Visual Designer

Careers and internships at the Nelson-Atkins

The employees who support the Nelson-Atkins are considered among its greatest assets — and the jobs they perform integral to the richness of the institution.

We employ full-time, part-time, temporary, and seasonal personnel — as well as offer internship opportunities — across several areas of the museum. Here are the roles currently available.

Position:Visual Designer

Location: Kansas City, MO

Job :1418

# of Openings:1

Status:
Full Time

Starting Salary Range: $46,762 - $52,653 per year(commensurate with experience and qualifications)

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, MO

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking a talented and collaborative Visual Designer to join our Strategic Marketing Solutions team. This role offers the opportunity to shape how audiences experience exhibitions, programs, and museum initiatives through compelling visual storytelling across print, digital, and environmental platforms.

If you are passionate about design excellence, detail-oriented craft, and creating meaningful audience experiences within a mission-driven cultural institution, we invite you to apply.

The Visual Designer creates high-quality visual assets that support exhibitions, marketing campaigns, institutional communications, and guest engagement initiatives. Working closely with internal partners across Marketing, Curatorial, Education, Development, and other teams, this role delivers polished, on-brand design solutions that enhance how the Museum connects with audiences.

This position reports to the Senior Visual Designer and collaborates as part of a creative team dedicated to excellence in design and storytelling.

Develop visual assets for digital, print, and environmental applications in alignment with established brand standards

Translate project goals into thoughtful, audience-centered design solutions

Prepare production-ready files and ensure technical accuracy across deliverables

Coordinate with external vendors and fabricators as needed

Manage assigned design projects, timelines, and deliverables with professionalism and accountability

Contribute creative ideas that strengthen workflows and elevate design quality

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, or related field

2–4 years of professional design experience

Strong portfolio demonstrating layout, typography, and visual storytelling expertise

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and standard design tools

Experience producing both digital and print materials

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

We are a vibrant, free-admission museum with a world-class collection spanning 5,000 years of global creativity. We are committed to scholarship, accessibility, and diversity—and to creating a sense of belonging for all. Here, you’ll join a team that believes art can inspire, challenge, and transform—and that every visitor should feel welcome to explore and be moved by what they see.

Compensation

Our compensation philosophy values both market competitiveness and internal fairness, ensuring that every employee’s contribution is recognized and rewarded.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite wellness center and fitness classes
• Paid parental leave or family leave

• Generous paid time off and ten calendar holidays
• 35-hour work week for most positions (M-F)

• Conference attendance or travel support
• Free access to exhibitions and reciprocal admission to partner museums
• Access to continuing learning with our Learning Management System
• Employer retirement contributions
• Life and disability insurance

• An inspiring, art-filled work environment where creativity and collaboration thrive
• Opportunities to attend exclusive exhibition previews, lectures, and community events.

The Nelson-Atkins is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+…