Graphic Designer I (Temporary)

Position Title: Graphic Designer I (Temporary)Department: MarketingReports to: Creative ManagerFLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position SummaryIgnite curiosity and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking through events and education programs at Pacific Science Center. PacSci is an iconic Seattle Center institution, serving the community with our award-winning, onsite and online interactive programs. We are hiring a Graphic Designer on a 6-month contract to create marketing and creative collateral for our programs, events, and exhibits. This is a hybrid role with three in-office days per week. New colleagues work on-site full-time for their first 30 days, after which they may request the hybrid schedule.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Understand and execute PacSci mission and brand across all workWorks with Creative Manager and Graphic Designers to create and design layouts for print and digital marketing, including posters, flyers, advertisements, e-commerce, UI/UX elements, internal communications presentations, external communications, and event collateral, all in alignment with brand standardsPerform retouching and manipulation of imagesCreate final art/production files for interactives, signage, and exhibit spaces.Manage contractor relationships for assigned projects, primarily printers, to oversee graphics production and installation.Proactively communicate project needs, delays, or blockers to stakeholders as soon as practicable

Expected Deliverables

Production Design on marketing assets for upcoming VX events (includes posters, signage, and digital)

Science After Dark: Maker MarketMocktologyFracture

Production Design for Camps for Curious Minds (includes signage, flyers, and digital assets)Environmental/Exhibits Design

Position Requirements

Graphic Design Theory (Typography, Color Theory, Composition & Layout)Experienced with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesignExcellent project management and ability to meet tight deadlinesAbility to excel in small team environmentAbility to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and complete projects under tight deadlinesAbility to work with employees at all levelsAct as a team player and have a positive mental attitudeMaintain organized digital project files

QualificationsRequired

Bachelor's degree (in graphic arts, design, advertising design, or other related field) or 1-2 years of professional experience in graphic designCompelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects, including print layouts, digital and advertisementsDemonstrable familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Preferred

Background in advertising, marketing, education, fundraising, and/or non-profitKeen sense of information hierarchy, legibility and best practices when designing in environmental graphics.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

This is a hybrid role with three in-office days per week. New colleagues work on-site full-time for their first 30 days, after which they may request the hybrid schedule.Majority of work will take place at a desk and using a computer.Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Must occasionally be able to maneuver around the PacSci campus.This position requires communication over phone, email, video, and in-person, including the ability to present to individuals and groups.Will be occasionally required to move objects up to 25 lbs.The noise level varies from low to moderate.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required.  It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.