GRAPHIC DESIGNER

JOB SUMMARY

HW Exhibits, a division of Brockington and Associates, is looking for a creative graphic designer to join our team in Mount Pleasant, SC. HW Exhibits creates indoor and outdoor interpretive exhibits, exhibit plans, educational programs, websites, and interactive environments for museums, parks, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and private companies. Our parent company, Brockington and Associates, is an independent heritage resource management firm and has been in business for over 30 years. Many of our projects are produced in conjunction with our staff archaeologists and historians, and centered on cultural and natural history.

The graphic designer will serve as a full-time member of the HW Exhibits team, which currently includes the Director of HW Exhibits, our Technical Director, Project Manager, Designer, Shop Manager, and Shop Technician.

The ideal candidate will have a print design background, strong conceptual skills, experience producing client-driven work, and a passion for delivering high-quality, innovative designs while meeting multiple project deadlines. Primary responsibilities for this role include creating design solutions for interpretive exhibits, exhibit floor and wall plans, renderings, and content for digital interactives. Collaborating with clients and team members to develop design concepts that communicate the client's message, as well as being able to explain why a concept is compelling and relevant are essential to this position.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• • Bachelor's degree in graphic design or related field
• • At least 3 years of print design experience
• • Thorough understanding of color, composition, and typography principles
• • Knowledge of the printing process and preparing files for print production
• • Ability to work on multiple projects from concept to completion, while adhering to project timelines
• • Exceptional interpersonal, collaborative, and creative problem solving skills
• • Willingness to learn and take initiative
• • Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail
• • Availability to travel to meet with clients and install exhibits
• • Mac OS X user
• • Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• • Familiarity with SketchUp, AutoCad, HTML, and CSS a plus!
• • Familiarity with website design and audio/video editing
• • Experience with space planning, photography, illustration, and museum design a plus!

To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter, résumé, application, and a link to your online portfolio to https://brockington-and-associates.breezy.hr/  Please, no phone calls about this position.

We offer a benefits stipend, or company benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), and paid time off. Brockington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.