Graphic Designer

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West - A 501(c)(3) non-profit Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is a premier, award-winning cultural institution situated in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona. Established in January 2015, the Museum resides on the historic grounds of the Loloma Transit Station (N Marshall Way and E 1st St). With a sprawling two-story layout encompassing 43,000 square feet with a 12,000 square expansion soon to open, the Museum showcases the art, culture, and rich history spanning 19 states in the American West, Western Canada, and Mexico. Former Scottsdale mayor Herb Drinkwater (1936-97), who served from 1980-1996, envisioned the Museum, which became a reality through the City of Scottsdale’s ownership and the dedicated operation by Scottsdale Museum of the West, Inc., a non-profit organization established in 2007. Our Mission Scottsdale’s Museum of the West boldly immerses guests in the unique story of the Greater Western region, illuminating the past to better shape our future. POSITION SUMMARY We’re seeking a creative Graphic Designer to support the rebranding efforts of elevating the Museum’s visual storytelling and brand perception across every audience touchpoint. This role will design day-to-day digital and print materials that reflect the excellence, vibrancy, and educational mission of the Museum. You’ll collaborate closely with marketing agency partners, curatorial, development, and education teams to inspire connection— from campaigns and exhibitions to donor communications and educational initiatives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Brand Management • Uphold the museum’s visual identity across platforms, ensuring consistency, clarity, and inspiration in all materials. • Elevate the museum’s design system and templates to ensure everything we produce reflects excellence and purpose. Creative Execution • Design digital and print assets including ad campaigns, campaign graphics, exhibition signage (as needed), social media and email graphics, donor communications, invitations, brochures, and education collateral. • Format and publish creative assets directly to social media platforms, WordPress, and email marketing tools. • Partner with the marketing team to support content-driven campaigns and initiatives that enhance awareness, attendance, and fundraising. Cross-Team Collaboration • Work closely with Education, Curatorial, Fundraising, and external partners to bring programs and initiatives to life through design. • Translate ideas into clear, accessible, and emotionally resonant visual narratives. • Provide creative support to staff requesting design needs, ensuring brand alignment. • Perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Bachelor’s degree in design/visual arts or equivalent experience • 3–5 years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in arts, culture, nonprofit, or education • Strong design portfolio demonstrating versatility across mediums • Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) • Expert in social media platforms, WordPress, and email marketing tools • Comfortable working in a collaborative environment and managing multiple projects with varying timelines • A creative thinker with a keen eye for detail, typography, and emotional impact • Knowledge of print production and web/digital design best practices • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to multitask and collaborate with a diverse team and vendor partners • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required. WORK SCHEDULE This is a full-time, on-site position located at the Museum’s headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ. The work schedule is generally Monday-Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm; however, a flexible work schedule or additional work hours may be necessary to meet the requirements of this job position. PHYSICAL/MENTAL/SENSORY DEMANDS The work environment is a climate-controlled art Museum with display galleries, standard offices, Museum shop, and other non-public spaces. Work is performed almost entirely indoors with occasional time in outdoor event spaces. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to receive oral and written instructions in English and to clearly communicate in English in person, over the telephone, through email and through other electronic means. The employee is required to move about their work area and stand and/or sit for extended periods of time and may occasionally move between galleries and storage areas. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions to the extent the Western Spirit may do so without undue hardship. The term “qualified individual with different abilities” means an individual who with or without reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions of the position. BENEFITS The Museum provides a comprehensive program of benefits that includes: • Paid time-off and holidays • Medical, dental & vision insurance • Short Term/Long Term Disability insurances • Retirement Plan INTERESTED APPLICANTS We are committed to an inclusive workplace and actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee discount • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Ability to Commute: • Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Scottsdale, AZ 85251: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person