Graphic Designer

About Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)

Following 9/11, the community and civic planning process that resulted in the World Trade Center master plan in 2003 envisioned a new performing arts center as one of the anchors of the site. The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) opened in the Fall of 2023. Within its three flexible and intimate performance spaces, PAC NYC produces and presents multiple projects in theatre, dance, music and chamber opera. Across each season, we seek to celebrate life and to affirm community in our location at the World Trade Center.  

Our mission

PAC NYC’s mission is to create connections by cultivating bonds between extraordinary artists and communities, with exemplary performances in active dialogue across the arts, and in our flexible, intimate spaces, inviting conversation and new relationships. Our art and our audiences reflect the dynamic energy of all five boroughs of New York City. We invite everyone to join us as we celebrate creative expression from around the world. PAC NYC is where the world trades ideas.

The role

PAC NYC’s Graphic Designer will work closely with the Creative Director to conceptualize and execute captivating design concepts while maintaining visual appearance, usability, and brand continuity. This is an opportunity to help shape the visual identity of Lower Manhattan’s newest cultural institution.

Your key responsibilities

• Executes all stages of design, from concept to final product for comprehensive marketing campaigns with direct mail, brochures, advertisements, email and web creative, program books, digital ads, our PAC NYC digital program, outdoor billboards and transit creative, and comprehensive development/fundraising campaigns with direct mail, invitations, pitch decks, sponsor reports, and other materials as needed
• Contributes as an active part of the Marketing and Audience Services team, supporting all advertising and promotional strategies to meet institutional goals
• Maintains and manage creative queue of projects from start to finish, including meetings with stakeholders to understand their needs/goals, offering design expertise and advice, taking creative direction, and creation of the final product 
• Maintains project and image filing systems
• Stays up to date on design trends, software, and other tools as appropriate
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

What it takes to be successful in the role

• At least 3 years of experience in fast paced, deadline driven design department
• Strong design ability and an excellent portfolio demonstrating these skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational, trafficking and communication skills
• Proven track record of taking projects from initial concept to finished piece
• Ability to work effectively with employees and team members and demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, and teamwork
• Ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Ability to work well, build rapport and make persuasive case for support with diverse constituent groups, both internally and externally.
• Must have extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud in a Mac environment
• Knowledge of both print and digital design creation and preparation
• Pre-press production experience a must
• Video editing and illustration skills a strong plus

This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of finalists has been identified.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary will range between $65,000 and $75,000 plus full benefits. Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment and disability benefits, and self-insured dental, vision and health care and dependent day care flexible spending accounts. Full time employees are eligible for paid time off and 401K enrollment with employer match. 

We encourage you to apply

At PAC NYC, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited by this role and the job description aligns with you and the work you are passionate about doing, please apply to the position. We encourage all applicants who are committed to contributing to an equitable and inclusive work environment to submit an application for a role with us without feeling like they need to meet every single qualification of the position, specifically people from traditionally excluded/marginalized groups. You might be the right candidate for this role, or for others that we’re adding to our team. 

Our commitment to creating a diverse and equitable workplace

Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to a diverse staff are fundamental principles at PAC NYC, where employment opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.