Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Recognizes excellence in motion picture arts

Manager, Exhibitions Graphic Design

Graphic DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USA$80k - $85k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, fine arts, or a related field.
At least 5 years of design-related professional experience.
At least 1 year of experience managing staff.
Strong creative, conceptual, and critical-thinking abilities, with expertise in visual storytelling.
Superior typography skills.
Experience managing print production and knowledge of printing processes.
Mastery of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Topaz.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Attention to detail and ability to proofread to produce accurate, high-quality work.
Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Professional experience working independently and effectively with others while managing deadlines, budgets, and vendors.
Ability to multitask and create an organized production schedule that allows time for scheduled and unscheduled projects.
Commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods while supervising vendors onsite.
Ability to occasionally use a ladder to install graphics.
Full COVID-19 vaccination, including applicable booster vaccinations, unless an accommodation is approved for medical or religious reasons.
A PDF portfolio showcasing conceptual development, color, layout, typography, and understanding of print materials and production methods is required as part of the application.

Responsibilities

Oversee exhibition graphic design projects from conception through completion and implement the creative strategy and overall graphic design for museum exhibition spaces, including print and digital design, environmental graphics, collateral, and presentation materials.
Work with internal departments and external vendors to ensure accuracy, quality, timely delivery, and adherence to budget requirements.
Collaborate with curators and exhibition designers to develop cohesive design strategies aligned with exhibition intent and enhancing the visitor experience.
Create design mock-ups and visual prototypes to demonstrate concepts, materiality, and legibility.
Work with Brand Creative to support project branding and creative identity through visual materials while preserving the museum's overall branding and identity.
Coordinate with collections, fabrication, lighting, audiovisual, and media production departments to ensure design materials meet each exhibition's needs.
Supervise the junior graphic designer and temporary staff, providing feedback and guidance on design work and professional development.
Design and produce print and digital projects, including tile lockups, wall murals, didactic texts, object labels, gallery-media title cards, digital slide shows, wayfinding signage, facsimiles, and reproductions.
Meet the museum's special needs and visual accessibility requirements, including Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, in gallery spaces.
Carry creative work from concept through production while balancing projects and meeting deadlines.
Manage project workflows, including schedules, budgets, estimates, contracts, and assignments, and negotiate vendor costs and terms.
Oversee artwork reproductions, including resizing, resolution requirements, and touch-ups, and prepare digital files for graphic production.
Oversee external production vendors onsite and ensure their production methods support exhibition rotations and longevity.

Desired Qualifications

Master of Fine Arts degree.
Experience with project management software such as Airtable.
Experience designing graphics for three-dimensional and physical environments, including creating and presenting environmental visualizations.
Experience in motion graphics.
Familiarity with architectural drawings, including their formats, principles, and terminology.
Familiarity with how lighting affects graphics.
Knowledge of current immersive design trends, technologies, and museum exhibition best practices.

Department: Exhibitions
Reports to: Director, Exhibition Design
Job Type: Full Time–Regular
Job Classification: Salary (Exempt)
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum
Compensation: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00

Summary/Objective:
The Manager, Exhibitions Graphic Design oversees exhibition graphic design projects from conception through completion and is responsible for implementing the creative strategy and overall graphic design for the Museum’s exhibition spaces. This includes print and digital design, environmental graphics, collateral, and presentation materials.

The Manager works closely with internal departments and external vendors to ensure accuracy, quality, timely delivery, and adherence to budget requirements. This position supervises one full-time junior graphic designer, freelance designers, and temporary staff.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills, meets strict deadlines, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Collaborate with curators and exhibition designers to conceptualize cohesive design strategies that are harmonious with the exhibition intent and enhance the visitor experience.
Create design mock-ups and visual prototypes to demonstrate concepts, materiality, and legibility.
Working closely with Brand Creative to support the branding and creative identity of projects through the design of visual materials, while preserving the overall branding and identity of the Museum.
Coordinate with other departments, such as collections, fabrication, lighting, AV, media production to ensure design materials meet the specific needs of each exhibition.
Supervise the junior graphic designer and temporary staff, providing feedback and guidance on design work and professional development.
Design and produce a range of print and digital projects, including tile lockups, wall murals, didactic texts, object labels, title cards for gallery media, digital slide shows, wayfinding signages, facsimiles, and reproductions.
Adhere to the Museum’s special needs and visual accessibility requirements (ADA compliance) within gallery spaces.
Follow through on creative work from concept to production, balancing various projects and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Manage project workflows, coordinating schedules, budgets, estimates, contracts, and assignments while negotiating vendor costs and terms.
Oversee artwork reproductions with the knowledge of resizing, resolution requirements, and touch-ups as required and prepare digital files for graphic production.
Oversee external production vendors onsite and while ensure their production methods work with rotations and longevity of exhibitions.

Required Competencies:

A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications, fine arts, or related.
Minimum of 5 years of design-related professional experience.
Minimum of 1 year of experience managing staff.
Strong creative, conceptual, and critical thinking abilities and expertise in visual storytelling.
Superior typographical skills.
Experience managing print production and knowledge of printing processes.
Mastery of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Topaz.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Attention to detail and ability to proofread to produce accurate and high-quality work.
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Professional experience working independently and effectively with others, managing deadlines, budgets, and vendors.
Ability to multi-task and create an organized production schedule that incorporates time for both scheduled and unscheduled projects.
A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Physical Demands:

Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while supervising vendors onsite.
Ability to occasionally use a ladder to install graphics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree.
Experience with project management software such as AirTable.
Experience designing graphics for three-dimensional and physical environments, including creating and presenting environmental visualizations.
Experience in motion graphics.
Familiarity with architectural drawings, including their formats, principles, and terminology.
Familiarity with how lighting affects graphics.
Knowledge of current immersive design trends, technologies, and museum exhibition best practices.

Portfolio Requirement: A portfolio is required as part of the application process. Please submit a PDF portfolio showcasing conceptual development, color, layout, typography, and a strong understanding of print materials and production methods.

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Our Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
Additional time off, including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
Paid sick leave
Paid parental leave
401k retirement plan with a company match.
Clean Air Commuter Program
Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych Guidance Resources.
Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning.
Free Academy membership screenings.
Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum.
Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage.

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About the Company

Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Recognizes excellence in motion picture arts

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a membership organization for cinema professionals and leaders, with 10,000+ members who work in film. It recognizes and upholds excellence in the moving image, supports programs that inspire imagination, and connects people around the world through cinema. The Academy operates by gathering industry talent, running initiatives and events (including the annual Oscars), and providing resources, education, and networking opportunities for its members and the film community. Unlike studios or festivals, its core role is to set standards, honor achievement, and foster collaboration within the craft of filmmaking. The goal is to raise the quality and reach of motion pictures by acknowledging excellence and bringing together creators, peers, and audiences through the medium of film.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Beverly Hills, CA
Founded: 1927

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