{"id":6959,"date":"2024-07-23T13:22:31","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T20:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/?p=6959"},"modified":"2024-09-23T09:47:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T16:47:22","slug":"henry-art-gallery-seeks-lead-designer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/advis104\/2024\/07\/23\/henry-art-gallery-seeks-lead-designer\/","title":{"rendered":"EXPIRED: Henry Art Gallery seeks Lead Designer"},"content":{"rendered":"

About the Henry<\/strong>
\nThe Henry Art Gallery was founded as Washington State\u2019s first art museum in 1926, on the principle that art stimulates inquiry, fosters knowledge, and builds healthy communities. Located on the campus of the University of Washington (UW), Seattle, the Henry is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the research and presentation of contemporary art. Learn about our mission and vision: henryart.org\/about.<\/p>\n

Diverse backgrounds make us stronger. We highly encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Color, LGBTQ+, and individuals of all abilities to apply.<\/p>\n

Position Purpose<\/strong>
\nThe Lead Designer plays a critical role in shaping the visual identity and visitor experience of the Henry. This position involves overseeing all design aspects of exhibitions, publications, digital media, and promotional materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in graphic design, a collaborative spirit, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for contemporary art and expanding museum audiences. A commitment to accessible design practices is essential, ensuring that all museum materials are inclusive and welcoming to diverse audiences.<\/p>\n

Commitment to Equity<\/strong>
\nThe Henry acknowledges the historical structures and social dynamics that have continuously oppressed communities of color and we acknowledge our part in institutional racism. We also acknowledge that we are situated on the land of the Coast Salish peoples.
\nWe are actively committed to racial equity and to building a strong foundation of inclusivity and awareness in all we do. We value discourse that brings forward voices and positions that have been \u2013 and continue to be \u2013 oppressed. We do not tolerate hate speech or actions.
\nWe recognize that we are in the process of embodying these values across our exhibitions, programs, and operations; this is our ongoing work.
\nThe Henry Art Gallery is a part of the University of Washington. For more information about race and equity at the UW, see washington.edu\/raceequity.<\/p>\n

Salary Range:<\/strong>\u00a0$58,500 \u2013 $67,000 at 90% Full-Time Equivalent or FTE<\/p>\n

Schedule:<\/strong>\u00a0Tuesday \u2013 Friday, 36 hours per week (90% FTE)<\/p>\n

Reports to:<\/strong>\u00a0Director of Communications & Public Relations<\/p>\n

Essential Functions<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Exhibitions: Lead the design process for museum exhibitions, including identity development, intro texts, graphic elements, signage, accessibility tools, and promotional materials.
\n\u2022 Publications: Design and\/or oversee the production of exhibition catalogs, brochures, and other printed materials.
\n\u2022 Brand Identity: Maintain and develop the museum\u2019s visual identity across all platforms, ensuring consistency and alignment with the museum\u2019s mission and values.
\n\u2022 Digital Media: Create engaging and visually cohesive designs for the museum\u2019s website, social media, email campaigns, and other digital communications.
\n\u2022 Accessibility: Ensure all design outputs adhere to best practices in accessible design. Research and train in accessibility standards for physical and digital spaces.
\n\u2022 Museum-wide Projects: Work closely across all departments to conceptualize and implement design projects. This may include membership and fundraising materials, upgrades to facility signage, and campaign development for public programs.
\n\u2022 Project Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and projects are completed within budget.
\n\u2022 Vendor Coordination: Liaise with external vendors for printing, fabrication, and other production needs. Prepare print-ready files for fabrication.
\n\u2022 Leadership: Mentor and supervise a part-time designer and, in some years, a design intern, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
\n\u2022 Innovation: Stay current with design trends, tools, and technology, and incorporate best practices into the museum\u2019s design strategy.
\n\u2022 Other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n

Qualifications<\/strong>
\nRequired
\n\u2022 Interest in contemporary art
\n\u2022 A minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design in an in-house or agency environment
\n\u2022 A strong portfolio demonstrating a range of design projects and a high level of creativity and technical skill
\n\u2022 Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and print production processes
\n\u2022 Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
\n\u2022 Knowledge of accessible design standards and practices
\n\u2022 Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
\n\u2022 Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate conceptual thinking to non-designers<\/p>\n

Desired
\n\u2022 Familiarity with museums and\/or art institutions
\n\u2022 Knowledge of project management software such as Asana
\n\u2022 Familiarity with Mailchimp
\n\u2022 Familiarity with video production
\n\u2022 Management and\/or mentorship experience<\/p>\n

Status:<\/strong>\u00a0Regular 90% Full-time, benefits eligible, FLSA non-exempt (eligible for overtime)<\/p>\n

Benefits<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Medical, Dental, Vision: Eligible to enroll in the Henry\u2019s medical, dental, and vision insurance package. The Henry pays 100% of the cost for employees.
\n\u2022 Vacation: Accrue Vacation hours at a rate that increases with years of service, beginning at a rate of 9 hours per month (amounting to approximately 12 days or 3 weeks, using the Henry\u2019s standard work week of Tues-Fri).
\n\u2022 Holidays and Holiday Credit: 11 paid holidays, plus 1 annual personal holiday; eligible to accrue Holiday Credit hours for holidays falling on non-work days at a rate of 7.2 per holiday
\n\u2022 Sick Leave: Sick leave accrued at a rate of 1 hour of sick leave per every 40 hours worked
\n\u2022 Retirement: Employees can elect to participate in the Henry\u2019s 403(b) retirement plan and make contributions per payment through deferred compensation; after six months of employment, the equivalent of 3% of your compensation will also be contributed by the Henry<\/p>\n

The employee will have also have access to or receive:
\n\u2022 Affiliate University of Washington employee status, with access to such things as: the UW library system, ability to purchase an IMA gym membership
\n\u2022 One UW Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Course per year
\n\u2022 A Professional Membership to the American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
\n\u2022 Up to $50.00 reimbursement for materials towards the employee\u2019s understanding of Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion
\n\u2022 Public Transportation Reimbursement Program: the Henry will fully reimburse the cost of a quarterly U-PASS, or up to $150 of actual expenses for ORCA purchases per quarter<\/p>\n

Apply:<\/strong>\u00a0Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3-5 work samples to opportunities@henryart.org (in one PDF if possible) by August 23, 2024. No phone calls, please.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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