Graphic Designer & Project Manager
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Petersen Automotive Museum
Los Angeles, CA, US
Summary
The role involves managing design project logistics, tracking progress via Trello, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams. Additionally, the designer will provide creative support for briefs while ensuring all deliverables adhere to brand parameters.
Job Description
About the Role
Are you a creative Graphic Designer with sharp organizational instincts and a talent for keeping projects moving seamlessly? Do you thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments where your design eye, technical precision, and clear communication keep creative initiatives running on schedule? We’re looking for an enthusiastic part-time Graphic Designer / Project Coordinator to join our Design department. Reporting directly to the Design Manager, you will team up with our Design crew to bring visual ideas to life, handle key project logistics, and ensure top-notch follow-up across a wide range of graphic design initiatives.
What You’ll Do
- Project Tracking & Logistics: Respond to and log incoming design requests in the department's Trello board, maintaining progress updates and proactively keeping projects moving forward.
- Resource & Vendor Coordination: Determine necessary resources for design briefs, collaborating with print vendors, suppliers, contractors, and internal team members to execute projects.
- Creative Design & Execution: Provide creative support for design briefs both independently and collaboratively, ensuring all deliverables align with brand parameters.
- Cross-Functional Communication: Maintain consistent contact with colleagues, outside contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Industry & Brand Engagement: Stay current on design technologies, tools, and production methods, while seeking opportunities for team recognition through design awards, competitions, and publications.
Who You Are & What You Bring
- Experienced Designer: 3+ years of relevant professional experience with a B.A. or Certificate in Graphic Design (or equivalent experience backed by a strong portfolio).
- Creative & Brand-Focused: Strong typography skills, excellent design sense, and visual restraint with a commitment to maintaining brand guidelines.
- Tech & Design Savvy: Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop; video editing skills are a plus) and working knowledge of file organization and naming conventions.
- Production Knowledge: Technical understanding of the design process across digital and print/production environments (or a strong desire to master it on the job).
- Resourceful Problem Solver: Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to communicate directly with vendors and stakeholders beyond email.
Located on the corner of Wilshire & Fairfax in Los Angeles, California, the Petersen Automotive Museum encompasses more than 100,000 square feet- celebrating the exploration, design, and engineering of the automobile. The Museum spans four floors and features more than 150 rare: cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
The Petersen opened its "Vault" in 2013- giving enthusiasts and visitors an exclusive look into the museums private collection featuring some 150 iconic cars like: Steve Mcqueen's Jaguar XKSS and Elvis Presley's Detomaso Pantera.
For more info and tickets please visit : Petersen.org or email [email protected]
Founded
1994
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
Org type
Nonprofit