Job: Junior Designer, Hammer Museum, Los Angeles

The Hammer Museum seeks a Junior Designer to work with the Senior Designer in the creation and project management of design pieces that clearly communicate, maintain, and enhance the Museum's visual identity, and express the Hammer's position as a dynamic cultural institution. Primary responsibilities include designing flyers, postcards, and posters; permanent and temporary environmental/directional graphics; public program and event signage; stationery and other identity pieces; and all online and digital graphics and advertising. Many design projects require working within the pre-established house style and project templates. Secondary responsibilities include managing the process (bids, scheduling, production and delivery) of all printed collateral for the Hammer Museum, from concept through production, including photography, separations, 4-color press work and digital production.

Essential technical requirements include the ability to operate a Mac with thorough design knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and a basic understanding of HTML and Flash. Attention to detail and knowledge of typography, color proofing and printing processes are essential. Strong project management skills and the proven ability to manage multiple jobs simultaneously, establish timelines and meet deadlines, negotiate with outside vendors, coordinate with multiple departments, and deliver on-time and on-budget results is essential. The ideal candidate will also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook/Entourage. BA in a directly related area preferred; knowledge of contemporary art helpful.

Please send cover letter and resume with “Junior Designer” in the subject line to hr@hammer.ucla.edu

from http://hammer.ucla.edu/about/employment.html#designer