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The J. Paul Getty Trust

Senior Digital Content Designer

The J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Senior Digital Content Designer

Job Family

Information Technology

Type

Regular Full-Time

Position Status

Getty Center

Workplace Type

Hybrid/Partially Remote

Salaried/Hourly

Salaried

Hiring Pay Scale

$95,935 - $127,116 Annually

Salary

Commensurate with experience and internal equity

Program/Department

Getty Digital - 1208-Digital Visitor Experience

Requisition Number

2024-4495

Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion at Getty

Getty believes diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion are essential to our excellence and to the execution of our mission. The Getty community values differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve and includes individuals who bring a diversity of values and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Summary

Are you interested in helping to create web experiences that showcase some of the best art and art scholarship in the world? Getty Digital is looking for a Senior Digital Content Designer to join our team. We're looking for a collaborative problem-solver to provide content-design expertise across the Getty as part of the Digital Visitor Experience division. The Content Designer will work with internal stakeholders and organizational partners to design and deliver end-to-end product flows, frameworks, and content models to share and showcase the Getty's work.Someone in this role will partner with several software engineering teams and colleagues to develop content strategy, information architecture, and content design for our platform, along with iterating on and improving the existing content modeling. You will research, write, test, and help implement experiences that share Getty's resources and information with the larger world. This work will focus on the main Getty.edu website but also overlap with the museum collections, research archives, digital publications, and other web-based applications. Our ideal candidate loves the practice of content design and cares about the details. You think at a systems level when solving complex and ambiguous problems and enjoy being at the intersections of many disciplines and teammates. You enjoy collaboration and working closely with UX design, product management, engineering teams, and stakeholders to articulate a clear strategy that is centered on our users.The Getty is among the most prestigious cultural heritage organizations, dedicated to furthering the study of the history of art. You will work among world-class art, architecture, and archives, collaborating with scientists, curators, librarians, archivists, and academics. We offer four weeks of vacation a year, every other Friday off, excellent benefits, and a very strong dedication to balancing work and personal life.At Getty Digital, we're re-imagining how we can use technology to provide access to our campus, collections, and scholarship. We intend to provide a deeply linked, consistent experience for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts as they explore the complex information held across Getty. We believe that the best products are built by teams with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. We strive to provide a collaborative environment where all team members have the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to what we build and the achievement of Getty's overall vision.Major Job Responsibilities

Conduct content audits, oversee and manage content modeling, and develop content that serves audiences of both visitors and scholarly professionals

Collaborate with a team of UX designers and product managers to define content strategy and information architecture alongside user and business needs at the GettyResearch and test to gain knowledge of the target audience(s) and the problem spaceDesign, write, edit, and test content across the Getty.edu platform in parallel with the product lifecycleCoordinate with Getty content editors to provide and maintain consistent standards, a content model, content types, and content migration plans across the organizationAssist with the technical integration and quality assurance testing of contentDuties include aspects of user experience strategy and design (e.g., identifying users, gathering requirements, research), content design (e.g., creating content for design and build phases), and governance and training (e.g., documenting purpose and use of new content types and page templates, and training content editors)Maintain consistency of our organization's brand identity through how content shows up across our applicationsQualifications

Bachelor's degree5 years of experience or combination of education and relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills and Abilities

An interest in the work of cultural heritage and the artsA proven track record of designing content for high-quality digital products that demonstrate the depth of your management skills, illustrated in a portfolio or case studiesDemonstrated ability to translate organizational goals, user needs, and research into actionable content implementation in a complex environmentKnowledge of and experience working with a content management system (CMS): publishing, editing, and troubleshooting contentAbility and desire to collaborate with developers, project managers, and subject matter experts to ensure solutions are implementable and meet business and user needsSkilled at organization-wide collaboration across organizational units with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skillsComfort in presenting both your own and your team's work, overseeing and managing discussions and design reviews, and building belief with stakeholders and executivesKnowledge of accessibility standards and best practicesBasic knowledge of digital software applications and the product lifecycleTact, diplomacy, and ability to work with a wide variety of audiences that amplify our team cultureAble to participate in a hybrid schedule in Los Angeles that includes working on-site

Benefits and Perks

Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan - with up to 5% Getty MatchGetty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement accountEducational Assistance and professional developmentPaid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days12 Paid HolidaysMany positions have bi-weekly Off-FridaysOn-Site Fitness Center at Getty CenterCommunity service opportunitiesTo learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to

Getty HR .Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.