Graphic Designer (Visual Information Specialist), IS-1084-09

OPEN DATE: July 20, 2026 CLOSING DATE: August 10, 2026 POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary - Not to Exceed One (1) year SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: New York, NY Position sensitivity and risk: Non-Sensitive, Low Risk Who May Apply: Open to all qualified applicants What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts.

Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side.

Benefits

, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated. Complete a Probationary Period.

Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer. The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. S.

is not required to apply.

Requirements

within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. This position is located in the Communications and Marketing Department, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (CHSDM). CHSDM is the only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historical and contemporary design and is the steward of one of the most diverse and comprehensive design collections in existence - more than 215,000 design objects spanning 30 centuries.

From ancient textiles and works on paper to icons of modern design and cutting-edge technologies, CHSDM's collection serves as inspiration for creative work of all kinds and tells the story of design's paramount importance in improving our world. CHSDM's mission is to educate, inspire, and empower people through design. The Museum's graphic designer will be responsible for overall graphic design at CHSDM ensuring consistency of the Museum's identity and brand on all digital and print pieces and will ensure compliance with brand guidelines and the Smithsonian brand.

The graphic designer will implement design systems and guidelines for visual communications that extend and complement the Museum's brand identity. The graphic designer shall work in conjunction with his/her colleagues and the Museum's director to maintain a consistent identity across the entire Museum's communications, both digital and printed. The graphic designer plans and executes production of all graphic elements for all visual communications, handling schedules, printing and production.

The graphic design material must promote CHSDM as a contemporary local, national and international design resource for its target audiences. The designer collaborates with many different teams, including but not limited to Museum staff, editors, guest curators, exhibition designers, web and media developers, students, project teams and external organizations. Graphic Design (65%) Designs and creates materials of a high and consistent quality, with responsibility for selection and oversight of production.

Design pieces will support many different Museum departments from Communications to Curatorial to the Shop, Advancement, Operations, and more across the Museum. Prepares graphic assets, layouts and templates for web and interactive media for online and in-gallery display. Designs direct marketing over digital channels.