The Monmouth Museum - Freelance Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer is needed in Dunellen, United States.

Client: The Monmouth Museum

Location: Dunellen, NJ

Contract: undefined

Job Description

The Monmouth Museum is seeking a freelance graphic designer to support exhibition materials, website graphics, and social media content across its two locations. The ideal candidate will work independently, manage multiple projects, and deliver polished work with minimal supervision. The role is primarily remote, with occasional onsite meetings or installation support required in Lincroft and Dunellen, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Design exhibition materials including wall panels, labels, signage, wayfinding, and promotional assets.
• Create and update website graphics and pages using Wix.
• Design graphics for email campaigns and digital promotions.
• Create social media graphics and digital assets.
• Adapt existing branding for exhibitions, programs, and multiple locations.
• Prepare print-ready and web-ready files.
• Manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
• Propose design solutions when direction is high-level.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of professional graphic design experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exhibit, web, and social media design.
• Hands-on experience working in Wix, Constant Contact, and social media platforms.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop required).
• Strong typography, layout, and visual skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal back-and-forth.
• Reliable communication and turnaround times.

Additional Skills Preferred

• Experience with museums, nonprofits, or cultural organizations.
• Experience with exhibition graphics.
• Familiarity with email platforms and digital marketing assets.
• Ability to lead or assist with art workshops or hands-on creative programs.
• Comfort interacting with the public in a museum or educational setting.

Hours and Compensation

Freelance, hourly pay ranges from $30.00 to $40.00, based on experience. Workload varies by project and exhibition schedule, with remote work and occasional onsite presence in Lincroft and Dunellen, NJ.

Work Location

This is a hybrid remote position based in Dunellen, NJ 08812.