Designer

Opening in September 2026, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is dedicated to illustrated storytelling.  Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the museum’s collection features works by artists including Norman Rockwell, Kadir Nelson, Jessie Willcox Smith, N. C. Wyeth, Beatrix Potter, Judith F. Baca, Frida Kahlo, and Maxfield Parrish; as well as comic art legends such as Winsor McCay, Jack Kirby, Frank Frazetta, Alison Bechdel, Chris Ware, and R. Crumb; and photographers Gordon Parks, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Dorothea Lange. The Museum also houses the Lucas Archives, containing models, props, concept art, and costumes from Lucas’s filmmaking career. 

Designed by Ma Yansong of MAD with a landscape by Mia Lehrer of Studio-MLA, the Museum is in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, on an 11-acre campus that includes new green space and a 300,000-square-foot building with galleries, two theaters, a library, restaurant, café, retail store, and community spaces.  

This is a unique opportunity to join the Lucas Museum’s Design department ahead of our opening in September 2026. Together with colleagues across the museum, the Design team brings brand strategy, visual identity, and ideas for exhibitions, programs, visitor experience, marketing, communications, retail, development, and membership to life. We are building a brand system that creates experiences, tells stories, expands conversations, and connects people to art and to one another.

This is a fast-moving role for a designer who is digitally fluent, conceptually agile, and comfortable creating multiple directions in a high-growth start-up environment. Under the direction of the Director of Design, this designer will shape and execute how our brand shows up across digital campaigns, social platforms, motion-forward storytelling, live activations, branded merchandise, and both digital and print materials.

We are looking for a multidisciplinary designer with a strong focus on digital brand, marketing and fluency in motion. This role requires exceptional visual design and typographic skills, and the ability to translate concepts into compelling, story-driven work across digital, print, packaging, interaction, and motion.

A strong portfolio and proven professional experience are essential. We are looking for someone who is committed to excellence and accuracy in execution, and who can build strong, collaborative relationships across departments.

This role will be successful for someone who:

• Can generate multiple viable creative directions quickly and without over-attaching to one solution

            • Maintains high craft and typographic rigor under tight timelines

            • Is adaptable when feedback evolves or priorities shift

            • Balances speed with clarity and brand consistency

            • Contributes to building scalable systems

·       Conceptualize, develop, and produce high-impact, story-driven design solutions across digital campaigns, marketing initiatives, motion, and select print applications.

·       Work both collaboratively and independently to generate multiple creative directions, present clear rationale, and iterate efficiently based on feedback from the Director of Design and cross-functional stakeholders.

·       Develop compelling mockups, pitch materials, and presentation decks that communicate design intent and strategic alignment.

·       Maintain brand consistency across all touchpoints while contributing to the ongoing evolution and scalability of the museum’s visual identity system.

·       Design execution for exhibition campaigns and seasonal awareness initiatives across digital and physical environments, including digital ads, social campaigns, email marketing, OOH placements

and integrated marketing materials.

·       Design digital-first fundraising and membership materials in collaboration with the Development team, ensuring clarity, engagement, and conversion-focused thinking.

·       Partner closely with Marketing to create digital assets including lucasmuseum.org features, email newsletters, social media content, and motion-forward storytelling.

·       Support emerging brand initiatives including influencer collaborations, experiential activations, and VR/AR touchpoints.

·       Manage project-specific administrative tasks including timelines, vendor coordination, asset organization, and internal communications to ensure efficient execution in a fast-paced environment.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

Analytical Rigor: Simplifies complex problems by using critical thinking to evaluate problems, gathering information, incorporating multiple perspectives, understanding causes, and identifying best-possible solutions. Invests time in planning, discovery, and reflection to drive better decisions and more efficient implementations. Adopts an audience-centric approach, understanding the needs of the audience and incorporating them, as appropriate, into the decision.

Courageous Communication: Intentionally works well with others both on the team and cross-functionally to achieve individual, team, department, or organizational goals. Values diverse input and working with others as a way to achieve the best output possible.

Collaborative Excellence: Displays courage when handling difficult conversations and genuinely and intentionally communicates. Relays key messages effectively, targeted to specific audiences. Identifies others' communication styles and perspectives, adjusting language and approach accordingly. Employs active listening to understand, rather than reply. Asks for, integrates, and values feedback from team, peers, and leaders.

Adaptive Resilience: Thrives and grows in a rapidly changing and complex environment. Displays flexibility, activates networks, and adopts a continuous growth mindset to learn from mistakes and bounce back from adversity.

Inclusive Interaction: Actively contributes to an environment in which all employees feel a sense of belonging, valued for their differences and empowered to participate and contribute freely.

·       Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

·       5+ years of experience in an agency, brand, or cultural organization environment.

·       Strong contemporary typographic and layout skills with a refined visual sensibility.

·       Demonstrated experience in digital-first campaign design.

·       Proficiency in UX/UI and interaction design principles.

·       Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

·       Strong working knowledge of After Effects for motion graphics (titles, typography, social, campaign extensions).

·       Comfortable working across digital, motion, print, and experiential touchpoints.

·       Experience managing multiple workstreams in a growth-stage or fast-paced environment.

·       Working knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus.

·       Highly adaptable, proactive, and able to navigate evolving priorities with composure.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents and supports a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. The Lucas Museum fosters a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment, whether based on race, national origin, gender, gender expression, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the best qualified people from a diverse candidate pool. Applications from traditionally underrepresented communities are encouraged.

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria, and general work performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the job.

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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is dedicated to the art of illustrated stories. Our mission is to inspire and connect people through the exploration of visual stories and their influences in society. 

Our internal and external practices are shaped by the following beliefs and behaviors.

People First: We meet people wherever they are (physically, intellectually, emotionally). Our inclusive practice connects who people are and what they find emotional in works of art.

Inspired: We believe that art can move you to feel, think, reflect, and act.

Collaborative: We believe that nimble thinking and working together yield exponential results.

Amplify the social impact of storytelling and illustration. 

Connect to a broad and diverse public.

Create a healthy and durable institution.