Digital Designer

Full-time Exempt

Background

Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.

The collection originated with Henry Clay Frick () who bequeathed his home paintings sculptures and decorative arts to the public for their enjoyment. The institutions holdingswhich encompass masterworks from the Renaissance through the nineteenth centuryhave grown over the decades more than doubling in size since the opening of the museum in 1935. A critical component of the institution is the Frick Art Research Library founded in 1920 by Helen Clay Frick daughter of the museums founder. Recognized as one of the worlds top art history research centers it has served students scholars and members of the public free of charge for generations.

The Frick has undergone a comprehensive renovation and was open in a temporary home Frick Madison from 2020 through early 2024 while renovations were underway at the mansion on 70th addition to special exhibition galleries and education spaces we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces. The Museum and Art Research Library reopened to the public in April 2025.

Workplace culture

At the Frick Collection we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports work-life balance. The Frick strives to provide our employees with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits in a beautiful and pleasant work setting while offering an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the worlds finest works of art.

The Frick Collection provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to personal characteristics such as race color religion sex age national origin disability pregnancy genetic information military or veteran status sexual orientation gender gender identity or expression marital and civil partnership/union status alienage or citizenship status creed genetic predisposition or carrier status unemployment status familial status domestic violence sexual violence or stalking victim status caregiver status or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Position Summary

The Frick Collection is seeking a full-time New York-based Digital Designer specializing in motion graphics and digital design with branding and design system experience to join our small team at the newly reopened museum at 1 E. 70th Street. This role will play a central part in expanding the museums digital storytelling producing high-quality motion graphics video and digital assets that support exhibitions programming and special events. The designer will also contribute to a wide range of projects within the design teams portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Design the Digital Designer will contribute to projects at every stage of development translating the museums brand into engaging experiences that strengthen the museums digital presence and enhance engagement with both on-site visitors and global online audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver captivating motion graphics and visual storytelling content
• Provide creative and technical expertise across motion and digital design
• Apply and adapt institutional design standards to motion and digital formats
• Contribute to projects across the design teams portfolio including exhibition and event related materials and signage
• Plan and manage project schedules from concept through delivery ensuring efficient workflows
• Collaborate with Media Production AV teams and external vendors to meet deadlines and production needs
• Interpret briefs and develop creative and effective design solutions to complex problems
• Work collaboratively with clients and guide stakeholders throughout the design process
• Anticipate potential issues and proactively communicate with supervisors
• Stay current with design trends tools and technologies
• Support print production processes as needed

The education and/or experience requirement listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and ability required to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.

• Three plus years of related design experience (arts & culture preferred) and BFA or MFA in Graphic Design (or equivalent professional experience)
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects Premiere Pro Illustrator Photoshop InDesign) and Figma
• Working knowledge of MailChimp and basic coding (HTML/CSS)
• Experience designing for environmental displays/screens and digital platforms
• Experience with BrightSign or other digital signage systems helpful
• Familiarity with 3D design and motion software (Cinema 4D or Blender)
• Portfolio demonstrating expertise in typography art direction branding systems digital and motion design
• Proven ability to manage budgets timelines communications and production workflows
• Excellent communication organizational and presentation skills
• Highly collaborative open to feedback adaptable and flexible in approach

Physical Requirements

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.

Physical requirements are comparable to most office roles: the ability to interact in-person with colleagues and use common office tools and machines (computer phone); and the ability to traverse throughout the offices and building(s) both inside and outside of the museum and visit different levels of the building. Ability to carry/transport materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Employment Status and Compensation

The salary range for this full-time exempt role is commensurate with skills and experience at $$85000.

Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection

Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays all federal holidays including Juneteenth and Election Day and four floating holidays: two may be used in the first half of the calendar year two may be used in the second half of the calendar year.

Sick and Vacation time: Eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick and 12 vacation days their first year of subsequent years eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 25 vacation days/year.

Paid Family leave: In addition to adhering to all federal family leave laws we provide all eligible employees with paid bereavement and family leave.

Health Dental and Vision insurance: all full-time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in employer sponsored benefits plans. Employees contribute to the cost of health insurance based on income level and type of coverage selected.

Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance: the Frick covers the entire cost of these benefits for all full-time employees. The life insurance benefit is up to three times the employees annual salary.

Retirement: The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement by offering participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan 403(b) and a defined benefit pension plan. We also offer retiree health benefits for retirees and their eligible dependents.

Wellness Programs at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets.

Additional benefits include discounted Metro Cards/Transit Checks flexible spending accounts for health dependent care and commuting costs.

Application Process

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Apply here or send resume and cover letter to:

Head of Design

The Frick Collection

1 East 70th Street

New York NY 10021

This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment. Benefits subject to change and may differ based on employee status.