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Are you an aspiring designer? Do you want to be part of a fast-paced marketing team? Then we want you! The Museum of Flight is looking for a creative production artist who is just starting out in their career and is looking to explore and grow in all areas of design, illustration, and more, all while working for an awesome Seattle-area attraction. The Museum of Flight is a welcoming organization that is mission-driven with a passionate workforce. Please check out the job description below and if this seems like the right fit for you, we’d love to meet you! Please submit your cover letter and resume, along with 5-10 design projects or a link to your design portfolio.
Summary
The Production Artist supports the mission of The Museum of Flight, by assisting in the design and production of graphics and marketing materials in various media, as well as producing supporting materials for other departments within the Museum. This entry-level position works in coordination with the Graphic Designer and the Marketing team as a whole. This role also assists with digital and physical file organization and archiving. The Production Artist must uphold industry best practices and standards regarding image usage, rights, and credits and follow Museum’s brand standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Produce and maintain various types of graphics in collaboration with the Marketing team, following Museum standards and brand guidelines as assigned for print and digital applications.
- Fulfill internal graphics request orders in coordination with the Graphic Designer, following all guidelines and procedures.
- Collaborates with the Graphic Designer and direct supervisor in maintaining current standard brand templates for collateral and various other marketing pieces and internal Museum forms.
- Complete final press-ready checks and processes for sending files to vendors or other third parties.
- Assist the Graphic Designer with image file storage and archives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Associate degree or higher required in Graphic Design, Communication Design, or a related field.
- At least one (1) year of design and production experience in a work, freelance, or formal internship including clear demonstration of design and creativity from conception through completion.
- Video editing/production experience with software such as Premiere and After Effects, a plus.
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of marketing collateral and graphics production methods and time frames.
- Proficient knowledge of Mac OS platform.
- Good sense of quality design, production, and creativity.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS, a plus.
Skills
- Proven computer graphic and design layout skills using Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
- Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills.
- Displays good communication skills, both in writing and verbally.
Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing tasks and multiple projects.
- Ability to work with and address diverse audiences.
- Innovative in practice, remaining open to new ideas, and able and willing to adjust technique as needed.
License & Certification
- None
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The schedule for this position will be determined by the Supervisor.
- May require working additional hours including evenings and weekends based on Museum need.
- No travel is expected for this position.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to occasionally lift 20 pounds unassisted.
- Normal office conditions apply, including repetitive wrist and arm movement and long periods of sitting or standing.
- The ability to focus, bend, carry, reach to the side, front and overhead, push pull, walk, stand, twist and squat are occasional requirements in a normal office setting.
- Onsite attendance is essential to perform some of the duties of this position.
Benefits
The Museum of Flight offers full-time employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match after 1 year of service, Employee Assistance Program, as well as company paid life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and long-term disability.
Paid-Time Off
Our paid time-off plans include 2 weeks of accrued sick leave and 2 weeks of vacation (80 hours each) per year, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $22.00 – $30.00 per hour depending on experience.
Should you receive an offer, please expect that it can fall anywhere within this range. A multitude of factors will determine a fair salary based on the following: scope of role within the organization, years of relevant experience, specific skills, and evaluation of capability to execute in role successfully (among other critical factors).
Important Information
The Museum of Flight is committed to reflecting the diverse community around us. We continue to listen, learn, and implement change so that we can become a more inclusive organization that addresses bias and inequity, and better serves our communities. We highly encourage persons of color, members of marginalized communities, women, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply.
Prior to hire and once an initial offer of employment has been made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The Museum of Flight is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
