Project Role: Graphic Designer (WACTAC ALUMNI)

Walker Art Center•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$20 - $23•Hybrid

About The Position

The Walker Art Center empowers people to experience the transformative possibilities of the art and ideas of our time and to imagine the world in new ways. In our over 125-year history, we have become one of the most celebrated art museums in the country and we are known for our innovative presentations and acclaimed collections of contemporary art across the spectrum of the visual, performing, and media arts. We are seeking a Graphic Designer to support the layout, formatting, and visual design of a submission-based publication (magazine or booklet format). This contract role will focus on organizing written and visual submissions into a cohesive and well-designed publication in honor of the Walker Art Center Teen Arts Council’s 30th Anniversary. The designer will also create the cover design and ensure the overall publication maintains consistent formatting, typography, and visual clarity. This role is well suited for an early-career designer interested in gaining experience in editorial and publication design. Working with the editorial or project team, the designer will translate submitted materials into a polished layout that is clear, visually engaging, and ready for print or digital distribution.

Requirements

WACTAC Alumni
Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign (required) and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite
Basic experience with editorial layout, publication design, or booklet formatting
Strong attention to typography, spacing, and visual organization
Ability to manage multiple pieces of content and maintain consistent formatting
Comfort incorporating feedback and making revisions

Nice To Haves

Experience with student publications, literary magazines, zines, or c
Community publications
Familiarity with preparing files for print production
Interest in editorial or publication design

Responsibilities

Design and produce the layout for a magazine or booklet-style publication
Compile and format multiple submissions (text, images, artwork, and graphics)
Design the front cover of the publication
Apply consistent typography, formatting, and page structure
Maintain clear visual hierarchy and readability throughout the publication
Prepare print-ready and/or digital-ready files
Collaborate with the editorial or project team to ensure accuracy and clarity
Incorporate edits and revisions based on feedback
Ensure files meet printing specifications or digital distribution standards
Coordinate communication with printer and ensure project stays within designated budget
Completed publication layout (magazine/booklet format)
Publication cover design
Print-ready files (PDF and/or printer-ready specifications)
Editable source files (Adobe InDesign)
Organized file package including linked images and final exports