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Graphic Designer/Junior Graphic
Designer
Posted Date: June 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Title: Graphic Designer/Junior Graphic Designer
Department: Public Engagement & Partnerships
Reports to: Director of Design
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Full-time
The Jewish Museum:
The Jewish Museum is an art museum committed to illuminating the complexity
and vibrancy of Jewish culture for a global audience. Through distinctive
exhibitions and programs that present the work of diverse artists and thinkers,
the Museum shares ideas, provokes dialogue, and promotes understanding. The
Jewish Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art,
ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience. Located
on New York City's Museum Mile, in the landmarked Warburg mansion, the
Museum plays an important role among cultural institutions, challenging all forms
of bigotry and discrimination and promoting understanding among diverse
audiences. The Jewish Museum invites applicants of all backgrounds to consider
joining the Museum in its work.
For more information, please visit www.TheJewishMuseum.org.
The Position:
Working independently and in tandem with the Director of Design, the
Graphic Designer will develop and execute visual material supporting the
museum's exhibitions, programs, marketing, fundraising, and overall public
engagement. Projects will include print (brochures, publications, event
collateral), digital media (social and marketing assets, motion graphics),
environmental design (signage, exhibition graphics) and art direction (photo
shoots, events).
Title will be commensurate with skills and experience. The museum is
currently accepting applications for Junior Graphic Designer (~1-3 years of
experience) and Graphic Designer (~3-6 years of experience) and
demonstrated skill.
Responsibilities Include:
* Design attractive and effective promotional materials in a variety of
media for a range of target audiences, in keeping with the Jewish
Museum's design-forward and contemporary graphic sensibility.
* Work expansively, iteratively, and collaboratively with colleagues and
stakeholders in various museum departments including Marketing,
Education, Visitor Experience, Curatorial, Development and Retail.
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* Translate design direction into consistent, scalable outputs across
multiple formats and platforms.
* Balance several projects simultaneously while adhering to production
schedules, budgets, and deadlines.
* Think conceptually, articulate design decisions, and present them
convincingly.
* Understand how to work within set brand guidelines in consistent yet
inventive ways.
* Prepare design files for production.
* Communicate with vendors and other service providers relating to
design and fabrication.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in graphic design or equivalent experience
* Minimum one year of experience designing brand and marketing
collateral.
* Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
* Competency in design and delivery for social media and the web using
Figma
* Competency in motion graphics using After Effects strongly preferred.
* Experience in environmental graphics preferred.
* Excellent attention to detail, typesetting and typography.
* Knowledge and experience in print production.
* Strong interpersonal skills including ability to take direction and build
productive working relationships.
* Experience with or deep passion for visual arts and museum work is a
plus.
Applicants must submit their design portfolio to be considered for this
position.
Salary Range for this Position: $56,000 - $67,000
Send Resume with Cover Letter To:
Director, Human Resources
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Email: jobs@thejm.org
The Jewish Museum is committed to diversifying its staff and encourages
individuals of all ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds to apply for this
position. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic prohibited by
applicable law.
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This is a unionized position with covered employees represented by
Local 2110, UAW, AFL-CIO.