The San Diego Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversification of its workforce.
Staff Positions Available
Exhibition Graphic Artist
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports: Exhibition Designer
Job Summary:
The Exhibition Graphic Artist will work under the direction of the Exhibition Designer in designing, producing and installing high quality exhibition graphics for temporary and permanent installations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, produce and install exhibition graphics including, but not limited to labels, text panels, directional signs, photo panels and title walls.
- Work with curators, registrars and translator to obtain accurate signage information.
- Work with construction supervisor to produce and install exhibition signage
- Operate and maintain Roland CAMM-1 vinyl cutter
- Produce and install vinyl signage
- Schedule and supervise projects produced by vendors outside the museum
- Purchase, maintain and organize graphics supplies, tools and materials
- Supervise temporary employees assigned to graphics projects
- Maintain up to date files
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors or equivalent with an emphasis in the arts, design or related field. Two to four years experience in a museum environment, gallery or cultural institution.
Knowledge: Strong production background is a big plus.
Abilities: Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment. Takes initiative managing multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize and shift priorities as needed. Ability to work as a motivated team member under the pressure of meeting strict deadlines. Detail oriented, patient and flexible. Ability to work with creative artists and vendors in a professional manner.
Skills: Effective communication skills, both verbal and in writing. Strong organizational and administrative skills. Computer literate with proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite and In-Design-CS2. Experience using small tools and Roland CAMM-1vinyl cutter. Supervision experience preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
Other Requirements: A valid California DriverÕs license, insurance and be willing to use it on the job preferred.
Physical Demands:
- Some traveling to other sites by car.
- 70% time spent on the computer
- Some climbing on a ladder
- Ability to use small tools
Work Environment:
- Office space may be shared.
- Noise level ranges from quiet to moderately noisy
If interested, please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: resumes@sdmart.org.
No phone calls please.
San Diego Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the hiring of personnel because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or physical disability.
