The Designer is responsible for developing and implementing design solutions that impact and shape the Museum visitor’s experience. The Designer must exercise independent judgment to develop creative and innovative ways to design and produce graphic material for exhibition brochures, exhibition cards, marketing materials, building and exhibition signage, and posters. The designer is also responsible for creating and producing graphic material for email, video, television and the web.
The Designer also manages the Tang Museum’s digital media portfolio consisting of thousands of images from exhibiting artists, installation documentation, multimedia artworks and other electronic publications.
BFA in graphic design, contemporary art or digital production. MFA or equivalent desired. 3-5 years design and production experience in museum environment with strong contemporary art background necessary.
Expert skills using techniques, materials, equipment and software used in graphic design, multimedia development and video authoring such as: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, Max/MSP/Jitter, Pro-Tools, Flash and new applications as they are developed. The candidate should also have a working knowledge of HTML and CSS and be familiar with web tools like Moveable Type and Word Press.
Must possess the ability to create and oversee print productions from conception through printing. Additionally, the candidate must be able to author multimedia projects for gallery installations and traveling exhibitions in a variety of formats including DVD, CD-ROM, and other electronic publishing formats. Must also possess the ability to manage digital assets with tools such as Extensis Portfolio, Merlin or Canto Cumulus. Strong organizational and communication skills are necessary.
Must have aptitude for quick problem solving and visual thinking with acute attention to detail within demanding deadlines.
Review will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.
To learn more about and apply for this position please visit us online at: https://careers.skidmore.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56196
Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college with a reputation for its creative approaches to just about everything. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community. Skidmore is known for its faculty of teacher-scholars devoted to the instruction and mentoring of undergraduates; approximately 2,400 talented men and women from some 47 states and 46 countries.
We encourage applications from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations; women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
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