Graphic Designer

Primary Function: The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating and producing custom designs under the Barnes brand.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with graphic design major, or equivalent, required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience preferred, with graphic design as a primary responsibility
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to design and communicate clearly for a variety of media and explain design concepts, options, and decisions to stakeholders
• Capacity to learn quickly
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a variety of media under tight deadlines; ability to exercise good judgment and diplomacy in complex situations.
• Must be self-motivated and independent and able to work collaboratively with the Art Director, senior management, and internal staff clients
• Knowledge of following computer programs/software/skills required:
  • MAC platform
  • Adobe Creative Suite 
  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong typographic skills
• Knowledge of following computer programs/software is important:
  • In-depth knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop required
  • Experience with Adobe After Effects and/or other animation software preferred
  • Experience with project management software (Basecamp, Trello, Dropbox, Google Drive) preferred
• Knowledge and experience with print and video production process by external vendors is a plus
• Demonstrated solid understanding of user-centered design, testing, and implementation

Clearances: Criminal Background-–National

Physical Activities to Perform Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Moving:

• Approximately 80%+ of time is spent seated while working at a desk.  
• Ability to occasionally transport up to 25 lbs. of files, equipment or supplies. Ability to move to access files, equipment or supplies.

Vision Requirements:

• This position requires extended time on the computer.

Communication Requirements:

• Clearly communicate in person, by phone, and by video conference. Communicate with others in conversational and written English. 

Working Conditions:

• Position operates in hybrid work setting comprised of the Barnes’ Philadelphia campus and remote work setting indicated by the employee at their documented home address.
• Position requires extended time on the computer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, and/or revises organizational marketing materials for internal clients, such as brochures, newsletters, advertisements, handouts, animations, donor presentations, logos, posters, invitations, web images, etc., for internal and external audiences and in consultation with the Art Director and other stakeholders. 
• Develops and designs graphic identities for exhibitions and special events, working with curators, exhibition designers, and internal stakeholders, maintaining ownership over projects in collaboration with Art Director.
• Presents concepts and designs to internal clients including senior staff, incorporates feedback and moves projects forward.
• Conceptualizes and animates motion projects for social media marketing campaigns and special events/ exhibitions.
• Works with external contractors such as photographers and freelance designers to ensure quality results. 
• As a member of the Creative team, collaborates with colleagues on institutional photography and design needs.
• Maintains involvement in institutional brand and developments within it, enforcing its use throughout the institution.
• Maintains cultural awareness of the design landscape with respect to current and future trends.
• Approaches design problems conceptually, with close attention to detail innovation and an ability to distill complex concepts and turn around mockups quickly.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Organization-Wide Competencies:

1. Accountability:
   1. Prepares for work assignments and meetings,
   2. Conducts thorough fact-finding, decision-making and/or follow through,
   3. Admits mistakes and errors and informs others when one is not able to meet a commitment.
2. Job Quality:
   1. Dependably demonstrates job knowledge necessary for the position,
   2. Produces timely, accurate, high quality work output,
   3. Prioritizes work responsibilities effectively and produces work quantity expected for the role.
3. Service:
   1. Identifies problems and collaborate with others to devise and create effective solutions.
   2. Interacts and communicates with fellow employees in a manner that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment in accordance with our Core Values.
   3. Facilitates open communication and keeps an open mind about new ideas.
4. Leadership:
   1. Sets a good example for others,
   2. Demonstrates ethical decision-making and communication,
   3. Makes decisions. Uses a solution-oriented, collaborative approach.
5. Collaboration:
   1. Seeks win-win outcomes in decision-making,
   2. Shows a proactive, inclusive, helpful, and respectful attitude to colleagues, guests and others,
   3. Takes initiative to contribute to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.