Graphic Designer, Grammy Museum

*This is a hybrid position. Work can be done from a combination of at home and the GRAMMY Museum in downtown LA.*

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The GRAMMY Museum is seeking a skilled and creative Graphic Designer to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for translating concepts into visually appealing and impactful designs across various mediums. You will collaborate with various internal teams to deliver compelling visuals that align with brand guidelines and effectively communicate our messages.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop visually engaging designs for print and digital mediums, including brochures, flyers, email, social media graphics, website elements, and promotional materials.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand design requirements and project objectives. Advise on best practices, offering solutions that consider budget, brand and timing.
• Generate creative concepts and ideas that effectively convey key messages.
• Ensure all designs align with brand guidelines, maintaining consistency across various platforms and materials.
• Work with Director of Marketing to create and expand brand specifications and guideline materials.
• Educate internal stakeholders on brand specifications and monitor all outgoing work to ensure adherence to brand identity standards.
• Execute end-to-end design processes, from concept to final production, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Create templates that can be customized to improve efficiencies.
• Work with external vendors and printers to oversee production processes and maintain quality standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, communications, advancement, curatorial and programs, to understand project requirements and contribute to overall creative strategies.
• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, adhering to project timelines and deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders on project status and updates.
• Present ideas and projects to key stakeholders, including senior managers.
• Attend press checks as needed and Q/A all design projects through production and print.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a professional Graphic Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design projects. Experience in the music and/or museum industry preferred.
• Advanced level in industry-standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Understanding of design principles, layout, typography, and color theory.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and iterate on designs accordingly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality designs.
• Ability to multitask with strong project and time management skills.
• Must submit an online portfolio of sample work or website with sample work with application.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in web design, UI/UX design, and interactive media.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and other email/web development languages.
• Dreamweaver, Flash, CSS, JavaScript, and Flex experience.
• Animation and video editing skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS FOR CERTAIN ROLES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time, and work at a computer for long periods of time.

The employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

COMPANY BENEFITS

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ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND ITS AFFILIATES

RECORDING ACADEMY

The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

GRAMMY MUSEUM

Established in 2008 as a partnership between the Recording Academy and AEG, the GRAMMY Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a greater understanding of the history and significance of music. Paying tribute to our collective musical heritage, the Museum explores and celebrates all aspects of the art forms from the technology of the recording process to the legends who've made lasting marks on our cultural identity. In 2017, the Museum integrated with its sister organization, the GRAMMY Foundation, to broaden the reach of its music education and preservation initiatives. As a unified organization, today, the GRAMMY Museum fulfills its mission of making music a valued and indelible part of our society through exhibits, education, grants, and public programming.

MUSICARES

A friend and ally of the music community, MusiCares was established by the Recording Academy to safeguard the health and well-being of all music people. A four-star charity and safety net in times of need, MusiCares offers confidential preventative, recovery, and emergency programs to address financial, medical, and personal health issues. Through the generosity of our donors and volunteer professionals, our dedicated team works across the country to ensure the music community has the resources and support it needs.

LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY

The Latin Recording Academy is an international, membership-based organization comprised of Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking recording artists, musicians, songwriters, producers, and other creative and technical recording professionals. The organization is dedicated to improving the quality of life and cultural condition for Latin music and its makers. In addition to producing the Latin GRAMMY Awards to honor excellence in the recorded arts and sciences, The Latin Recording Academy provides educational and outreach programs for the Latin music community either directly or through its Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Recording Academy, its affiliates and the music industry have a strong culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. The Recording Academy makes intentional, courageous, and principled decisions for stronger business outcomes and ensures that all creators and professionals live and work in a fair and safe environment. It is the Recording Academy’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Recording Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race (nor traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. The Recording Academy will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the Recording Academy. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, recruitment, hiring, transfer, and social and recreational programs.