In Search of a Design Maven

Could this be you or someone you know? If so, please send 'em my way:
 
Digital Media Designer
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Communications Department

You're a design maven and can bend Photoshop and Illustrator to your will as if physical extensions of your being.  You are all things digital - Adobe, Google, Flash, Final Cut - and though perhaps not an expert on each, you are willing to dive deep when a project demands it, and in fact welcome an excuse to explore.  Your online portfolio establishes your experience and credibility instantly with professional yet cutting-edge creative work.  You're social - Facebook and Twitter may even seem passé, but you're nevertheless totally connected and have more "friends" than you know what to do with.  Though highly visual, you can wax eloquent with the written word and understand the power of language.  You're excited by the prospect of contributing your creative energies and expertise in the service of humanity and non-profit work.  You're entranced by the arts, museums and cultural institutions.  You're awed by history.  The idea of working at the world's largest museum of African American History ennobles you.

Well here's your chance!

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is looking for a talented, multi-faceted, experienced and intensely creative individual to become our Digital Media Designer. This full-time position reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications and helps conceive, create and produce high quality, rhythmic and consistent branding, PR and marketing materials to promote the museum, its exhibitions, events and services for dissemination across a variety of channels including print, web, email and social media.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conceive creative concepts for marketing materials with a strategic understanding of brand and communications goals, and minimal direction
• Produce design concepts for print and online materials, and incorporate art direction feedback in revising design materials
• Produce completed, detail-oriented design deliverables for print and online needs
• Prepare email blasts and perform website updates and graphic refinements to online properties

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in graphic design, advertising, or related field
• 3 - 5 years of demonstrated graphic design experience in a professional capacity
• Broad-based understanding of communications fundamentals, and an unwavering eye for detail
• Deep knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite products
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Strong knowledge of web design fundamentals; working knowledge of CMS platforms, especially Joomla, a plus
• Knowledge of and some ability with Adobe Flash, Final Cut, AfterEffects or equivalent video and animation software
• Must be actively engaged on online social networks
• Must be Web 2.0 savvy
• Must have a strong interest in online and mobile media technologies
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective project management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Must be able to work independently
• Be highly motivated and energetic
• Willing to work hard, but able to work smart
• Ability to interact professionally with clients, and have good judgment.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The position involves minimal physical exertion, except when assisting in the production of a special event or promotion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily work in the office and outside of the office via meetings.

Applicants should email cover letter, resume, and links to online portfolio and social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) to ted@chwmuseum.org.