Graphic Designer

Space Center Houstonisaspaceexplorationlearningdestinationdedicatedtorevealinghow  science and humanity power space exploration through meaningful, moving experiences about people and the courage, innovation, and teamwork they use to expand the boundaries of what's possible.

Weinspireguestsofallagestoconnectwiththesignificanceofspaceexplorationas incrediblefeatsofhumanspaceflightcontinuetobringjoyandwondertotheworld.

Ownedand operatedbythenonprofit

Manned Space Flight Education Foundation ,wearethe Official Visitor Centerof NASA Johnson Space Centeranda Smithsonian affiliate .

We are seeking a full-time Experience Graphic Designer responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and producing high-quality print and digital graphics for experiences and exhibitions at Space Center Houston. This includes creating production-ready files for both physical and digital displays that align with the organization’s brand guidelines. The designer ensures that all design projects enhance the overall experience. Through their work, the designer plays a key role in showcasing Space Center Houston as a premier destination and an employer of choice.

Responsibilities and qualifications are shown below:

• Creative attractive and engaging presentations (both internal and external) that clearly communicate design ideas and concepts.
• Produce visually compelling, production-ready graphics for current and upcoming exhibits. The role requires a strong, creative proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), InDesign, PowerPoint, and other layout and publishing tools. Develop and concept graphic concepts to convey the organization’s messaging and brand strategy through design.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to deliver materials and assets that effectively communicate our experiential interpretive goals. The role requires working with a creative team to meet tight deadlines and embrace a collaborative approach.
• Give accurate project timeline projections, acquire approvals and meet deadlines while managing and executing multiple projects and priorities (both independently and working with a team) by using project management systems and advanced organizational skills.
• Maintain quality control and carry projects through to execution, including acquiring bids, file setup, sending artwork to press and final proofs.
• Utilize the organization’s resources effectively by obtaining multiple bids from vendors and recommending the most qualified and cost-efficient options, prioritizing high-quality results.
• Research and stay current with graphic-design marketing and public relations trends and share information with director and team. Serve as an expert advisor on graphic design and brand strategy to the organization.
• Become a subject matter expert on our branded PowerPoint template and provide training and guidance to internal users to ensure implementation of a cohesive look and feel.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and processes for area of responsibility, as well as logo and identity brand standards.
• Serve key internal department client(s) with its communications needs (public relations, marketing and other messaging) by developing creative briefs and strategic communications plans and working with department colleagues to ensure plan is executed in a timely manner.
• Support the work of, and collaborate with, other Communications Team members.
• Use communication skills to influence, guide and motivate stakeholders internally and externally with tact, reasoning and sensitivity.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in visual arts, applied design, graphic design, graphic arts, marketing, or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in graphic design and production.
• Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite with strong experience in Illustrator and Photoshop. Knowledge of HTML and CSS required. Preferred experience with CMS editing, specifically Word Press, and Java. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Comfortable and able to work with Microsoft Windows-based computers.
• Advanced…