The Tech Museum of Innovation
Full-time Position Available
Graphic Designer

The mission of The Tech Museum of Innovation is to serve as an educational
resource that engages people of all ages and backgrounds in exploring and
experiencing technologies affecting their lives, and to inspire young
people to become innovators in developing technologies of the future.

The Graphic Designer is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the
Graphic Design Manager.  The position has responsibility for the design and
production of all graphics for the Marketing Department, and for supporting
the graphic needs of other departments on a client basis. This includes
collateral materials, indoor and outdoor graphics and signage. The Graphic
Designer ensures the museum's mission, values and corporate identity are
accurately presented and aesthetically pleasing.

Responsibilities:
* Under the direction of the Graphic Design Manager, design and produce all
graphics and signage for assigned projects originating from or through the
Marketing Department, including graphic projects for other departments in
the museum.
* Coordinate the production of assigned publications, print collateral,
exhibit graphics and  signage; and work with editors, writers, and other
contract personnel and staff working on such productions.
* Conduct and maintain bidding process for the most cost effective and
efficient production of print, graphic, exhibit signage and publications
for The Tech.
* Develop contacts and work relationships with vendors, printers, and other
suppliers.
* Manage the production process of all materials to meet project deadlines
and budget requirements.
* Work as a team member in close collaboration with the Marketing
Department and other members of the museum staff on projects as assigned.
* Incorporate evaluation process into assignments to measure effectiveness
of graphic design projects in meeting objectives of collateral and other
exhibit and program signage.
* Work as museum's floor staff on assigned week day, weekend days or
holidays. (Assignments include one week day or weekend day per month and
one holiday annually.)

Requirements
* Degree in graphic design
* Minimum of 2 years experience in graphic design
* Exceptional computer skills (Quark, Photoshop and Illustrator)
* Experience in and willingness to work in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to produce graphic materials efficiently
* Illustration and drawing skills desirable
* Excellent communications skills
* Team player, self-motivated, and goal oriented
* Willingness to be flexible to the museum's needs

Application Procedure:
The Tech offers excellent benefits including paid health, dental, vision
and life insurance. Please send cover letter, resume with salary history,
and diskette containing 3-5 PDF files of work samples to The Tech Museum of
Innovation, 201 S. Market Street, San Jose, CA 95113, Attn.: Human
Resources.  Or, e-mail text of resume and 3-5 PDF files of work samples to
[log in to unmask] and [log in to unmask] (candidates may also submit URL web
address of resume and work samples to [log in to unmask] & [log in to unmask]
instead.)  No phone calls please.  The Tech Museum of Innovation is an
Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity.
(http://www.thetech.org)




Xuan T. Nguyen
Manager of Human Resources
The Tech Museum of Innovation
201 S. Market Street
San Jose, CA  95113

Administrative Offices:
145 W. San Carlos Street
San Jose, CA  95113

Web:  www.thetech.org
Human Resources Info:  www.thetech.org/hr
FAX: (408) 279-7149
Phone: (408) 795-6100
Direct Line: (408) 795-6204