About Our Organization

Founded in 1968, the Studio Museum in Harlem is the nexus for artists of African descent locally, nationally, and internationally and for work that has been inspired and influenced by Black culture. It is a site for the dynamic exchange of ideas about art and society.

Job Summary

The Studio Museum in Harlem is seeking a Junior Graphic Designer to support creative   production and advance the institution’s reputation as a 21st Century Museum dedicated to championing and incubating Black artistic vision. A key stakeholder in maintaining the Museum’s brand and visual identity, the Junior Designer will be a member of the Communications team, working alongside a Senior Graphic Designer and internal stakeholders to identify the needs and requirements to produce compelling, consistent, and brand-aligned assets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• The Junior Graphic Designer will assist the Director of Media and Communications and Senior Graphic Designer in designing and developing culturally compelling and institutionally relevant creative solutions for all museum exhibitions, printed collateral, digital graphics, invitations, signage, and environmental projects. 
• Assist in the implementation of the Museum’s visual identity system, ensuring brand consistency across all audience touch points including but not limited to print, digital, social, OOH and media campaigns. 
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications teams to conceptualize and bring cross-departmental visual narrative ideas to life across all channels. 
• Assist the Senior Graphic Designer in managing the production of all printed materials across the institution, from conception to completion. 
• Maintain approved style and brand guidelines. 
• Organize, monitor, and maintain files on shared drives. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Skills and Qualifications  

• Experience working within creative teams with a demonstrated ability to support the creation and communication of a vision and assist implementation. 

• Strong visual aesthetic - love for and knowledge of typography, iconography, form, color, composition, materiality, and detail 

• Strong aptitude for visual storytelling, passion for staying current on trends within the design and art world. 

• Forward thinking; passionate about bringing fresh ideas and industry knowledge of branding, design, technology, and Black culture to the Museum. 

• Strong attention to detail with some copy-editing experience a plus 

• Comfortable working in a tight-knit, collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment that demands flexibility while maintaining quality of work. 

• In depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign 

• Previous experience working at a gallery or museum a plus 

Education and Experience 

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or Master of Fine Arts in graphic design
•  2- 3 years of design and production experience 

Physical Demands 

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Work Environment 

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Compensation

$35- 36 per hour non-exempt position.

Salary is commensurate with experience within the guidelines of a small not-for-profit. A competitive benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance, a retirement account, and substantial vacation time.

Application Instructions

Please upload your resume and a cover letter to your application. No phone calls or emails, please.  

Please note that while careful consideration will be given to each submission, only a select number of applicants will be contacted due to the volume of interest.

The Studio Museum in Harlem is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, sex, age, gender identification, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage folks of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. At the Studio Museum, we are committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged. We embrace our differences and know that our diverse team is a strength that drives our success.  

Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.