TEMP-Communications (Graphic Design)

The Graphic Designer oversees the planning, design, and production of marketing and communications materials across print, digital, social media, video, and advertising platforms for Museum of the Rockies. This position manages creative project workflows, maintains brand standards, and produces high-quality visual communications that support organizational goals.

Department Museum of the Rockies

Division Museum of the Rockies

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

Salary Salary starting at $20.50 hourly annually, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Manage the intake, prioritization, scheduling, and execution of graphic design projects across multiple departments.

Design and produce print, digital, social media, photo, video, and website promotional materials.

Coordinate projects with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, printers, and media partners.

Maintain and enforce brand standards across all communications.

Ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, and within established guidelines.

Maintain organized content libraries and assets.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Three years of professional graphic design experience creating digital advertising, social media, and video content.

Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro.

Experience creating assets for social media, digital advertising, and web platforms.

Experience with website content management systems and digital marketing platforms.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Five or more years of professional graphic design experience.

Experience managing creative workflows or project management systems.

Experience working in higher education, museums, nonprofit organizations, or cultural institutions.

Familiarity with ADA accessibility and inclusive design principles.

The Successful Candidate Will Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Demonstrated ability to maintain brand consistency across multiple platforms.

Physical Demands Work at a computer for extended periods.

Occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Attend events and oversee installation of marketing materials when necessary.

Occasionally work after hours or on weekends.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on August 20, 2026 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

Required Documents Resume

Optional Documents Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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