Job: Graphic and Web Designer, Delaware Art Museums

The Graphic and Web Designer position requires a creative individual who possesses excellent communication, graphic design, and multimedia skills. This position requires strong problem solving and organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. This individual will report directly to the Manager of Marketing and Public Relations and will interact with the curatorial, education, and development departments. This is a six-month onsite contract position.

Responsibilities:

• Projects include, but not limited to,
  • brochures, postcards, rack cards, invitations, print and online newsletters, flyers, logo design, banners, gallery wall text, and website design and maintenance
• Experience with a wide range of multimedia tools including digital audio/video production
• Ability to work as a highly productive member of a team and with other Museum departments
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work on multiple projects at once
• Develop and maintain content on Museum’s website and social media sites
• Produce and prepare files for media
• Handle post-production color correction, edit, and format photo files
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, SQL, Javascript, web technologies, digital audio, and visual editing, DVD authoring, and compression for Internet delivery
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Dreamweaver, Flash, PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign, QuarkXPress, and Illustrator
• Ability to maintain and expand the Museum’s brand

Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years of professional design experience
• A bachelor’s degree in multimedia, graphic design, or a related field required.
• Excellent design, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills are essential to this position.
• Museum experience is preferred but not required. 

To Apply:

Please email a cover letter and resume to Diane Nangle, Human Resources Manager, by Friday, July 8. Print and web graphic design samples are required. Online portfolios are preferred, but emailed PDFs and hard-copy samples will also be accepted.

Attn: Diane Nangle

Delaware Art Museum

2301 Kentmere Parkway

Wilmington, DE 19806

dnangle@delart.org

Education Level: Bachelor's degree in multimedia, graphic design, or a related fiDeadline: 07/08/2011Posted: 06/14/2011   Expires: 07/14/2011