Motion Graphics and Exhibit Graphic Designer

Eisterhold Associates, Inc. specializes in the planning and design of interpretive exhibitions, with a focus on museums and cultural institutions. Our projects include the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, Rosa Parks Museum, Jurassic Park Discovery Center at Universal's Islands of Adventure, the National Museum of the US Army, and the National Museum of the Marines to name a few.

We are a national, collaborative, interdisciplinary, creative team made up of industrial designers, graphic designers, architects, researchers, content developers, programmers, planners, and thinkers who strive to create unforgettable experiences—to transform, not simply educate. We generate surprise, excitement, and play—appealing to the lighter side, when possible, to enlighten and enliven the visitor experience.

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week. The position is hybrid, with 4 days per week in office and one day work from home.

We are seeking a highly motivated person with a passion to communicate via graphic and interaction design, who will thrive in an interdisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will be disciplined, self-motivated, and possess a portfolio that demonstrates exceptional conceptual thinking and problem solving. Project management skills and the ability to organize large projects are required.

The position requires adaptability, a desire to grow and a diverse skill set focusing on motion graphics, interactive multimedia, UI design and accessibility. Graphics express content-rich narratives, requiring strong attention to detail and management of large, complex bodies of information. Additional skills such as videography or animation are highly desired.

Responsibilities Include:

• Working collaboratively with a team and the guidance of the creative director

• Development of graphic assets for digital interactives across a museum exhibits, integrating look and feel of existing design for printed environmental graphics.

• Visual storytelling, ideation and sketching, data visualization, and the ability to communicate to clients at all stages of development, and ultimately, to diverse audiences.

• Production of pixel-perfect graphics to be provided for the media producers and programmers.

• Creating production files and documents, supporting documentation, and monitoring quality and design intent through the fabrication process

• Helping to guide the user experience for immersive environments incorporating large scale environmental graphics and interactive media.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong conceptual thinking, problem solving, and collaborative skills. Strong visual design/layout/typography skills

• BA/BS/BFA or higher degree in Graphic Design, with a minimum of 3 - 5 years professional experience in a design agency, with a proven track record working on fast paced accounts.

• Understanding of User Interaction design principles and platforms

• Experience in motion graphics development, video editing and media production preferred

• Experience with both print and digital output formats.

• Ability to document and present interim work products to client and team members.

• Mastery of graphic design software a must – Including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign as well as standard motion graphics software (flexible)

• Ability to lead a graphic design and concept as well as the ability to carry forward and further develop creative concepts developed by others and the willingness to follow direction and feedback.

• Excellent time management and team interaction skills with a proven ability to meet budgets and deadlines. Experience coordinating with other graphic designers.

• The ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a deadline-driven, and highly iterative environment.

• A comprehensive approach to design that embraces content, concept, and attention to detail.

If you meet the above requirements, we’d love to hear from you. Please send materials to jobs@eisterhold.com:

• Your resume

• Portfolio/Work Samples (either online or PDF)

• Applications without a portfolio will not be considered

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kansas City, MO 64153