Graphic Designer I

PacSci•Seattle, WA

12d•$26 - $31•Hybrid

About The Position

At Pacific Science Center, our mission is to ignite curiosity in every child and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking in all of us. Our colleagues are passionate lifelong learners who live our mission every day. Each of us commits to bring an inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) focus in every aspect of our work. Join our collaborative team and help steward our warm, welcoming, community-learning environment at PacSci. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. If you have some of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and you share PacSci's values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply. Position Title: Graphic Designer I Department: Marketing Reports to: Creative Manager FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt Position Summary Ignite curiosity and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking through events and education programs at Pacific Science Center. PacSci is an iconic Seattle Center institution, serving the community with our award-winning, onsite and online interactive programs. We are hiring a Graphic Designer to create marketing and creative collateral for our programs and events.

Requirements

Graphic Design Theory (Typography, Color Theory, Composition & Layout)
Experienced with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, Figma
Excellent project management and ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to excel in small team environment
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and complete projects under tight deadlines
Ability to work with employees at all levels
Act as a team player and have a positive mental attitude
Maintain organized digital project files
Compelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects, including print layouts, digital advertisements, video, and animation
Demonstrable familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Nice To Haves

Illustration experience
Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
Background in advertising, marketing, education, fundraising, and/or non-profit

Responsibilities

Understand and execute PacSci mission and brand across all work
Create and design layouts for print and digital marketing, including posters, flyers, and advertisements
Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications
Perform retouching and manipulation of images
Liaise with external vendors, especially printers
Work with PacSci teams to execute creative briefs and strategy for projects
Light copywriting, including assisting with writing advertising copy, taglines, and copy-editing
Proactively communicate project needs, delays, or blockers to stakeholders as soon as practicable