Senior Digital Content Designer at The Getty

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.

• 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 Getty
• Research and test to gain knowledge of the target audience(s) and the problem space
• Design, write, edit, and test content across the Getty.edu platform in parallel with the product lifecycle
• Coordinate with Getty content editors to provide and maintain consistent standards, a content model, content types, and content migration plans across the organization
• Assist with the technical integration and quality assurance testing of content
• Duties 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 applications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of experience or combination of education and relevant experience

• An interest in the work of cultural heritage and the arts
• A 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 studies
• Demonstrated ability to translate organizational goals, user needs, and research into actionable content implementation in a complex environment
• Knowledge of and experience working with a content management system (CMS): publishing, editing, and troubleshooting content
• Ability and desire to collaborate with developers, project managers, and subject matter experts to ensure solutions are implementable and meet business and user needs
• Skilled at organization-wide collaboration across organizational units with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Comfort in presenting both your own and your team’s work, overseeing and managing discussions and design reviews, and building belief with stakeholders and executives
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices
• Basic knowledge of digital software applications and the product lifecycle
• Tact, diplomacy, and ability to work with a wide variety of audiences that amplify our team culture
• Able to participate in a hybrid schedule in Los Angeles that includes working on-site

• 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 Match
• Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
• Educational Assistance and professional development
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
• On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
• Community service opportunities

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR.