Graphics Designer - Museums

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Job Description

POSITION SCOPE:

The Graphics Production Project Manager is a production-oriented position which oversees the planning, tracking, production and installation of the graphic elements for specific projects; making sure that the scope remains on schedule, on budget and with design integrity. Project Management, Production and Graphics are essential experience requirements.

Note: this role is not the same as a Graphic Designer. It has an execution/production orientation and is not a creative design role. Graphic Design experience assists in the overall role understanding, however.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

MANAGE, COLLABORATE, INFLUENCE, EXECUTE

• Manage graphics for large-scale museums, including project planning and budget management.
• Support potential new projects by estimating graphic fabrication.
• Manage the submittals of color palettes, samples & prototypes.
• Ensure that designer intent is upheld.
• Monitor and track graphic production both internally and with subcontractors daily, by ensuring a detailed Master Matrix in Excel is maintained & accurately updating the proofing, production stages, shipping & installation of all graphic items.
• Read, review and mark-up fabrication detail drawings, preparing for technical specifications.
• Ensure an expected level of quality and execution, approve final inspection of graphics.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum five (5) years experience with graphic management and/or production.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Knowledge of detailed and square footage estimating.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and prepare related technical specifications.
• Successfully prioritize work while working in a fast-paced environment with various projects and tight deadlines
• Use of MS Office products and specifically Excel.

Preferred

• BS in Business, BA/BFA in Design or Graphics or equivalent educational background.
• Project Management experience with large-scale museums or similar role.
• Two (2) years experience as Project Coordinator or higher role for an exhibit fabrication business or similar industry
• Ability to work with both Mac and PC products.
• Knowledge of MS Project and/or Procore

 Brightpath Associates LLC

 07/01/2024

 Lorton,VA