Digital Designer

Walker Art Center

Minneapolis, MN

Full Time

Mid Level

61k-65k

3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Walker Art Center seeks a Digital Designer to join its in-house creative team. As a creative technologist, this role brings visual storytelling to life across web, wayfinding, exhibitions, electronic communications, and social media. The Digital Designer will support the Design Director and collaborate with other designers, curators, developers, educators, and marketing to ensure that every digital touchpoint furthers the museum's mission, serves visitors and the public, and reinforces the brand. The position involves design and oversight of all digital systems at the Walker Art Center, including walkerart.org, electronic communications, environmental and wayfinding systems, and digital publishing for various programming areas.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and design walkerart.org, including updates, new page layouts, and coordination with external developers for feature implementation.
Create motion and still content for screen-based platforms inside the museum, including wayfinding, event listings, and promotional features, working with IT.
Design digital ads for social media and digital billboards across the city in collaboration with the marketing team.
Contribute to digital publishing across the website, social media, and the Reader.
Develop wireframes and prototypes for microsites, exhibition features, or custom digital experiences.
Support the design and implementation of email templates, newsletters, and digital campaigns.
Prepare and maintain digital assets optimized for performance across screen types and devices.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in digital design or a related field.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Experience with WordPress or similar CMS platforms.
Experience working with third-party developers and managing digital builds.
Strong portfolio showcasing web, interactive, and screen-based work.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Interest in contemporary art, design, and cultural production.

Nice to Have

Fluency in web development and front-end design.
Experience with UX/UI design and prototyping.
Experience with digital publishing platforms.

Qualifications

Educational background is not explicitly specified, but minimum experience requirements are provided.

Benefits & Perks

Wide range of benefits for both part-time and full-time employees (details available via link).
Competitive annual salary between $61,300 and $65,000.
Position covered by AFSCME labor contract.
Full-time, exempt position (35 hours/week).

Working at Walker Art Center

The Walker Art Center is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities and audiences served. They value and welcome all unique lived experiences and encourage anyone meeting the minimum requirements to apply. The organization fosters a creative, innovative environment dedicated to cultural production and contemporary art.

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