Senior Designer

ABOUT THE LUCAS MUSEUM OF NARRATIVE ART

As the first museum to focus exclusively on storytelling through images, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art believes that visual storytelling can connect us and help shape a more just society. With a growing collection that encompasses artworks from across cultures, places, times, and mediums, including paintings, sculptures, murals, photography, comic art, book and magazine illustrations, and the arts of filmmaking, the Lucas Museum will explore narrative art’s potential to prompt questions, invite opinions, inspire community, and move people to think about the impact of images on our world.

Co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson and led by director and CEO Sandra Jackson-Dumont, the Lucas Museum was designed by renowned architect Ma Yansong of MAD Architects with Stantec as executive architect and is under construction in Los Angeles’s Exposition Park. An 11-acre campus with extensive new green space designed by Studio-MLA will embrace the museum’s 300,000-square-foot building, which will feature expansive galleries, two state-of-the-art theaters, and dedicated spaces for learning and engagement, dining, retail, and events. www.lucasmuseum.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is an incredible opportunity to join the Lucas Museum's design studio at its start. The Studio designs and produces work that creates experiences, tells stories, expands conversations, and connects people to art and each other. We bring brand strategy, visual identity, and ideas to life across programs, exhibitions, visitor experience, retail, development, membership, publications, and marketing and communications across all museum departments.

Under the direction of the Director of Design, the Senior Designer will create and execute exhibition identities, marketing campaigns, branded merchandise, digital and print materials, signage, publications, and our website.

A successful candidate is a multidisciplinary designer with exceptional visual design and typographic skills who can expertly translate concepts into visual identity systems that work across multiple touch points, including digital, print, spatial, experience, packaging, interaction, and motion. A strong portfolio of substantial and proven experience is essential for this role, as is a dedication to excellence and accuracy and a talent for building strong relationships with others. 

• Conceptualize, develop, and produce exceptional story-driven designs for digital, print, and environmental applications
• Work collaboratively and independently to develop design work, generate multiple solutions for review, and iterate effectively based on feedback from supervisor and internal stakeholders
• Generate mock-ups, pitches, and presentations for the review and approval of designed assets
• Maintain brand consistency throughout all marketing and creative projects
• Design environmental, wayfinding, and interpretive graphics materials for projects, including campaigns for exhibitions, and oversee specialty fabrication and installation.
• Design marketing campaigns for individual exhibitions and season awareness, including billboards, bus shelters, posters, and print and digital advertisements in close collaboration with the Marketing Department and Publication and Editorial Department.
• Design digital and print fundraising materials in collaboration with the Development Department.
• Partner with Marketing to create digital assets, including features on lucasmuseum.org, email newsletters, social media posts, and videos to promote the museum’s exhibitions and programs.

• Presenting & Communicating Information - Speaks clearly and fluently; provides accurate information and key points of an argument clearly; proven ability to build relationships, engage with and work effectively and positively with a diverse group of museum colleagues; responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and  feedback; excellent creative problem solver; ability to exercise sound judgment and thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and nimble work environment; ability to manage multiple work processes and projects simultaneously and be receptive to changing priorities
• Dealing with Ambiguity - Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty
• Knowledge of the Field - Familiarity with and possesses a strong desire to improve upon their understanding of professional museum standards, object handling, collection care principles, and museum registration practices
• Creating & Innovating - Produces new ideas, approaches, or insights; creates innovative products or designs; produces a range of solutions to problems; seeks opportunities for organizational improvement; devises effective change initiatives
• Attention to Detail - Accomplishes tasks thoroughly with concern for all areas involved, no matter how small; verifies the accuracy of information before moving forward on a project or task

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• A minimum of 6 years experience working in a museum or exhibiting arts institution
• Strong typographic skills
• Experience with exhibition design, fabrication, and commercial print production
• Proficiency with UX/UI and interaction design
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work in a start-up environment
• Mastery of Industry-standard creative programs, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook
• Proficiency with After Effects in creating motion graphics for video titles and typography, social media posts, etc.
• Familiarity with DAMS, TMS, or equivalent databases
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS
• Experience with print, web, and 3D production
• Must be comfortable working across various design touch points, from print, to environmental, to digital and motion

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND OUR COMMITMENT TO DEAIB

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents and supports a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. The Lucas Museum fosters a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, whether based on race, national origin, gender, gender expression, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the best qualified people from a diverse candidate pool. Applications from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

MISSION AND VISION

We are a museum dedicated to the art of storytelling. Through visual storytelling the Lucas Museum expands the role of art and museums for society. The Museum inspires thought provoking ideas and conversations that are relevant within and beyond geographic boundaries. Our work radiates to catalyze more connected and empathetic spaces. The art of storytelling connects us to shape a more just society.

VALUES

Our internal and external practice is shaped by the following beliefs and behaviors.

PEOPLE FIRST

We meet people wherever they are (physically, intellectually, emotionally). Our inclusive practice connects who people are and what people find meaningful, to works of art and the work of our organization.

INSPIRED

We believe that art can move you to feel, think, reflect, and act.

COLLABORATIVE

We believe that nimble thinking and working together yields exponential results.

BRAVE

We approach our work and learning with courage, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of adventure.

4 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

ART

Amplify the social impact of Narrative Art through an approach that bridges the academic and the popular.

COMMUNITY

Connect to a broad and diverse public by create an institution rooted in impactful, respectful, sustainable relationships.

INCLUSION

Practice diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging in all operational and programmatic aspects of our work.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Create a healthy and durable institution equipped to fulfill its vision and public mandate.

All staff at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art lead through a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both within the Museum and with the communities that we serve.

Salary and titles will be assigned commensurate to the successful candidates’ education and experience. An attractive compensation package will be offered to the successful candidate(s).

Pursuant to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the museum requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent an approved medical and/or religious exemption. Upon hire, all new hires will receive detailed instructions on complying with this policy.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.