Associate Director of Graphic Design

DESCRIPTION

About the Position

The Associate Director of Graphic Design plays a key role in The Shed’s Marketing and Communications team, leading the development and execution of its visual identity across exhibitions, performances, marketing campaigns, editorial content, and the physical environment. Working closely with the Editorial Director, the position helps define and distinguish The Shed’s visual presence within the cultural sector, ensuring that graphic design advances and reflects the institution’s artistic and organizational objectives. The Associate Director of Graphic Design must be an exceptional, independent designer with a broad range of skills who can collaborate with colleagues across the organization and external creative partners.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Lead and produce graphic design for The Shed, including promotional and advertising materials, publications, exhibition graphics, signage, event invitations, membership materials, institutional communications, branded merchandise, email templates, and other projects as required
• Develop and execute art direction for Shed programs, including commissioning and directing photographers, motion designers, illustrators, videographers, and other visual artists
• Contract and manage freelance designers, consultants, and other creative partners as appropriate to project needs
• Manage and evolve the quality, consistency, and integrity of The Shed’s visual identity, ensuring it aligns with institutional objectives and distinguishes The Shed within the cultural sector and beyond
• Identify institutional initiatives requiring graphic design or art direction expertise
• Work collaboratively with the Editorial Director and colleagues across departments to coordinate the development and production of design across channels
• Oversee graphic design for The Shed’s building, including wayfinding and coordination with signage consultants
• Establish project scopes, schedules, budgets, and design requirements with interdepartmental teams and external partners
• Act as liaison with outside vendors, printers, fabricators, consultants, and other production partners
• Represent The Shed in design and art direction discussions with external collaborators and organizations
• Present design work and recommendations to senior staff, internal stakeholders, and external partners

Qualifications and Qualities

• 9 years of professional experience in a graphic design–related field, preferably within the contemporary performing arts or visual arts
• BFA in graphic design preferred
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills, and building/maintaining collaborative relationships
• Excellent judgment and ability to juggle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Strong client-facing communication and project management skills
• Strong typographic ability
• Strong image-making ability
• Strong attention to detail

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite required, including After Effects animation
• Experience working with spatial elevations
• Experience ensuring quality in preparing files for print production
• Cinema 4D/Blender experience is a plus

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $95k – $100k. Compensation is commensurate with experience

SALARY

$95,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

• NON-UNION