Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Visual Information Specialist (Graphic Designer)

Washington, District of Columbia Full time

Visual Information Specialist (Graphic Designer)

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $102415 - $133142 Per Year

Job Summary: The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Nearly four million people come through our doors each year—with millions more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes nearly 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

Major Duties:

  • Iterates concepts and ideas through design cycles via presentation decks, mockups and prototypes. Establishes bespoke, standalone graphic systems for special exhibitions. Manages the design and production of all phases of assigned graphic design for special exhibitions, permanent collection installations, general building graphics, wayfinding, and signage throughout the campus and at off-campus locations. Works collaboratively with exhibition teams to create innovative design solutions using creative typography, photo manipulation and file prep for large graphic installations. Responsible for creating and maintaining a graphics budgets related to assigned exhibition or project. Responsible for the research and development of samples and estimates for production of required exhibition graphics to include: banners, wall graphics and signage. Responsible for the presentation of design concepts to stakeholders.

Qualifications: Individual Occupational Requirements Education Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position. Some positions may also require subject-matter knowledge of medicine, science, or technical equipment. Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis. OR Experience Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in the actual type of work for which application is made. Unpaid experience is creditable, provided the work done was of a quality level and demonstrated the ability required for the position. This includes planning the preparation and use of photographs, illustrations, drawings, and other art work, charts, diagrams, dioramas, maps, slides, overlays, and other kinds of visual material for use in communicating information through visual means. Specialized experience: Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the federal GS-11 level, producing three-dimensional graphics and using computer-aided design software for an employer.

How to Apply: You must have a USAJOBS account and be logged in. You must have a completed resume. (You may use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS) You must respond to all applicant assessment questions, carefully following all instructions provided. You will be able to upload additional supporting documentation, which may include, but not limited to transcripts, notification of personnel actions (SF-50), certifications and verification of veterans status (SF-15, DD-214) The complete application package, including any additional supporting documents required for this position is due in the National Gallery of Art Personnel Office on the closing date of the announcement by 11:59 PM Eastern Time. NOTE: Applicants who cannot apply on-line must request a hard copy application packet from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy announcement. Resumes and/or supporting documentation alone will not be considered without the inclusion of a hard copy application packet. The complete package is due no later than 5:30 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. The National Gallery of Art receives many applications for each job. Each application is reviewed carefully which may take a few weeks. You may also check your application status by logging into www.usajobs.gov and selecting the tab "My USAJOBS."

Application Deadline: 2026-03-18