Job Description

Position Title: Graphic Designer

FLSA Classification: Full-Time; Exempt

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum Creative Department

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has an opening for a full-time, exempt Graphic Designer in our Creative department.

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 while providing diverse learning opportunities. The core exhibit follows the story of country music from its folk beginnings through its emergence as a commercial art form. Rotating exhibits examine a broad range of topics, from country classics to ultra-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:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Options
• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Paid Holidays (13) and Floating Holidays (2)
• 401(K) with Up to 3% Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (Free Counseling and Legal Services)
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• FREE 24/7 Downtown Parking and Transit Benefits
• Continuing Professional Offerings
• Complimentary Museum Admission (For Yourself, Family, and Friends)
• Reciprocal Partnerships with Local Venues (The Nashville Zoo, Dollywood Theme & Water Parks, National Museum of African American Music, tours at The Opry and The Ryman Auditorium, and more)
• Up to 25% Discount in Retail Stores and Onsite Restaurant Venues
• Opportunities to Attend Exhibit Openings, Concerts and Special Events
• Employee Engagement Activities and Opportunities
• FSA and Dependent Care Options
• Dog Friendly Work Environment
• Volunteering and Community Engagement Opportunities

Department Overview: The Creative 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.

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 Senior Graphic Designer will be required daily 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 use internally and within the marketplace in a wide variety of formats, while also helping to mentor the graphic designers. This position reports to the Director of Creative Design.

Specific Duties Include:

• 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
• Maintaining a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Software and MacOS
• Multi-tasking and problem-solving
• Mentoring other designers when needed

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
• 3-5+ years of working experience in a design industry or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management ability
• Professional-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Knowledge of After Effects a plus
• Practical Knowledge of MS Office

Key Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• 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
• Possess strong conceptual ability and a proven work ethic to handle tight deadlines and large volumes of work across a variety of mediums
• Execute projects in a timely and efficient manner
• Ability to make time sensitive and critical decisions
• Digital design experience with an understanding of various file types and sizes

Note to Applicants:

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum is an equal opportunity employer. We respect the varied attributes, characteristics, and perspectives that make each person unique. The museum promotes an environment of respect, communication, and understanding, while actively providing opportunities for all employees of all backgrounds the skills, experience, and information necessary to succeed. The museum does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, political affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or characteristics, age, membership in an employee organization, military or veteran status, 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.

Due to the high volume of applications received for this position, hiring managers will only contact candidates they are interested in scheduling for an interview. Please refrain from calling to inquire about the status of your application.

Please upload a resume and cover letter when applying for the position.

Applications are only accepted online on our career page: https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/careers