Graphic Artist

ClassificationType: full-time, exemptSchedule: Approximately 40 hours a week with occasional weekends, events, and holidays.Minimum starting hourly rate OR Salary: $40,000Scott Family Amazeum OverviewThe Scott Family Amazeum is a hands-on, interactive museum in Northwest Arkansas and recognized as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. We create a fun environment where risk taking, imagining, problem solving, discovery, collaboration, and exploration bring children and adults together to learn and grow.Amazeum Mission: To engage the imagination of children and their families through interactive exhibits, programs, and resources while creating an excitement for lifelong learning and the enrichment of lives.Through experiences with the Amazeum, individuals and the community are engaged in building relationships and developing identities as creative, curious, and innovative shapers for the region. Learning at the Amazeum is an active, playful exploration that inspires curiosity. It is rooted in inquiry-based discovery and involves an element of risk. Hands-on learning opportunities allow guests to exercise critical thinking in the context of play.The Amazeum facility includes approximately 50,000 square feet of indoor space and one acre of outdoor exhibition and activity space. The museum is located at the intersection of Museum Way and J Street in Bentonville, AR.Position SummaryReporting to the Creative Manager, the Graphic Artist will be responsible for the organization and production of marketing materials (digital and print) including brochures, signage, online ads, branded products and promotional materials etc. working cross departmentally to ensure that all assets produced across organization align with brand guidelines. The Graphic Artist will also work with exhibit team to design exhibit and wayfinding signage and museum graphical treatments as needed. They will help manage workflow of projects requested from various departments that may be fulfilled internally or through third parties.The Graphic Artist works closely with the Sr. Marketing and Communications team, Development team, and front-line guest service and education team members as well as Amazeum guests, VIPS, partners and third party vendors.Essential FunctionsDesign and create digital and print assets, including but not limited to brochures, flyers, posters, digital and print advertising, newsletters, website and signageWork with internal team, independently and with design firm to conceive, design and implement graphics while maintaining graphic consistency across organizational projects.Build and manage photography archive by taking, editing and organizing photos ensuring that proper permissions have been given by subjectsMaintain digital graphics assets consistent with brand identityCoordinate estimates and production work with appropriate vendorsManage marketing material requests and work flow ensuring that all deadlines are metAssist with website maintenance and social media updates as neededAssist with photography assignments as neededGeneral DutiesThe responsibilities listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The Amazeum reserves the right to revise or change position duties and responsibilities as necessary to accommodate changing organizational needs.Minimum Requirements:High School diploma or equivalentCurrently pursuing BA in Graphic Arts, Design, Marketing OR related field OR 1+ year in graphic design and production work may be substituted6+ mos experience with Adobe Creative Cloud6+ mos photo editing skills6+ mos experience creating/manipulating graphicsBasic knowledge of HTML and content management systemsStrong organizational and project management skillsStrong communication skills verbal and writtenApplicants must be:Able to provide necessary documentation to prove that you are a U.S.citizen, permanent resident, or a foreign national with authorization to work in the United States.Must be willing to submit to a background check.Physical RequirementsMust be able to move 20 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 40 poundsMay be required to kneel, squat, or stand for extended periods of time to capture pictures and videoAbility to travel to and from work sitesAbility to work in environment with moderate to excessive noiseAbility to work in large crowds onsite and offsitePreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts, Design, Marketing, Photography, Multimedia Production, Web Communication2+ years experience with Adobe Cloud2+ years complex video editing and photo editing skills2+ year HTML and content management systems2+ years website design and CMS softwareStrong time management and problem-solving skillsExperience with Basecamp or Project Management SoftwareProfessional experience crafting and adhering to branding guidelinesAbility to think critically, prioritize and problem solve quicklySelf-motivated and able to work both autonomously but in a highly collaborative environmentStrong verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail and accuracyBilingual skills #J-18808-Ljbffr