Job: Web and Graphic Designer: Please Touch Museum

The Web & Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, visualizing, creating and managing the production of all promotional materials for the Museum. This position is responsible for managing both print and digital projects, including the museum’s website, publications, advertising and in-museum signage. The Designer works closely with all departments of the Museum in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, collaborative environment.

Essential Functions:

Design all of the museum’s graphic material, from concept to completion, including, but not limited to website, annual report, brochures, member newsletter, event invitations, business cards & stationary, fund raising materials, advertisements and museum/exhibit signage in a cost effective, timely manner

• Design and maintain website by executing changes as needed
• Design and implement user-friendly web content, micro-sites and online advertising campaigns
• Work with Communications Specialist to maintain web content, ensuring compliance with top-level themes and brand guidelines at the Museum
• Develop and maintain contacts with printing vendors and service bureaus; manage contracts
• Manage annual printing budget for museum and process invoices
• Create an artwork file library, which can be easily accessed by the other members of the marketing department
• Maintain and update stationary and brochure supplies, reordering when necessary
• Hire and manage Graphics Interns
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• BFA or BA in graphic design or related field
• Minimum three years experience in appropriate setting (portfolio of past work required)
• Thorough knowledge of pre-press, file preparation and print production
• Thorough knowledge of Mac computer programs
• Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Quark Xpress. Additional knowledge of PC and web software a plus
• Thorough knowledge of programming language(s) such as PHP a plus
• Functional expertise in Web animation and graphics and hands-on knowledge of XML, HTML, CSS, and Flash
• Understanding of best practices in web design and interactive marketing
• Photography skills and experience with video editing and web application development are a plus
• Experience working within a content management system preferred
• Must have a fun and creative approach to graphic design
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills

To Apply:

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, résumé and salary requirements to:

Attn: WEB, Human Resources Department, Please Touch Museum®, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Fax to: (215) 581-3182 or e-mail to: employment@pleasetouchmuseum.org. EOE.

Posted: 12/15/2010   Expires: 01/14/2011

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