Graphic Designer I

Pacific Science Center

The role involves creating print and digital marketing collateral, such as posters and flyers, for Pacific Science Center programs and events. The company is an iconic Seattle Center institution that serves the community with award-winning, onsite and online interactive programs.

Location: Washington, Seattle
Arrangement: Onsite
Level: Entry-level
Employment: Full time
Date added: 2026-10-13
Last checked: 2026-10-17

Overview

At Pacific Science Center, our mission is to ignite curiosity in every child and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking in all of us. Our colleagues are passionate lifelong learners who live our mission every day. Each of us commits to bring an inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) focus in every aspect of our work. Join our collaborative team and help steward our warm, welcoming, community-learning environment at PacSci. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. If you have some of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and you share PacSci's values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply. Position Title: Graphic Designer I Department: Marketing Reports to: Creative Manager FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Ignite curiosity and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking through events and education programs at Pacific Science Center. PacSci is an iconic Seattle Center institution, serving the community with our award-winning, onsite and online interactive programs. We are hiring a Graphic Designer to create marketing and creative collateral for our programs and events.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Understand and execute PacSci mission and brand across all work
Create and design layouts for print and digital marketing, including posters, flyers, and advertisements
Prioritize and manage multiple projects within design specifications
Perform retouching and manipulation of images
Liaise with external vendors, especially printers
Work with PacSci teams to execute creative briefs and strategy for projects
Light copywriting, including assisting with writing advertising copy, taglines, and copy-editing
Proactively communicate project needs, delays, or blockers to stakeholders as soon as practicable

Position Requirements

Graphic Design Theory (Typography, Color Theory, Composition & Layout)
Experienced with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva, Figma
Excellent project management and ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to excel in small team environment
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize, and complete projects under tight deadlines
Ability to work with employees at all levels
Act as a team player and have a positive mental attitude
Maintain organized digital project files

Required

Bachelor's degree (in graphic arts, design, advertising design, or other related field) OR 1–2 years of professional experience in graphic design
Compelling portfolio of work over a wide range of creative projects, including print layouts, digital advertisements, video, and animation
Demonstrable familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Preferred

Illustration experience
Experience in Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
Background in advertising, marketing, education, fundraising, and/or non-profit

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

This position requires availability to work onsite at Pacific Science Center three days per week.
Majority of work will take place at a desk and using a computer.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must occasionally be able to maneuver around the PacSci campus.
This position requires communication over phone, email, video, and in-person, including the ability to present to individuals and groups.
Will be occasionally required to move objects up to 25 lbs.
The noise level varies from low to moderate.

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required.  It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Compensation

Pay is based on several factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and years of experience.

In addition to base salary, all employees receive

Employee PacSci Membership
Commuter Benefits
403b Retirement Plan

Full-time regular employees (40 hrs/week) additionally recieve following benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, basic life insurance, and disability insurance
4 weeks of vacation, 12 floating holidays, and sick pay
403(b) Retirement Savings
Employee Assistance Program

Pacific Science Center stands with those who are courageously fighting against hate, racism, and injustice. We recognize that not being racist is not sufficient. We must be actively anti-racist, and we commit to doing so. We prioritize inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in everything we do. Curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and changes that need to happen.

About Pacific Science Center

An iconic Seattle Center institution serving the community with award-winning, onsite and online interactive programs.

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