Exploratorium is hiring : Bilingual Lead Graphic Designer in San Francisco

Overview

The Bilingual Lead Graphic Designer will be responsible for the full development of exhibition graphics for a major museum project in East Asia in both English and Korean. This role covers every stage of the design process—from initial concept development and design execution to production and final installation. The scope includes environmental graphics, storytelling graphics, exhibit labels, gallery and directional signage. This position requires creating visual content specifically tailored for a Korean-speaking audience, with designs that are culturally relevant and visually compelling while maintaining high standards of quality and design excellence.

Essential Functions

• Execution : Work independently to deliver high-quality environmental and exhibition graphics aligned with the project vision and educational goals; design and produce all exhibition graphics in both English and Korean; collaborate with other graphic designers through concept development, final design, production, and installation; coordinate with local and international vendors and printers, handling budgeting, billing, and production logistics; scope work within time and budget constraints; collaborate with content developers and 3D exhibit designers to integrate visual storytelling; support communications with internal stakeholders and the East Asia client for clear project coordination and cultural alignment.
• Idea generation : Consistently generate a diverse range of compelling and engaging design concepts
• Collaboration : Work with project leadership and cross-departmental partners to ensure projects meet design and communication goals; maintain ongoing dialogue with stakeholders about exhibit concepts and target audiences
• Flexibility : Adapt to project constraints and work across diverse museum needs and media, including indoor / outdoor exhibitions, digital media, and environmental applications
• Judgment : Make timely design decisions with strong creative discernment and disciplined editing; balance collaborators’ needs with aesthetic considerations
• Broader view : Contribute to conceptual planning, project strategy, timelines, and budgeting; maintain a coherent design experience across the project and collaborate with project directors and content leadership
• Mentorship : Provide feedback and guidance to designers, lead design critiques, and share best practices internally and with external clients
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds short distances. Able to move from place to place; bend, stretch, grasp, reach, kneel and twist

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled

How To Apply

This is a fixed-term (January 1, 2026 – April 30, 2029), full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, union position that includes benefits. The starting rate for this role is $53.59 per hour. This rate is step 4 on a 6 step union pay scale. Please, no phone calls in regards to this job. To apply, please visit the Exploratorium job page.

The Exploratorium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Exploratorium

Piers 15 / 17, San Francisco, CA 94111

Website : https : / / www.exploratorium.edu / about / jobs

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