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Graphic Designer
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Status: Non-Exempt, hourly
Reports to: Communications Director
Summary of Role
Responsible for creation of visual concepts, by hand or using software, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate our internal and external audiences. This also includes all external marketing needs.
Position Status & Schedule
Non-Exempt, full-time (40 hours), Monday - Friday 9am-5pm. Christmas and Easter service dates and times are black out days for time off. There may be other events that you are required to work outside of your normal schedule, you will be informed in advance of any of these requirements.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities
• Responsible for conceptualization and implementation of design of solutions that meet marketing strategies, taking project from concept to completion.
• Meet with ministries to determine scope of project and advise on how to best reach target audience
• Present design to ministry department. Receive feedback and adjust as necessary.
• Create and produce visual solutions and elements for use during worship services.
• Design and layout visual concepts and advertisements for external marketing needs.
• Work with graphic design team in creating concepts, comps, layouts and final art.
• Work as part of the Communications Team assisting to reinforce consistent, yet creative, branding for Celebration Church.
• Work alongside the Communications Team to implement all copy and image changes throughout church website and in weekly email communication.
• Mentor other designer(s) and Dream Teams that give their time to deliver graphic elements.
• Collaborate in creative brainstorming sessions for special events and services where assigned
Requirements
• Mature Christian who calls Celebration Church home and supports the Church’s culture, vision, and values
• Unwavering commitment to place Christ first in all you do
• Desire to ensure people are known, loved, and celebrated
• Continually seeking growth with Christ and encouraging others to do the same
• Passion for excellence, always looking to improve
• Deep understanding of the value in being part of a family that is unified for a greater cause
• Must complete all steps of Connection Point within 60 days of hire
• Must submit portfolio via email, print, or website link with resume
Competencies
• Proven ability to meet deadlines within or before target completion date
• Effective team leader who can inspire others to work together to achieve organizational excellence
• Tenacious and persistent spirit for achieving named goals
• Proven experience in creative thinking and problem solving
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced changing environment with tight deadlines
• Highly relational, adaptable, proactive and task-oriented
• Strong creative, time-management skills, and communication skills
• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work occasionally outside of normal business hours
• Knowledge of printing procedures is a plus
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in graphic design from an accredited college and/or comparable apprenticeship or work experience
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite programs: Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Work Environment & Physical Demands
• Must be able to stand, stoop, walk, and lift 20 pounds
• Open office environment
YOUR PORTFOLIO. PORTFOLIO LINK, AND/OR WRITING SAMPLES MUST BE ATTACHED TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION AND BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.
Other Information
Celebration Church is an equal employment opportunity employer to the extent required by law applicable to religious institutions. This job description is not inclusive and often includes other responsibilities. Updated: 4/6/2020