Graphic Designer

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Life.Church - Edmond, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Edmond, OK

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

Life.Church is seeking a Graphic Designer who will play a crucial role in creating designs and artwork for various ministries, campuses, and Central teams. This position is integral to the Creative Media Group, which comprises six specialized teams: Content Development, Graphic Design & Photography, Global Arts, Production, Filmmaking, and Creative Strategies. The Graphic Designer will utilize a project management system to manage requests, collaborate with team members, and communicate effectively about project assignments. The mission of Life.Church is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ, and the Graphic Designer will contribute to this mission by ensuring that all ministries have the creative resources they need to thrive. In this role, the Graphic Designer will be responsible for developing plans for both print and digital designs, creating artwork for marketing campaigns, and designing apparel. The designer will also manage project requests in a timely manner, ensuring that all projects align with the church's mission and branding. Collaboration is key, as the designer will work closely with ministry leaders and Creative Media Project Managers to gather information and insights for each project. Additionally, the designer will be expected to research and implement new technologies and design methods to enhance the organization's creative output. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, the ability to self-motivate, and a knack for problem-solving. Excellent communication skills are essential for fostering partnerships within the team and across the organization. The Graphic Designer will also be expected to demonstrate leadership qualities, guiding and developing others within the Creative Media Group. This position requires an Associate's degree in Graphic Design and at least three years of related work experience, with experience in apparel design being a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Graphic design creation and management.
• Develop plans for both print and digital designs and artwork for Life.Church ministries, marketing campaigns, and apparel.
• Create planned designs and artwork using design software and other applicable tools.
• Manage project management system and fulfill project requests timely.
• Collaborate and communicate with ministry leaders, campus and Central staff, and Creative Media Project Managers to gather information on project requests.
• Research new technology, processes, and tools in design methods to implement in the organization.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Graphic Design.
• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions and problem solve with innovation.
• Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.
• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills to foster partnerships.
• Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure and provide vision to projects.
• Strong leadership skills and understanding on developing and guiding others.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in apparel design.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance