Professional Aide

The MSU Broad Art Museum is seeking a temporary on-call Exhibition Graphic Designer to support the upcoming exhibition Mekong Voices: Transnational River Justice in Mainland Southeast Asia.

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

• Reports to the Director of Communications, with additional direction from the Senior Curator and Director of Curatorial Affairs.
• Responsible for creating exhibition-specific collateral in alignment with museum design standards, including:
  • Graphic identity
  • Interpretive materials
  • Large-scale graphic elements
• Temporary on-call position ending October 3, 2025.
• Schedule averages 10 hours per week; specific workdays to be determined.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with the diverse languages spoken in the Mekong River Delta.
• Cultural awareness of the Mekong region, including its geography and national borders.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign and Illustrator).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, graphic design, advertising, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail, with effective planning and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey visual concepts clearly.
• Receptive to constructive feedback and able to implement revisions professionally.
• Capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Experience working with printers and vendors is preferred.
• Interest in museums and cultural institutions is a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please submit:

• A cover letter
• A résumé

Candidates selected for interviews will be asked to provide a portfolio of design work.

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Website

https://broadmuseum.msu.edu/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.