Graphic Design Manager

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Kamin Science Center is dedicated to inspiring learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. By making science both relevant and fun, the Science Center’s goal is to increase science literacy in the region and motivate young people to seek careers in science and technology. One of the four Carnegie Museums, the Science Center is Pittsburgh’s premier science exploration destination and the region’s most visited museum, reaching more than 500,000 people annually through its hands-on exhibits, camps, classes, and educational programs. This Full-Time position is eligible for the Carnegie Museums' many Benefits. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to see information on the starting pay rate. This is a union position. The Graphic Design Manager at Kamin Science Center is a collaborative and creative role responsible for defining and translating the visual identity for Pittsburgh’s most visited museum. As the lead brand manager for the Science Center, the Graphic Design Manager develops and creates creative concepts across a wide range of outreach materials, including paid advertising; website, email, and social media graphics; short-format and promotional videos; internal and external signage; fundraising assets; and other collateral that helps to engage and expand our core audiences. Throughout each project, this role maintains visual consistency across all marketing channels through the creation of creative, on-brand assets that highlight key initiatives, including exhibitions, events, digital projects, programs, fundraising proposals, and more. In addition to playing a crucial and collaborative role within the Marketing team and all other internal teams, this role also independently manages external vendors for print, photo, video, and other related creative projects. The Graphic Design Manager thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and provides strategic leadership for the overall design function, overseeing all elements of the creative process from brainstorming and development through production of materials, and creatively plans projects while strategically prioritizing key initiatives. The Graphic Design Manager reports to the Director of Marketing Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, digital media, or a related area; will consider commensurate experience.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in graphic design or a related communications field.
Proven experience creating and managing content across a variety of marketing communication assets.
Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite.
Video editing experience using tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Canva video.
Experience working with website content management systems.
Strong writing and editing skills.
Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and organizational brand guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading design in large museums or other cultural organizations.
Passion for science and STEM education.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain brand standards throughout the organization across all marketing and communication channels.
Create concepts and artwork for compelling paid advertising, digital, email, and print materials, PowerPoint presentations, internal signage, and other collateral that is consistent with Kamin Science Center’s brand and style guidelines.
Develop creative, engaging ways to promote strategic initiatives, exhibitions, events, and experiences.
Manage the creation of compelling short-format and promotional videos and website graphics that reach our target audiences.
Guide all marketing design projects from start to finish, including research and development of concepts, approval of initial and final designs, and production with outside vendors. Procure production quotes and provide pricing options as appropriate.
Collaborate with a wide range of internal and external teams to plan design projects and communicate the scope, challenges, and optimal method of production to meet the project’s goals, deadlines, and budget.
Manage production processes with internal teams and outside vendors to assure that all projects deliver on time and within budget.
Lead the approval process for all projects with both internal and external stakeholders.
Manage and organize the museum’s library of photo assets to assure accessibility of images for internal and external requests. Take photos for key projects as needed.
Support communications initiatives and Marketing team projects as needed.
All other duties as assigned.