Graphic Design Apprentice via Adobe Creative Apprenticeships

Graphic Design Apprentice via Adobe Creative Apprenticeships

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3 days ago Requisition

The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco is proud to partner with Adobe as a host for their Adobe Creative Apprenticeship program.

Eligibility to apply for the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship is contingent upon successful completion of an Adobe Commission . Once a candidate meets the eligibility criteria, they will see open opportunities like this one on Behance.

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Together, the de Young in Golden Gate Park and the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park make up the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco (FAMSF), the largest public arts institution in the city and one of the largest art museums in the United States. Reporting to the Director of Brand Design & Creative and the Lead Graphic Designer, the Graphic Design Apprentice is a member of FAMSF’s award-winning Graphic Design department.

Our team plays an important role in implementing and translating the vision of our institution into a vibrant and cohesive experience.

During their tenure, the Graphic Design Apprentice will gain knowledge of museum design careers and culture, receive professional mentorship from full-time staff, hands‑on project experience and feedback, and engage with a network of design professionals. They will familiarize themselves with our branding, workflows, and systems, and understand how Graphic Design can support the institution’s goals.

From concept to implementation, the approach of the Graphic Design Apprentice is holistic, inspiring, and empathetic. This individual loves a challenge, has an eye for detail, works well in a team, and successfully balances aesthetics, innovation, sustainability, consistency, and versatility in their work.

• Collaborate with the Museum Design Studio and serve as a creative partner to other departments at FAMSF on large‑scale projects involving a range of media, including print communications, environmental graphics, outdoor media, mobile and online media, and way finding/signage.
• Research, conceptualize, and design visual communications that support museum initiatives.
• Scale our brand consistently and effectively per our identity guidelines.
• Apply a finely tuned sense of typography to all projects.
• Present concepts and design decisions/rationale to designers and non‑designers for feedback, then carry designs through a series of iterations, demonstrating the capacity to be flexible with and reactive to project collaborators’ needs.
• Meet with internal clients to plan the scope and schedule for individual projects; communicate deadlines, schedules, and production information to all necessary museum departments; attend project meetings as a representative of the department.
• Schedule, bid, produce, and deliver projects within established budgets, on time, while maintaining museum‑quality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED, and pursuit of further education in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite required
• Solid understanding of visual design principles and typography
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for research and design trends
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and collaboratively
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Understanding of human‑centered design and accessibility standards
• Eligibility to apply for the Adobe Creative Apprenticeship is contingent upon successful completion of an Adobe Commission . Once a candidate meets the eligibility criteria, they will see open opportunities on Behance and can apply directly to the job post.

This temporary part‑time position is onsite in San…