Description
The Atlanta History Center is seeking a rising, detail-oriented graphic designer to assist with a high volume of diverse work. While working on the marketing team, this position will require a designer who is confident working with Adobe Creative Cloud, able to design within a brand standard, flexible to work on every part of the creative process, and efficient in turning around requests with a high level of precision.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Graphic Designer and Marketing Department with production of print and digital design layouts, including posters, flyers, brochures, invitations, event programs, web, email, and social media graphics, and other museum marketing.
- Research marketing proposals and prepare decks.
- Collaborate across departments to support internal and external marketing initiatives
- Adheres to Atlanta History Center branding and design standards
- Support with other department duties as needed, such as content editing and proofing, staging collateral, and organizing marketing materials.
- Print, trim, and distribute design collateral.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
- Experience creating a variety of graphics (See portfolio submission requirements below)
- Possess strong attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Must have enthusiasm for the design process and ability to accept critiques and make necessary adjustments to design as requested
- The ability to use conceptual thinking in the design process punctuality and the ability to manage multiple deadline projects with thoroughness and attentiveness
- Must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a BA/BFA or comparable program
Desired
- An interest in Atlanta history and culture
- Experience with editorial design
- Experience designing brands and identities
- Experience with print and paper design
- Experience with motion graphics, video, and animation
Other Requirements
- Satisfactory criminal background check.
Portfolio Required
Submit a portfolio of 10-15 graphic and digital examples of original works by the applicant.
The successful applicant will show a combination of design examples. These examples might include, but are not limited to:
- logo design
- poster design
- editorial design
- brochure or newsletters
- event programs
- blog and web design
- identity design
- package design
- 2D & 3D character development
- animation and motion graphics
- photography
- digital art
- other art-based media
When applicable, please indicate software used to create as well as the applicant's role in any collaborative works. The portfolio may be submitted by including a link to a web-based portfolio in the cover letter or may be submitted in a single pdf document uploaded with the application.
