Graphic Designer

  • Summary
    • The Graphic Designer is responsible for assisting the Creative Director in implementing the creative strategy and overall design of the International Spy Museum’s graphic identity and visual communications. This includes the design and production of print and digital, marketing collateral, and additional creative one-off projects. This role involves overseeing design projects from concept to completion, collaborating with junior designers, and ensuring visual consistency across all brand materials. This position works closely with the rest of the Creative Team to maintain the visual brand identity and design standards for the International Spy Museum.

  • Success Traits
    • Positive, collaborative team player
    • Creative individual who is passionate about design
    • Friendly person who enjoys working with others
    • Flexibility to adjust to new tasks as priorities shift
    • Willingness to embrace SPY Core Values of Service Excellence, Team, Creativity, Diversity, and Fun
  • Responsibilities
    • Creates original design graphics, artwork, and graphic visual materials harmonious with the mission of the Museum. Clearly communicates ideas and direction.
    • Implements strong brand identity materials and guidelines for institutional use, respecting the Museum’s existing style guide. Maintains brand consistency throughout all marketing projects.
    • Creates project-appropriate graphic strategies that respond to a wide range of Museum needs (i.e., fundraising versus education).
    • Creates concepts and original designs for print as well as digital communications, including website pages, social media, email marketing, and e-publications.
    • Implements design, development, and deployment of e-blasts for the Marketing and Communications team.
    • Consults and liaises with internal and external partners, production teams, and outside vendors under the guidance of the Creative Director.
    • Collaborates with department contacts to maintain schedule and budget goals.
    • Maintains files on all projects and maintains creative files appropriately.
    • Assists the Creative Director in photography needs for the Museum, including internal needs and external vendor contracts and communications.
    • Collaborates closely with Junior Designer and provides guidance and feedback.
    • Such other tasks as from time to time are assigned.
  • Minimum Education Required

    Associates’ degree in graphic design program.

  • Minimum Experience Required
    • 3-5 years of experience preferred, with experience in design for both print and digital channels.
    • Experience in a nonprofit, educational, or museum internal creative team setting a plus.
  • REQUIRED SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS
    • Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
    • Expert in Adobe Acrobat
    • Experience in email marketing and digital mailing platforms
    • Experience with basic HTML and CSS coding for web and email
    • Experience in website content management systems like WordPress or similar
    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
    • Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Adobe After Effects
    • Working knowledge of project management systems including Asana or similar platforms.

  • Skills Preferred
    • Strong portfolio of work demonstrating a high degree of creativity, diversity, and productivity.
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time-management organizational skills.
    • Strong attention to detail, including proofreading skills; proficient in spelling and grammar.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to brainstorm and mock up design ideas.
    • A strategic thinker with a keen, in-depth understanding of industry trends.

  • Salary:
    • $65,000 – $70,000
  • How to Apply
    • For employment consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, design portfolio, and salary requirements online at https://www.spymuseum.org/about/careers/graphic-designer/

Assistant Professor of Design, Georgetown University

The Department of Art and Art History at Georgetown University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin in August 2027. The teaching load is two undergraduate courses per semester. Candidates will demonstrate the potential for excellence in research / creative work and teaching and will have completed an MFA in Graphic Design or a closely related field by the start date of the position.

The successful candidate will be able to teach undergraduate courses in graphic design and/or closely related subjects, have demonstrated proficiency with the tools and technologies used in these areas, knowledge of contemporary issues and emerging technologies in screen-based and material visual design, and an established practice as a designer. We especially welcome interdisciplinary approaches that demonstrate critically engaged teaching, research, and practice.Such approaches may include but are not limited to art theory, visual studies, communication design, design history, maker spaces, and interdisciplinary humanities and sciences. An inventive, experimental colleague in this position will be able to collaborate within and beyond the Department of Art and Art History, and to inspire students to engage reflectively with the powerful roles of design in society.

Qualifications:

MFA or equivalent in graphic design or a closely related field

Experience in undergraduate teaching at introductory and higher levels

Active research / creative practice in the field

Demonstrated proficiency with current and emerging technologies of design

Application Instructions:

Submit the following materials (pdf) here:

https://apply.interfolio.com/195408


1. Concise cover letter addressing relevant experience, research / creative work, teaching, and reasons for applying to Georgetown

2. CV

3. A selected portfolio (URL or single pdf) of the applicant’s research /creative work and up to 10 images of student work, if available

4. One original syllabus including a brief course description

5. A list of three references (reference letters are not required at this stage)

Production Coordinator

The Atlantic is seeking a magazine Production Coordinator with a strong understanding of consumer-magazine production, layout, and pre-press. The Production Coordinator will support the production director and the magazine team in translating the highest-quality images and journalism from screen to printing press, and maintaining quality standards across digital versions, e-readers, and online.

This role is highly cross-functional and works with teams across The Atlantic, including art, copy, editors, ad sales, circulation, and finance. It requires comfort working in fast-moving environments and resolving problems with curiosity, initiative, and creativity.

This role will at times involve night, early-morning, and weekend work.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Manage editorial preflight and prepare pdfs for press

  • Traffic and approve print advertising materials and proofs

  • Coordinate occasional print projects including varnish plates, gatefolds, inserts, etc.

  • Work closely with the Production Director and external vendors to ensure accuracy on press

  • QA and distribute full-issue pdfs for internal stakeholders, subscribers, and vendors

  • Assist with converting print articles for online publication

  • Support Consumer Strategy and Growth team in meeting postal, auditing, and bulk distribution requirements

  • Update schedules and print-specification documentation

  • Maintain tracking and operations documents in Excel and Google Workspace

  • Support as needed with other general layout and production needs

Qualifications of the ideal candidate:

  • At least 2 years of experience in consumer magazine production, design, or a related field

  • Print-layout and pdf-prepress fluency in InDesign and Acrobat Pro

  • Understanding of image editing, CMYK file prep, and preflight tools

  • Familiarity with ad materials traffic and versioning

  • Experience working with editorial workflow and digital content management systems.

  • K4 workflow and file transfer experience preferred but not required.

  • Familiarity with converting print stories to online templates. Basic HTML a plus.

  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and Google Workspace

The ideal candidate also demonstrates:

  • Proven ability to meet fast-moving deadlines and switch gears as needed

  • Close attention to detail and the highest standards for accuracy

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

  • Agility to troubleshoot issues, learn new systems quickly, and take initiative

  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently

  • An ability to coordinate tasks effectively across departments

Salary minimum: $69,000; salary maximum: $80,000

This position is based in Washington, D.C.

This is a Guild position.

About The Atlantic:

The Atlantic has, for more than 160 years, advanced ideas that matter and sparked global conversation on the most important issues of our time. We aim to bring clarity and original thinking to questions of consequence, on topics ranging from politics, the economy, and global affairs to technology, science, and culture. As the third-longest-running magazine in America, we find ourselves at a remarkable moment: one of both continuation and transformation, of upholding our legacy while continuously reinventing ourselves for the future.

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The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC (“The Atlantic”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Atlantic is committed to diversity and encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Job offers to work at The Atlantic are contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of reference checks and compliance with The Atlantic’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. The Atlantic requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including subsequent boosters, and submit proof of vaccination status. Employees who cannot receive the vaccine because of a disability/medical contraindication or sincerely-held religious belief may request an accommodation (e.g., an exemption) to this requirement.