Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Grounds For Sculpture
Job overview
The Junior Graphic Designer is a temporary full-time role supporting the Marketing & Communications team during the Director's paternity leave, focusing on creating visual content primarily for email communications.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing and producing e-blasts via Constant Contact, managing creative service requests on Trello, coordinating with vendors for orders and payments, supporting file conversions for other departments, attending meetings, and handling multiple projects to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly wage of $22.28 and a hybrid work schedule with the first three weeks on-site, but no additional benefits are specified.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have an associate degree in graphic design or equivalent experience, beginner knowledge of Adobe CC (Photoshop), and preferably at least 2 years of related experience or transferable skills with a strong portfolio.
Work environment and culture
Grounds For Sculpture emphasizes diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion, fostering a mission-driven environment that values diverse ideas and experiences.
Company information
Grounds For Sculpture is committed to building a diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive institution, focusing on intentionality and public accountability across its workforce and communications.
Team overview
The Junior Graphic Designer reports to the Graphic Designer within the Marketing department, supporting the Marketing & Communications team.
Job location and travel
The job is hybrid with the first three weeks on-site and then remote work options, scheduled Monday through Friday.
Unique job features
This temporary role is unique as it covers the Director's paternity leave with a clear assignment timeline from August to December 2025, emphasizing visual consistency and fresh perspectives in marketing communications.
Company overview
Grounds For Sculpture is a 42-acre sculpture park and museum located in Hamilton, New Jersey, dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation of contemporary sculpture. Founded in 1992 by artist and philanthropist Seward Johnson, the organization showcases over 270 sculptures by renowned and emerging artists. The park generates revenue through admissions, memberships, donations, and special events, including exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach. Notable for its immersive art experience, Grounds For Sculpture blends art and nature, providing visitors with a unique cultural destination.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your skills in graphic design with an emphasis on email communications and visual consistency, as these are central to the Junior Graphic Designer role at Grounds For Sculpture.
Emphasize experience or familiarity with Adobe CC, especially Photoshop, and any project management tools like Trello, as well as your ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Apply through multiple channels including Grounds For Sculpture's official career page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for this temporary role.
Connect with current marketing or design team members at Grounds For Sculpture on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent projects or asking about the culture around DEAI initiatives mentioned in the job description.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'email communications,' 'Adobe Photoshop,' 'Constant Contact,' 'project management,' and 'deadline-oriented' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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