Reporting to the Director of Registration and Collections Management, the Graphic Designer will develop exhibition identities and style guides, and produce and install exhibition info-graphics and didactic materials for 8 to 10 exhibitions per year. The incumbent will work collaboratively with contract exhibition designers.
The designer may produce exhibition prints for up to four photography exhibitions per year, often working closely with artists and curators to produce match prints and determine presentation solutions and to coordinate framing. The Graphic Designer must be flexible and open to feedback and produce quality work under the pressures of deadlines and competing priorities. Additionally, the Graphic Designer may be requested to perform and coordinate press checks and work closely with outside vendors to produce additional exhibition graphics.
The incumbent will also assist as needed with the preparation and installation of all exhibitions. The incumbent will also support clients from other Fowler Museum departments including Communications, Education, Exhibition Project Management, Digital Media, Development, and others to design newsletters, invitations, web graphics, brochures, banners, and other online and print media.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
15
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
1. Demonstrated skill in graphic design.
Required
2. Advanced use of Macintosh computer systems.
Required
3. Skill in the production of exhibitions graphics. This includes cut-vinyl graphics, illustration, large-scale output systems, and mounting.
Required
4. Working knowledge of Macintosh/PostScript systems and related desktop publishing and imaging hardware and software, including extensive experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
Required
5. Knowledge of graphic design principles and formats: Ability to identify, set and articulate design standards; knowledge of typography and effective use of type; working knowledge of paper stocks, inks, varnishes, and theirsuitability for each project.
Required
6. Working knowledge of printing and production processes for 1- to 4-color materials, including color proofing and on-site press approval.
Required
7. Working knowledge of vendors in terms of capabilities, performance and pricing. Skill in scheduling and taking direct control for project components from design through press check with minimal or no direction.
Required
9.Ability to read and interpret exhibition floor plans and construction drawings.
Required
10. Ability to solve problems and initiate appropriate action.
Required
11. Flexibility and adaptability; ability to organize, effectively prioritize and complete a variety of tasks in a timely manner despite deadlines and competing requests.
Required
12. Skill working as part of a team, and ability to effectively collaborate with staff at all levels, faculty, students, and other contributors and museum representatives.
Required
13. Knowledge of appropriate museum practices and procedures including conservation, artifact handling and security.
Preferred
14. Ability to organize and maintain records.
Required
15. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of various forms of materials.
Required
16. Ability to work on ladders.
Required
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
TX-Systemwide Technical
Application Deadline:
08-16-2023
External Posting Date: