of the local community, public school students, and visitors to the region. The Museum’s offerings also encompass a vigorous publishing program that includes a quarterly magazine, annual report, scholarly journal, and exhibition catalogues.

The Graphic Designer’s tasks will include providing artistic direction and continuity as well as oversight for the Museum’s graphic design projects in print and electronic media. S/he will manage projects from concept to completion, working with Museum colleagues and vendors as needed, and communicating with clients to ensure that schedules are maintained and deadlines met.

Opportunities of the position:

Work in encyclopedic art museum that values quality design and provides you with the resources necessary to produce it.
Collaborate with colleagues who are hard-working, knowledgeable, and passionate about their jobs.
Enjoy the cultural and intellectual offerings and strong benefits package that Princeton University provides.
Live and work in a historic and vibrant university community less than 1½ hours from New York and Philadelphia.

Job Duties:

Provide art direction, oversight, and coordination of the Museum’s graphic design activities.
Provide consistency to the Museum’s visual identity across a wide range of print and electronic materials.
Work closely with a variety of clients in the Museum and with outside vendors.
Manage many projects simultaneously from concept through completion, including exhibition graphics, educational and interpretive materials, the quarterly magazine, invitations and brochures, gallery didactics, promotional banners and signage, print and digital advertising, and web-based communications.
Supervise Graphic Arts Specialist.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts or a related field
Five to seven years of project management experience in graphic design—print, electronic, and environmental—preferably in a team-based environment in a museum or cultural setting
A commitment to excellence in all areas of graphic design; a track record of compelling graphic design. Applicants may be asked to submit a design portfolio to demonstrate required skills and abilities.
Technical ability and the artistic sensibility to create designs that focus on works of art, making them the showpiece of the design
Ability to work in a complex institutional environment that is fast paced, deadline driven, and collaborative
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with a variety of people
Strong project management skills; ability to see projects through from design concept to end product
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign and Photoshop, using a Mac platform
Experience preparing specifications; identifying, selecting, and coordinating with printers, fabricators, and other outside vendors; production and on-press experience

To Apply:
Please e-mail cover letter, résumé, salary request, and names/contact information for three professional references to Executive Search Consultant Gail Nessell Colglazier at gncolglazier@gmail.com. Application deadline: April 23, 2018.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Princeton University requires all candidates to complete a background check successfully prior to the start of employment. The type and extent of background checks may vary depending on job requirements and/or functions.