Job Description
Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:
Application Opening: Friday, September 20, 2024
Application Deadline: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00pm on Friday, October 4th.
Compensation Range:
Fill Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX)
Hours: Full-time
Recruitment ID: PEX-(phone number removed) (RTF(phone number removed)
Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt, Category 14: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.
Job Description
Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Exhibitions, the Curator in Charge of Graphic Design oversees and participates in the planning, preparation, organization, and design of graphic material for all exhibitions at SFO Museum. This position assists in the planning, preparation, organization, and execution of Museum exhibitions; develops and maintains SFO Museum’s website; and interprets and carries out established graphic design standards, methods, and procedures. In partnership with key stakeholders on the Museum’s exhibitions team, this role is responsible for leading design efforts, providing creative direction, and establishing and maintaining the Museum's visual standards to ensure a cohesive visual identity.
Duties Will Include But Will Not Be Limited To:
Serves as the primary point of contact, coordinator, and lead graphic designer for all SFO Museum projects;
Establishes relationships and coordinates with other Curators and staff in achieving the goals, objectives and priorities of the SFO Exhibition Schedule;
Plans, organizes, prioritizes, designs and produces the graphics, images, illustrations, murals, signage, and label content for all SFO Museum exhibitions;
Designs and produces 10-15 printed exhibition brochures each year;
Develops and maintains SFO Museum website to promote public awareness and to draw interests to the Museum; works with other Curators and staff in selection of appropriate images to accompany the text;
Interfaces SFO Museum website with Airport website;
Supervises Curator II – Graphic Design, Curator II – Video Arts Curator and Videographer, as needed graphics positions, and graphics interns;
Reviews videos produced by the Curator II-Video Arts Curator and Videographer of exhibitions for use in the galleries and for promotional purposes;
Maintains and provides project management for all vendor relationships related to graphic design including printing services, banner fabrication, and contracted graphic design firms;
Obtains price quotes and prepares documents for contracts with printing companies for graphic production;
Provides project scope documents for all contractual graphic design services, reviews contractor proposals, and manages contracted project timelines and outcomes;
Prepares and compiles necessary documents in securing funding requisitions in accordance with Accounting and Controller expenditure standards;
Organizes and manages the archiving of all digital and physical graphic material;
Prepares press kits for all exhibitions;
Provides design support for other Airport related projects as required;
Promotes events, special programming, and lectures through social media, email, and print to maximize attendance and visibility;
In collaboration with the Assistant Director, Exhibitions, and the Director and Chief Curator, defines the scope of special graphic design projects. When appropriate, identifies and engages third-party design firms for contract work, serving as the Project Manager and primary point of contact for the duration of the project.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Desirable Qualifications
Demeanor suited to a fast-moving and dynamic environment;
Demonstrated concern for detail, accuracy, and neat execution of work;
Experience with website design and management;
Experience with the design and production of printed materials such as exhibition brochures and catalogues, promotional material, case graphics, case labels, and stationary;
Fluency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Bridge, Dreamweaver, After Effects, and Premiere Pro
Experience with HTML and Drupal;
Excellent abilities with the Mac platform and products;
Knowledge of museum operations and procedures;
Ability to plan, organize, implement complex projects;
Ability to multitask and problem solve;
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment;
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, assistants, supervisor, Museum and Airport staff, outside agencies, and the public.