The Jewish Museum/New York, NY
About The Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum is shaping a new vision for its future — a vision that builds on its unique history and values, and propels its mission into the 21st century. The Jewish Museum is the only art museum in the world that focuses on the dynamic interplay between artistic practice (both contemporary and historical) and an unparalleled collection of art and artifacts reflecting global Jewish identity and tradition from ancient times to present day. It has an impressive 109-year history and is recognized around the world for the quality of its collection, exhibitions and scholarship.
The Position
The Jewish Museum seeks a dynamic, articulate and creative individual to channel the
Museum's vision across every aspect of the visitors' experience: on-site and online; through advertising and social media; in the shops and café; and in the cultural industry. As The Museum embarks on a two-year strategic transition, including the launch of a new graphic identity created by Sagmeister & Walsh, the Creative Director will lead the in-house design team and tune the Museum's ‘voice.'
Responsibilities Include:
• Develop original creative design concepts and solutions that strengthen the Museum's image
• Lead ideation brainstorms and take ownership of creative choices, brand positioning and other strategic documents
• Oversee multiple projects and direct all phases of creative work from concept through production
• Contribute to the development of digital and marketing strategies
• Promote continual creative improvement and actively contribute to a culture of innovation, excellence and accountability
• Articulate and defend conceptual and directional choices
• Lead the in-house design team (graphic design, digital design) in executing excellent print and digital communications pieces for traditional advertising, in-house collateral, special events and other purposes
• Provide direction to the shops' merchandising, display and packaging
• Freshen the visitor experience throughout the museum's public spaces, amenities and personnel presentation including the shops, café and front desk
Requirements
• 10+ years' experience in creative capacity, including: advertising, merchandising, design and/or related fields; arts and/or cultural experience preferred
• 4+ years' experience in a senior/managerial position
• Strong working knowledge of graphic design, user-centered experience design, brand development, marketing and the creative process
• Recognized expertise in advertising, collateral, identity, and merchandising.
• Knowledge of art history, especially contemporary art and visual culture
• Excellent presentation skills and communication abilities at all levels
• Familiarity with digital and social media space
• Superb communication skills
• Solid ability to prioritize work and resources across engagements
• Mac and PC proficiency; Fluency with MS Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite; Experience in Basecamp and/or MS Project a plus
• B.A./B.S. degree required; advanced degree preferred
Please submit resume, cover letter, salary qualifications and a creative sample (maximum 500 words) in confidence to:
Director of Human Resources
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128
FAX: 212.423.3232 Email: jobs@thejm.org
The Jewish Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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