Part-time up to 30 hours/week

Compensation: $30.00 per hour

Starte date: early December 2023

At the Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports diversity and work-life balance. The Frick strives to provide our employees with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits in a beautiful and pleasant work setting, while offering an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world's finest works of art.

The Frick requires all employees be fully vaccinated and to have received booster vaccines against COVID 19.

Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection

Part-time employees accrue

sick leave

up to 56 hours/year in accordance with the New York City Earned Sick Time Act.

Paid Time-Off : Part-time employees receive paid time-off when they are scheduled to work on holidays the museum is closed to the public. These include New Year's Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. We also provide part-time employees with bereavement and paid parental leave.

Retirement

The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement. The Frick provides all eligible employees with a defined benefit pension plan, the value of this plan is equivalent to an additional 12% in compensation. Eligible employees may also choose to make additional contributions to The Frick's Tax Deferred Savings Plan - 403(b) plan.

Wellness Programs

at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets.

Meal Discount

When employees are working onsite, they may access a discount on food pickup or delivery through Seamless/Grubhub.

Background

Opened to the public in 1935, The Frick Collection is a world-renowned art museum consisting of more than 1,500 works of art from the ninth to the nineteenth centuries displayed in the intimate surroundings of the former home of Pittsburgh industrialist Henry Clay Frick. It is considered one of the world's most perfect museums and the residence is one of New York City's few remaining Gilded Age mansions. The Frick welcomes nearly 300,000 visitors a year to its tranquil mansion on the Upper East Side, encouraging visitors to closely observe, reflect, and engage with its esteemed collection.

The Frick Art Reference Library, founded by Mr. Frick's daughter, Helen Clay Frick, in 1920, is an internationally recognized research library that serves as one of the world's most complete resources for the study of Western art. Our entire staff ensures that the resources of The Frick Collection are made accessible and inviting to "all persons whomsoever," in accordance with the wishes of the museum's founder.

The Frick has moved into its temporary home in the former Whitney Museum Breuer building at 75th Street and Madison Avenue, Frick Madison, while renovations are undertaken to the newer parts of the building at 1 East 70th Street.

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented and creative part-time Graphic Designer to join our Creative Services Team. The Graphic Designer joins at an exciting time for the museum as we prepare to move back and reopen our historic residence at 1 E. 70th Street. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality graphic design work for a variety of print and digital materials, including exhibition-related materials, invitations, advertisements, signage, and other promotional materials. This role works on projects in all stages of the design process to produce materials that support the museum achieve its strategic goals.

Responsibilities

Develop concepts and designs for a range of print and digital materials, including exhibition-related materials, invitations, advertisements, signage, and other promotional materials.Work with the Services team to ensure all designs are consistent with The Frick Collection's visual identity and branding guidelines and appear correctly across all channels.Collaborate with Creative Services team to ensure projects are well-executed according to the design vision by preparing files, defining specifications, managing timeline and production of assigned projects with various vendors.Assist in-house Production team with mock-ups and other print materials.Manage multiple projects simultaneously and take responsibility to prioritize and meet deadlines.Maintain and organize project files and materials libraries.

Requirements

BFA or MFA in graphic design or related field- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in graphic design or related field- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite- Dynamic use of typography, grids, layout, color, shape, and imagery in both 2D and 3D- Strong understanding of brand systems and experience working with brand guidelines- Familiarity with production methods such as, printing, vinyl graphic applications, and silk-screening- Knowledge of papers - Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, take direction, receive feedback, and execute accordingly- Up to date on current trends in design, art, culture, and technology- Excellent organizational skills with particular attention to file management- Experience in a museum or cultural institution is a plus.

Application Process

Apply Here Or Send Resume And Cover Letter To

Associate Chief Librarian of Preservation, Imaging & Creative Services

Frick Madison

30 East 75th Street

New York, NY 10021

The Frick Collection is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Collection does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, military status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.#

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