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Graphic Designer - Escalette Collection of Art

🇺🇸 Orange, CA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $17 per Hour

💻 Other

🗓️ July 29th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Chapman University is hiring a Graphic Designer for the Escalette Collection of Art. The role involves assisting with graphic design projects such as creating object labels, designing exhibition didactics, coordinating with printers, printing materials, creating installation mock-ups, and developing promotional materials while collaborating with exhibition curators and adhering to brand guidelines.

Highlights
  • Create and design exhibition didactics and object labels according to museum best practices.
  • Ensure designs align with Escalette Collection brand guidelines.
  • Coordinate with printers and prepare files for print on various materials.
  • Print labels and other materials using the Design/Create/Innovate (DCI) lab.
  • Assist with installation mock-ups and social media post creation.
  • Edit photographs of events, artworks, and installations.
  • Design flyers, newsletters, and other promotional materials.
  • Proficiency required in Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Strong knowledge of design techniques, project management skills, and ability to multitask under pressure.
  • Compensation: $17.00 per hour; position available for undergraduates during academic year 2025-2026.
  • Position reports to Collections Manager at the Art Collections department of Chapman University.

Graphic Designer - Escalette Collection of Art Full Description

Graphic Designer - Escalette Collection of Art
 Student Title Classification Information 
Quick Link  | https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/37737
Job Number  | SE136124
 Position Information 
Department or Unit Name  | Art Collections
Position Headcount  | 1
Position Title  | Graphic Designer - Escalette Collection of Art
Academic Year  | Academic Year 2025-2026
Term or Semester  | All Academic Year
Is this Role for an Undergrad or Grad Student?  | Undergrad
Anticipated Pay Range  | $17.00-$17.00

Pay Range Information  | Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.
On which Campus will this work be done?  | Orange
Approved Supervisor  | Jessica Bocinski
Supervisor Email  | bocinski@chapman.edu
 Scheduling
Please use dates within Chapman Academic Calendar
 (https://www.chapman.edu/academics/academic-calendar.aspx)
Desired Start Date  | 08/18/2025
Projected End Date  | 05/22/2026
Average number of hours per week  | Up to 10 Hrs
 
Position Summary Information 
Job Description Summary  | Under the direction of the Collections Manger of the Escalette Collection Permanent Art Collection, an academic unit of Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the Graphic Designer will assist with a range of graphic design projects including: creating object labels, designing exhibition didactics, working with printers to prepare projects for print on various materials, printing labels and other projects using the Design/Create/Innovate (DCI) lab, creating installation mock-ups, and designing flyers, newsletters, and other promotional material as needed. The successful candidate will be able to work within brand guidelines while also working collaboratively with exhibition curators to develop creative visual strategies.

Responsibilities  | Create and design didactics ranging from titles, interactive displays, and extended object labels for exhibitions throughout campus according to best practices established by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Ensure all designs are consistent with Escalette Collection brand guidelines. Coordinate with printers to prepare files for print on various materials. Print labels, stickers, and other materials at the Design/Create/Innovate (DCI) lab as needed. Assist the Collections Manger to create mock-ups of installations. Assist Social Media student worker with creating social media posts as needed. Edit photographs of events, artworks, and installations. Assist with designing flyers, monthly newsletter, and other promotional materials. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications  | Professional, dependable, organized, and able to multi-task Strong knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles Creativity problem solving and adaptability in developing new ideas Ability to work well and quickly under pressure, both individually and as a part of a team. Interest in exhibition design and the desire to explore this interest in a professional setting. Excellent project management skills to consistently meet deadlines. Familiarity with, or interest in learning, technology at the Design/Create/Innovate (DCI) Lab. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Desired Qualifications  | Interest in art museums Interest in contemporary art Familiarity with the Escalette Permanent Art Collection
Special Instructions to Applicants  | 
 Budget Information 
Is Federal work-study required?  | With or Without FWS
Pre-screening Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Work Samples
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
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