Graphic Design Apprentice via Adobe Creative Apprenticeships

COFAM- Corporation Of the Fine Arts Museums•San Francisco, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF), comprising the de Young and the Legion of Honor, is seeking a Graphic Design Apprentice through the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain knowledge of museum design careers and culture, receive professional mentorship, and acquire hands-on project experience. The apprentice will learn about FAMSF's branding, workflows, and systems, and understand how graphic design supports the institution's goals. The ideal candidate is a problem-solver with an eye for detail, works well in a team, and can balance aesthetics, innovation, sustainability, consistency, and versatility. This position is a temporary, part-time, onsite role in San Francisco.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED, and pursuit of further education in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite required
Solid understanding of visual design principles and typography
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Passion for research and design trends
Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaboratively
Excellent organization and time management skills
Understanding of human-centered design and accessibility standards
Eligibility to apply for the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship is contingent upon successful completion of an Adobe Commission.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Museum Design Studio and serve as a creative partner to other departments at FAMSF on large-scale projects involving a range of media, including print communications, environmental graphics, outdoor media, mobile and online media, and wayfinding/signage.
Research, conceptualize, and design visual communications that support museum initiatives.
Scale our brand consistently and effectively per our identity guidelines.
Apply a finely tuned sense of typography to all projects.
Present concepts and design decisions/rationale to designers and non-designers for feedback, then carry designs through a series of iterations, demonstrating the capacity to be flexible with and reactive to project collaborators’ needs.
Meet with internal clients to plan the scope and schedule for individual projects; communicate deadlines, schedules, and production information to all necessary museum departments; attend project meetings as a representative of the department.
Schedule, bid, produce, and deliver projects within established budgets, on time, while maintaining museum-quality standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.