UX/UI Designer - Part-time - The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
New York, NY
About the Job
Founded in 1937, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, and other manifestations of visual culture, primarily of the modern and contemporary periods. The Guggenheim realizes this mission through exceptional exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications. The Guggenheim strives to engage and educate an increasingly diverse international audience through its unique network of museums and partnerships. With nearly three million annual visitors worldwide, the Guggenheim and its network is one of the most visited cultural institutions in the world.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Guggenheim Museum in New York seeks a part-time web designer to join the Digital Experience team through July 2026. The institution received an IMLS grant to support the development of a digital museum map and ongoing accessibility improvements to the website, Guggenheim.org. This person would support the implementation of the map and contribute to these improvements.
Must be available to join twice a week at development stand-ups.
SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
EDUCATION:
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A
REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Digital Experience and Content
LOCATION: One Liberty Plaza, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10006
WORK SCHEDULE: 16 hours a Week; Schedule TBD
POSITION TYPE: Part-time, Non-Exempt. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 2110 UAW.
SALARY RANGE: $54.08 an hour
The Guggenheim is dedicating itself to creating paths that lead to a more inclusive and diverse institution. We encourage inquiries from applicants who will reflect the plurality of our culture and our global audience. The Guggenheim does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability status.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Guggenheim Museum in New York seeks a part-time web designer to join the Digital Experience team through July 2026. The institution received an IMLS grant to support the development of a digital museum map and ongoing accessibility improvements to the website, Guggenheim.org. This person would support the implementation of the map and contribute to these improvements.
Must be available to join twice a week at development stand-ups.
SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Expertise in Figma and Adobe Suite.
- Deep knowledge of WCAG standards
- Experience with small viewport/mobile-first and responsive design.
- Previous experience conducting and analyzing user research.
- Familiarity with dev tools and CSS is a plus.
- Previous experience working for museums and/or non-profits is a plus.
- Previous experience with web development project management tools like Linear a plus.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Define and design website design patterns; evolve existing patterns.
- Maintain and evolve (iterate) website style guide.
- Identify needs for and collaborate in user research.
- Prototype user flows and interactions, particularly for digital map and calendar upgrades.
- Advocate for universal and accessible design practices.
- Contribute to the ongoing rollout of web elements related to the new brand.
- Contribute to the successful implementation of a digital-first museum map.
- Contribute to the redesign of the website’s calendar section for increased usability and accessibility, as well as improved conversion rate.
- Ensure accurate documentation of all of the above in the living style guide.
- Ability to travel within the metropolitan area as required to perform the above duties at any of the Guggenheim’s owned or leased properties upon request.
EDUCATION:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: N/A
REPORTS TO: Associate Director, Digital Experience and Content
LOCATION: One Liberty Plaza, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10006
WORK SCHEDULE: 16 hours a Week; Schedule TBD
POSITION TYPE: Part-time, Non-Exempt. This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 2110 UAW.
SALARY RANGE: $54.08 an hour
The Guggenheim is dedicating itself to creating paths that lead to a more inclusive and diverse institution. We encourage inquiries from applicants who will reflect the plurality of our culture and our global audience. The Guggenheim does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin or disability status.
Source : The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
