Graphic Designer at The Mariners' Museum

Newport News, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jan, 26

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

11 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, After Effects, Digital Design, Print Design, SEO, User-Centered Design, Motion Graphics, Video Assets, Digital Media, Branding, Typography, Visual Communication

Industry

Museums;Historical Sites;and Zoos

Description

Description We are seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy Graphic Designer to join our Multimedia Team. This role is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and executing compelling visual content across digital and print platforms to elevate our brand identity and engagement. You will collaborate across departments to support marketing campaigns, website design, digital media, and museum initiatives. Success in this role requires advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, and After Effects), along with a strong sense of design trends, digital storytelling, and user-centered design principles. Duties: Design, develop, and maintain branded visual content for digital and print media, including social media, web, email, signage, brochures, and presentations. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency of brand, message, and design across all platforms. Collaborate on the development and maintenance of the Mariners’ website (UX/UI) and support with CMS updates. Apply best practices in responsive design, accessibility, and SEO to digital content. Design social media graphics, motion graphics, video assets, and digital ads optimized for various platforms (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, etc.). Support campaign development from concept to execution, ensuring creative alignment with goals and target audiences. Maintain and contribute to a growing digital asset library and style guide. Translate complex ideas and narratives into visual concepts and layouts. Analyze engagement metrics and iterate on designs to optimize impact. Provide graphic design support to other departments as needed. This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting annual salary between $50,000-$55,000 plus an excellent full time benefits package. To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and design portfolio (link or attachment are required for consideration). No phone calls, please – only applicants being considered for interviews will be contacted. Requirements Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, After Effects). Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in both digital and print design. Knowledge of SEO, analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Insights), and how they inform design strategy. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Strong communication and organizational skills. A keen eye for detail, visual balance, typography, and composition. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of branding and identity systems development. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications, or a related field preferred. 4+ years of experience in graphic design, preferably in an in-house marketing team, nonprofit, or cultural institution. Conditions of Employment: Must be able to pass a background check and possess a clear Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment. May require occasional evening or weekend work during events or deadlines.

Responsibilities

The Graphic Designer will conceptualize, design, and execute visual content for digital and print platforms to enhance brand identity. Collaboration with various departments is essential to support marketing campaigns and digital media initiatives.