Exhibitions Graphic Designer

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. Located in Exhibitions Office, Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM), which provides the full range of exhibit graphic design and graphics production services for all exhibitions and special projects at the Smithsonian American Art Museum's (SAAM's) Donald W. Reynolds Center (DWRC) and The Renwick Gallery. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.

The Exhibition Graphic Designer is responsible for creating original design concepts and projects. They conceive graphic designs that clarify the message and story hierarchy through layout, typeface, color, and,where applicable, materiality. These designs present information and ideas or evoke desired responses to SAAM exhibitions, programs, and collections. In this position, you will: Design, produce, and install exhibition graphics such as labels, panels, murals, building banners, and promotional posters for SAAM and the Renwick Gallery. Oversee both in-house and outsourced production and installation of exhibition graphics, operates equipment for labels and text panels, and coordinates with vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective project completion. Foster a collaborative and collegial environment with the National Portrait Gallery and the American Archives when working on ‘Shared Spaces' projects.

Conditions of Employment Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date. See the 'Required Documents' section for additional information. For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on OPM Website.