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Description:
FLSA Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, Creative Department
Company Overview: Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum documents and interprets the history of country music—a musical genre and culture central to the identity of the city, the state, and the nation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the museum proudly combines subject expertise, ambitious research, and preservation of an unparalleled collection with expressions of creativity in music, art, and history. The museum collects artifacts that illustrate the evolving history and traditions of country music and provides diverse learning opportunities through educational programs, publications, and exhibitions. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its evolution as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics, from country classics to contemporary and emerging artists in American Currents. The museum owns Hatch Show Print, a letterpress print shop opened in 1879, and it operates Historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis Presley and many others recorded.
What We Offer for Full Time Staff:
FREE 24/7 Downtown Parking
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Options
401(K) with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling and Legal Services)
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
FSA and Dependent Care Options
Generous Vacation and Sick Paid Time Off
Complimentary Admission to the Museum for yourself, family, and friends
Free or Discounted Entry to Local Venues including The Frist Art Museum, Nashville Zoo, Dollywood Theme & Water Parks, National Museum of African American Music, The Opry, The Ryman Auditorium, and more!
Departmental Overview: Our department is responsible for the design and production of all exhibits, advertisements, collateral support materials, web graphics (social media, website, and email) and on-property signage – from concept to delivery. Our overall goal is to perpetuate the mission of the Museum. The Creative Department interacts with nearly all other departments such as Education, Programming, Events, Development, Retail, Ticketed events, and Dining.
Job Overview: The Graphic Designer will consistently deliver on-brand designs for advertising and marketing campaigns and other collateral materials for a variety of departments within the institution. In this role, the Graphic Designer will be required to meet deadlines for designs on a broad range of projects with an emphasis on adapting marketing materials, creating original concepts, executing a variety of mission-related projects for internal and external market placements, and involvement in multiple digital initiatives; paid social media advertising, organic social media, and web ads. Other duties include the ability to create short, animated graphics with deliverables ranging through HTML, video and animated GIF formats. Video production and photography skills are not requisite, but considered helpful assets.
Specific Job Duties:
Production of a variety of design-related tasks to meet Museum goals, individual department goals and deadlines
Be self-motivated and proactive about upcoming projects and deadlines
Use of Basecamp (a project management tool) daily to gather job information, post designs, gather feedback, post edits and work toward a final product
Project coordination with the Creative Department’s Project Manager
Learning institutional knowledge about the Museum in order to maintain our mission
Assisting other designers when needed
Maintaining a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Software and MacOS
Multi-tasking and problem-solving
. Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
3-5 years of working experience in related field
Professional-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Knowledge of AfterEffects a plus
Practical Knowledge of MS Office
Digital design experience with an understanding of various file types and sizes
Must have strong graphic design background and knowledge of basic principles of printing / file exporting to varied output
Positive attitude, excellent communication skills and the ability to work constructively with different departments and vendors
Proven work ethic to handle deadlines and large volumes of work across a variety of mediums
Notes to Applicants:
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the varied attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person unique, and we believe that fostering a culture of inclusion is essential to institutional excellence. The museum promotes an environment of respect, communication, and understanding, while actively seeking opportunities to learn about and establish practices that further facilitate equity. The museum does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
We are a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all qualified candidates to apply for open positions. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its staff and visitors. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and employment verification, including federally mandated E-verify processes, as required for position.
All applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references with their online application to be considered for the role. |
