Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Brochures, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Didactic Method, Establish Priorities, Flexible Spending Accounts, Graphic Design, Graphics, Insurance, Legal, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Publications, Publishing Software, Restaurant, Style Sheets, Sustainability, Team Player, Typography, Writing Skills
The Publications Department oversees a robust program of scholarly catalogues, quarterly museum member magazines, brochures, and other campus-wide print materials. Under the direction of the Director of Publications, this position works cross-institutionally, and with outside collaborators/contractors, to deliver publications and printed materials of the highest quality, furthering the reputation of the Cleveland Museum of Art as a standard in excellence.
As part of the Exhibition, Design, and Publications Division, this position, on occasion, will provide additional graphics support to the Design & Experience Department, which may include designing in-gallery labels and didactics or other environmental graphics projects.
Requirements and Key Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2-3 years experience designing scholarly publications and other print materials.
Must be highly motivated, ability to work on complex projects simultaneously, prioritize work projects in a fast-paced environment, possess a keen eye for detail and accuracy, and successfully collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience with desktop publishing software (Adobe Creative Suite--Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) is required, knowledge of digital publishing a plus. Experience working in a museum or cultural institution a plus.
A design portfolio is required for consideration.
Responsibilities
Design
- Design scholarly publications by applying knowledge of typography, style sheets, and grid systems;
- Collaborate with colleagues across the institution to design and produce the museum’s quarterly members magazine, Cleveland Art;
- Design and provide proofs, special instructions, and digital files for print and digital delivery including publications, the museum website, and online presentations.
- Apply understanding of the museum’s diverse audiences to produce work that is accessible, inclusive, and equitable.
- Awareness of current and future design and sustainability trends in graphic design.
Collaboration & Communication
- Strong collaboration skills with a positive, adaptable, and flexible approach that supports productive working relationships across teams.
- Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present ideas effectively to a variety of stakeholders.
Salary range: $50,000 - $53,000
Application Material: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references
Full-time Benefits include:
- Partner level membership to CMA
- Free, unlimited admission to select Cleveland Museum of Art ticketed exhibitions (two adult member tickets per visit, subject to availability)
- 50% off admission to select ticketed exhibitions for members' guests
- Free admission to select ticketed exhibitions for unlimited children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
- Priority registration and discounts for museum art classes for adults and children
- 20% discount in the museum store
- 25% discount in the museum restaurant and café
- Annual subscription to Cleveland Art members magazine
- Free Garage Parking
- Your employment relationship with the museum qualifies you for free or discounted admissions to other cultural institutions such as the Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Cleveland Zoo, etc.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Voluntary Life
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- HSA
- FSA
- 401(k) with company match
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- ID Theft
- Legal Services
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off