Graphic Designer, Eskenazi Museum of Art

ART MUSEUM (BL-AMUS-IUBLA)


Department Information

Since its establishment in 1941, the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University (IU) has grown from a small university teaching collection into one of the foremost university art museums in the country. A preeminent teaching museum, its internationally acclaimed collection includes more than 47,000 objects representing nearly every art-producing culture throughout history. Collection areas include African art, ancient art, Asian art, global contemporary art, European and American Art, Indigenous art, Oceanic art, and prints, drawings, and photography.


Job Summary

The Graphic Designer collaborates closely with museum staff, university partners, and external vendors. This role involves professional-level work that may be complex or evolving in scope. Decisions are made in alignment with established museum policies and brand guidelines.

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Develops and leads the execution of high-quality visual communications across print, environmental, and digital platforms, ensuring alignment with brand standards, timelines, and budgets.
• Collaborates across museum departments, university teams, and external partners to support shared projects, build strong working relationships, and translate stakeholder needs into cohesive design solutions.
• Provides design leadership in cross-functional settings by coordinating feedback, managing expectations, and guiding projects from concept through production in alignment with institutional branding and mission.
• Conceptualizes and produces a wide range of design deliverables, including exhibition identities, gallery graphics, wayfinding systems, publications, campaigns, digital assets, and retail materials.
• Leads design projects through all phases with attention to typography, layout, image quality, and prepress standards.
• Advises and designs for digital initiatives (web, email, social, and emerging platforms) to ensure consistent application of visual standards.
• Oversees production and vendor processes, including scheduling, bidding, proofing, press checks, fabrication, and installation coordination, ensuring quality and cost-efficiency.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, establishing timelines, tracking deliverables, coordinating stakeholders, and facilitating communication to ensure efficient, high-quality outcomes.
• Partners with departments to uphold and evolve the museum's visual identity, ensuring consistent and strategic application of brand guidelines.
• Maintains fluency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and stay current with emerging tools and trends, including developments in AI within the design industry.
• Assists in planning and managing the museums annual graphic design budget, supporting responsible stewardship of resources.

General Responsibilities

• Identifies basic and complex graphic design projects and performs research, conceptualizes design, sets timeline, and designs visual elements for use in a variety of marketing and communications needs, adhering to IU brand guidelines.
• Regularly consults with marketing and communications staff and other key stakeholders to determine project needs and ensure graphic design elements align with strategy and objectives.
• Designs the layout and format for digital and print graphic design content, including selection of colors, images, fonts, logos, and placement, for various marketing and communications needs, audiences, and platforms; may delegate basic design tasks to Graphic Design Assistant(s).
• Creates images, graphic elements, illustrations, and other visual content using a variety of graphic software, including Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint; takes on special and/or urgent projects.
• Seeks input from peers and stakeholders on a variety of graphic design elements to evaluate effectiveness of different aesthetics, colors, fonts, images, etc.
• May provide organizational training on graphic design methodology and strategy.
• May provide guidance to Graphic Design Assistants.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.


EDUCATION


Required

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE


Required

• 2 years of experience in relevant field.

Preferred

• 4 years of professional graphic design experience from concept through final production, including both print and digital work.

SKILLS


Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Demonstrates project management skills.

Preferred

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat).
• Project management expertise, including the ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success meeting deadlines and managing budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, with a collaborative, cross-functional approach.
• Self-motivated and proactive, bringing a creative mindset that encourages innovation and teamwork.
• Deep understanding of typography, layout, and color theory.
• Precision in preparing files for both print and digital production.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving ability and sound judgment in fast-paced environments.
• Ongoing commitment to staying current with graphic design best practices and emerging trends.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. This role requires to move up to 35 pounds when positioning equipment or materials related to graphic production and installation. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$56,000-$58,000 annually


Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .


Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Marketing & Communications

Job Family: Visual Communications

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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