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Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Okla Museum of Natural HistoryNorman, Oklahoma, USA
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Required Education and Experience : Bachelors degree AND :

  • 12 months working as a professional graphic designer.

Equivalency / Substitution : Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelors degree for a total of 60 months of related experience.

Skills :

  • Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information.
  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives.
  • Knowledge of graphic design principles.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
  • Certifications : None

    Advertised Physical Requirements :

  • Physical : Ability to engage in repetitive for prolonged periods.
  • Environmental : Standard office environment.
  • Departmental Preferences :

  • Creation of designs for promotional educational and museum outreach materials.
  • Develops compelling visual content for museum-wide promotional efforts including logos brochures newsletters flyers posters annual reports and web-based media.
  • Creates engaging print and digital materials to support educational programs and community outreach initiatives including illustrations and graphics tailored for youth and adult audiences across onsite offsite and online platforms.
  • Collaborates with external exhibit vendors and marketing teams to design public-facing materials for temporary exhibits ensuring alignment with contractual and brand guidelines.
  • Development printing and installation of exhibit graphics.
  • Works with vendors for producing material needs for the exhibits (e.g. vinyls and banners).
  • Creates in-house exhibit identities and branding working with curators and staff.
  • Creates physical labels and exhibit specimen specific / scientific information text panels either printed or produced with a laser engraver.
  • Experience in the use of a large format printer.
  • Experience in the use of a laser engraver.
  • Special Instructions : If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma : The University of Oklahoma values our communitys unique talents perspectives and experiences. At OU we aspire to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : The University in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex sexual orientation marital status genetic information gender identity / expression (consistent with applicable law) age (40 or older) religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions employment housing financial aid and educational services.

    Required Attachments

    Documents required for this position are listed under the Required Attachments section of this job listing. You will be required to upload and attach these documents in the application process.

    Important : ALL required documents must be attached to your job application or your documents will not be visible to the hiring department!

    The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History Graphic Designer is a mission critical position that will be responsible for the creation of graphic design packages and illustrations that integrate across all museum departments including public relations and marketing education and community outreach exhibits visitor services and collections and research. This position creates designs that convey the museums mission and vision. This full-time 12-month staff position will report to the Assistant Director and may supervise student employees.

    Essential Duties :

  • Performs professional graphic design and illustration services for print and digital media and permanent and temporary exhibitions.
  • Performs desktop publishing and graphic design of visual communications and web design.
  • Formulates original design responses using appropriate media materials tools technology platforms and techniques to create visual communications.
  • Applies multiple ideation and analytical strategies throughout the design process.
  • Incorporates exemplary design principles (composition balance hierarchy harmony and contrast).
  • Aligns graphic approach and content with industry best practices and unit guidelines.
  • Employs effective composition and color theory that consider focal point eye path and value.
  • Ensures projects are completed in a timely manner and on budget.
  • May assist with the installation of exhibit graphics or in the set up and tear down of temporary exhibitions as necessary.
  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

    Applicant to provide either a physical or online portfolio with examples of past graphic work.

    Key Skills

    Graphic Design,Photography,Adobe Acrobat,HTML5,Layout Design,Adobe Creative Suite,Web Design,Adobe Dreamweaver,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator,CorelDraw,Adobe Indesign

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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