GRAPHIC DESIGNER & DESIGNER TRAFFIC COORDINAT Houston, TX, US 5 days agoFull Time

Children's Museum Of Houston • Houston, TX

262d • $38,000 - $42,000

About The Position

Children's Museum Houston's mission is to transform communities through innovative, child-centered learning that improves the trajectories of all children. The Houston region has one of the largest child populations in the United States and Children's Museum Houston serves an audience of more than 1 million children and families each year. Children's Museum Houston is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that relies on private and public contributions. We believe in creating an environment of diversity, equality, and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when we are developed, engaged, and able to bring our whole authentic selves to work. Our people are trusted experts. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train, and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. CMH offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, career growth and competitive compensation. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. CMH will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background and drug screen.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of proven experience as a Graphic Designer, with a strong portfolio demonstrating a variety of design work.
• Experience applying human-centered design principles and the design thinking process to solve problems and meet user needs.
• Significant experience with project tracking, design management, and ensuring smooth workflows within design teams.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, Sketch, or similar design tools.
• Experience with project management software (Asana, Trello, Monday.com, etc.) to track project progress and ensure timely delivery.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with different teams to ensure cohesive design outcomes.
• Ability to provide examples of applying the design thinking process and human-centered design in past projects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with UX/UI design or familiarity with front-end development principles.

Responsibilities

• Create visually engaging, innovative, and high-quality designs for both digital and print materials, ensuring alignment with the Children's Museum Houston's mission and brand identity.
• Apply human-centered design principles and design thinking methodology to produce designs that solve real problems and deliver meaningful, user-friendly solutions.
• Work closely with the marketing, events, and education teams to ensure consistency in the design of Museum exhibits, promotional materials, online presence, and other branded assets.
• Manage and track the progress of design projects from concept to delivery, ensuring smooth coordination and efficient project flow.
• Oversee traffic management in the design process, ensuring all assets are produced on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to track project milestones, resolve design challenges, and ensure alignment with project goals and deadlines.
• Implement feedback from internal stakeholders and external audiences to refine and improve designs over time.
• Present design concepts and ideas effectively to team members and stakeholders, ensuring the final designs meet user needs and organizational goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Professional development opportunities
• Challenging careers
• Career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions