Reports to: Director of Art and Design

Department: Experience

Level: Individual Contributor

Classification: Exempt, Full-Time

Benefits: Full Museum benefits

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Mission: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.

The DMA will:

Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.

Scope of the Position:

The Graphic Designer works collaboratively as a member of the Experience team to ensure a strategic, consistent brand-focused, high-quality visual aesthetic of all print and digital communications to support attendance and revenue-generating initiatives under the leadership of the Director of Art and Design and in cross-departmental collaboration across the museum.

Specific responsibilities of the Graphic Designer include creating original designs for print and digital communications as well as overseeing any and all aspects of production on time and within budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, produce, and/or oversee production of graphic projects including but not limited to marketing and advertising communications and materials, institutional print and digital publications, special event invitations, presentation materials, educational and programming brochures and interpretative materials, wayfinding, attendance and revenue driving initiatives, and signage for exhibition and permanent collection installations for the building/campus of the DMA
Implement and maintain the visual application of the Museum’s brand and ensure that the Museum’s graphic identity/brand and graphic standards are adhered to consistently throughout the Museum
Ensure consistency and quality of exhibition and permanent collection installation graphics
Collaborate on design of web-based communications, including online communications, e-newsletters, and the Museum’s web sites and social media outlets
Oversee external contractors for the design, production, delivery, and installation of graphics
Consult with freelance production artists, photographers, illustrators, and other creative agencies to collaborate on creative concepts and final product deliverables as needed
Assist in the protection of the Museum copyright as well as that of the art works and artists
Responsible for keeping informed about current and new production methods and media, especially those allowing innovation in design
Attend departmental and other museum strategic planning meetings as required
Track all materials necessary for timely installation of graphic elements, to ensure all materials, including text and images, are procured in a timely manner and help ensure accuracy of text
Manage the production of graphics, including scheduling, negotiating costs, approving and routing proofs, and press checks to ensure quality of production, timely delivery, and meeting agreed deadlines
Prepare and recommend budgets for graphic projects. Estimate and negotiate costs with vendors, and maintain quality control of outside production
Schedule the delivery of graphics projects on time and within budget
Maintain inventory of graphics equipment, tools, and supplies, and monitor their condition
Manage the storage and in-house distribution of printed materials
Other duties, as assigned

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or closely related field or comparable work experience required
1-2 years’ experience in a graphic design role encompassing initial concept stage to final press check and experience with graphic production processes preferred

Key Qualifications:

Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat on Mac OSX platform
Excellent judgment in creating designs with compelling typography, color palettes, and layouts; must be able to prepare designs for print or web
Superior graphic design skills and ability to visually communicate consistent and effective brand standards across multiple projects
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with teams
Inclination to gather information and remain abreast of new and best practices in graphic design
Superior organizational planning, budgetary, and project timeline abilities including the ability to plan, develop, monitor, and manage a significant, detailed production schedule of multiple projects simultaneously with flexibility, and a proven ability to stay on schedule and budget
Ability to solve problems and prioritize to meet a variety of needs in situations where immediate decisions may be necessary
Ability to maintain professional relationships with the public and co-workers
Ability to meet short- and long-term deadlines and maintain fiscal accountability
Extremely detail oriented
Accurate typing/keyboarding skills
Experience working with media, marketing, and advertising
Experience in web design and HTML coding is a plus

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

After completing your application, please submit a portfolio to: Graphic Designer Portfolio

Label your file: LastName_FirstName.pdf

The portfolio must include 5 projects
Clearly identify your role in each project
Include why you think your skills would support a role at the DMA

**Please list a link or web address to view your online portfolio on your resume or cover letter.

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Our Core Values

Act with Integrity: We are honest and ethical.
Build Inclusivity: We create spaces where everyone can feel like they belong.
Communicate Respectfully: We listen intentionally and advocate for diverse perspectives.
Embrace and Drive Change: We are innovative, creative, and solutions driven.
Foster Connections: We collaborate around shared goals.
Maintain Balance: We encourage ourselves and each other to reflect and recharge.
Remain Curious: We pursue personal and professional learning.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.

Equity

Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.

Diversity

Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.

Inclusion

We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.

EOE

The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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