Graphic Design Associate - Library for the Performing Arts
hace 3 días
New York
Job DescriptionDescriptionOverview Working under The New York Public Library’s (NYPL) Communications & Marketing Department, the Senior Graphic Designer plays a key role in supporting The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts’ (LPA) visibility and public identity by developing and producing engaging, high-quality design materials. This position focuses on the creation of print and digital collateral, and signage that promote and enhance the public experience at LPA—ensuring clear communication, accessibility, and alignment with the NYPL brand. Responsibilities: • Design a Wide Range of Print and Digital Collateral: Create brochures, flyers, rack cards, posters, bookmarks, promotional items, digital screens, and branded templates, and more to support LPA’s communications goals., • Collaborate with Internal Teams: Work closely with LPA staff and NYPL’s Communications and Marketing Department to interpret project goals and deliver high-quality design solutions, • Maintain Brand Consistency: Uphold NYPL’s visual identity across all materials and contribute to the development of LPA-specific style guides or templates as needed, • Prioritize and Manage Multiple Projects: Organize timelines and workload to deliver creative work on time and within budget, often balancing several projects simultaneously, • Video Animations: Produce video animations for ads and social media, • Design Public Signage: Develop wayfinding, informational, and promotional signage for public areas throughout the building—ensuring clarity, visual consistency, and accessibility, • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related fieldRequired Experience, • 5+ years of professional design experience, with a portfolio demonstrating strong print and signage workRequired Skills, • Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat) and Canva on Mac OS, • Strong skills in typography, layout, branding, and visual storytelling, • Experience working within brand systems and contributing to visual identity guidelines, • Solid understanding of print production processes, file preparation, and signage materials, • Focused attention to detail, with basic grammar and proofreading abilities, • Familiarity with environmental design and public-facing display systemsManagerial/Supervisory Responsibilities, • Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues, • Be Resourceful in solving problems, • Be Curious in all aspects of your work, • Be Welcoming and InclusiveWork Environment, • Office setting, • Telecommuting/HomePhysical Duties, • Limited physical effort is required, • May require travel within NYCPre-Placement Physical Required?, • NoUnion/Non Union, • Non-UnionFLSA Status, • Non-ExemptSchedule, • 10-20 hours per week scheduled between the hours of 9am-5pm, Monday to FridayThis job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed. The New York Public Library Salary StatementAt the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.