GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT (15-19 HOURS PER WEEK)
One of our region’s leading performing arts organizations, Meany Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Washington fosters innovative performances that advance public engagement, cultural exchange, creative research and learning through the arts. Meany Center provides opportunities for diverse artists, community, students and faculty to connect in the discovery and exploration of the boundless power of the arts to create positive change in the world. The Center is located at Meany Hall on the UW Seattle campus, the primary performance space for the University’s academic programs in dance, music, digital and experimental media, and drama, as well as for the Meany Center Visiting Artist program.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA) are priorities at Meany Center. We aspire to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable environment for everyone who works and engages with Meany Center. Staff members are expected to respect diverse ideas, races, genders, sexualities, abilities, cultures, religions and traditions, and they are encouraged to learn how to interrupt behaviors that hinder our work towards anti-racism and our DEIA efforts. Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities and people from other historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. We are also interested in learning about your professional growth goals connected to DEIA as they relate to this position.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Graphic Design Assistant is an entry-level position responsible for assisting the Graphics Specialist in producing visual components representing the Meany Center brand and programs. The position reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications and serves in a cross-functional role that supports all Meany Center departments. The Graphic Design Assistant’s work will contribute to meeting ticket revenue, attendance, donation, education and patron experience goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the marketing team in the creation of marketing communications and promotional materials
- Assist with the production of print collateral (posters, postcards, flyers, signage) and digital graphics (website and email heroes, digital advertising and social posts, stories and reels, etc.)
- Learn and assist with editing videos
- Archive photography, digital assets and printed materials
- Mount and hang signage and displays
- Distribute marketing materials across campus
- Manage assigned production projects in the Basecamp project management system
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of training in graphic design
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Able to work with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Doc applications
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Great listening skills and ability to collaborate
- Ability to manage production schedules and meet deadlines
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with and respect for a diverse environment, inclusive of artists, students, faculty and staff of many social, economic, cultural, ideological, racial and ethnic background
- Knowledge of Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro and Acrobat
- Interest in photography
- An appreciation and knowledge of the performing arts
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS
This is an entry-level position that can be adapted as an internship for course credit. In this role, you will gain valuable knowledge about how creative and collaborative teams work to execute designs in a fast-paced environment. You will hone your production and design software skills, while gaining hands-on experience working within established brand guidelines. By the end of the employment period, you will have a portfolio of real-world examples of your work and skills that are transferable to full-time positions in the design field.
COMPENSATION
$21.50 per hour; minimum of 15 hours a week to maximum of 19 hours a week
