Graphic Designer (Temporary Contractor)

Job Title: Graphic Designer (Temporary Contractor)

Organization: G&A Museum Operations Mantua LLC, operating at Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University in Mantua Township, NJ 

Position Overview: “Discover the Past. Protect the Future.” This is an opportunity to join a young, vibrant, and purpose-driven world-class organization. 

The Graphic Designer will create engaging and on-brand graphics for a variety of media, help execute and support the marketing, programming & fundraising departments with beautiful, high-profile, and leading-edge projects while maintaining the EFM brand across multiple platforms. To be successful in this position, candidates should be a self-starter capable of delivering brilliant creative ideas, and show amazing attention to detail. This role demands a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work independently with sound judgment. This position reports to the Director of Marketing & Growth.

Contract Period & Pay: This is a part-time, on-site contract role with G&A Museum Operation, LLC at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum (Mantua Township, NJ), spanning late February through early June at approximately 24 hours per week. Pay range is $25-$32/hr, depending on experience.

 Major Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Design high-impact promotional and advertising campaigns, email marketing materials, social media, web and e-commerce assets, event collateral (including but not limited to digital ads, rack cards, brochures, posters, flyers, display, and property signage.
• Support graphic design needs of other departments, including but not limited to sales kits, private event signs, educational program materials, presentations, and special projects.
• Consistently apply and enforce brand standards concerning all company logos, images, and visuals.
• Prepare images/advertising assets as needed for digital, web, social platforms, print, packaging, and/or video.
• Retouch and manipulate images
• Assist with collateral updates and version control.
• Manage workflow and projects in a timely, efficient manner.
• Manage printing vendors.  
• Support the management of internal databases of designs, photography, and video.
• Collaborate with internal staff, as well as external agencies and contractors, on design concepts and production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience / Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in design in an agency, in-house, or freelance.
• Demonstrable graphic design skills with a strong portfolio.
• Ideal candidate has experience or passion for science, nature, and/or education.
• Must have their own laptop and reliable transportation.
• Candidates must include a portfolio to be considered
• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills.
• Excellent computer knowledge for both Windows and Mac environments.
• Proficient in standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, and Lightroom.
• Advanced knowledge of layout, color, typography, and production.
• A keen eye for photography or creative visual tactics.
• Video editing skills are a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of designing for multiple screen resolutions and sizes.
• A good eye for high-end design and style. Passion for web technologies and graphic design.
• Must remain current on design production software.
• Ability to learn quickly with the capability to multitask and handle multiple files, jobs, and projects at once.
• Able to work well under pressure, independently, and complete assigned tasks within identified time frames.
• Proactive, eager for solving problems, and a commitment to accepting responsibility.
• Team player who can work effectively across departments.
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills, judgment, high integrity, and ethical character are also required.
• Enthusiasm for working in an organization where change is frequent, the structure is evolving, and flexibility, teamwork, and good humor are absolute necessities.
• Passion for creating a world-class destination that is unrivaled in content and recognized for a truly outstanding guest experience.
• Writing and proofreading skills preferred.
• Desire to continue to grow skill set with ongoing education and training.
• Physical ability to evaluate visual design elements and aesthetics. 

Work Setting: 

• The museum headquarters is in the stunning new Edelman Fossil Park & Museum. The headquarters suite features a reception area, private offices, a large open office area, three conference rooms, a kitchenette, and an outdoor patio, situated by a 4-acre lake. 
• This is a part-time, on-site position with G&A Museum Operation, LLC, based at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, in Mantua Township, NJ 
• The role may require occasional evening or weekend work for special events or meetings. 
• Working outdoors, on occasion, for events and other functions is required.
   

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About Edelman Fossil Park & Museum 

Jean and Ric Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University is an immersive museum experience that brings awe and wonder to the explorers who visit us. Travel 66 million years back in time as you walk through our one-of-a-kind galleries featuring full-scale dinosaurs, live animal encounters, and an interactive fossil scavenger hunt. For even more adventure, we offer free-roaming virtual reality and our unique fossil-digging experience in our active research quarry. Savor freshly roasted coffee at our Quarry Grounds cafe, uncover treasures at our Darwin & Co. museum store, and let your little ones' imaginations soar at our paleontology-themed playground: Pterosaur Pterrace. At EFM, there's a discovery awaiting every member of the family.

Southern New Jersey has long been known as a globally important region for paleontology. Below the surface of our museum, we have unearthed more than 100,000 real fossils representing over 100 species of marine and land animals, including the remains of bus-length mosasaurs, marine crocodiles, sea turtles, shark teeth, and much more. We’re on a mission to discover the past and protect the future. At Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, we aim to educate young explorers and lifelong learners by using the past to inspire positive change for the future.

The museum was sustainably designed with geothermal and electric systems to reduce the carbon footprint. Edelman Fossil Park & Museum will transform lives by opening the door to exploration and wonder, using the lessons of the past to inspire positive change today.

Discover the Past. Protect the Future. For more information, visit: www.efm.org.

At Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, we treasure the diversity of our planet's history and are committed to reflecting that diversity in our team. Edelman Fossil Park & Museum is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.