Calvary Church of Naperville
Lead Graphic Designer (full-time)
Calvary Church of Naperville, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60629
Job Posted: July 2, 2024The purpose of the Lead Graphic Designer is to create and protect Calvary’s visual identity and brand through high-level graphics. The Lead Graphic Designer oversees all aspects of graphic design, ensuring consistency and excellence across all platforms of Calvary.
Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.ExpectationsThis position is fully in-person in Naperville, Illinois.Applicants must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, displaying evidence/fruit of Christ’s transformation in their lives.Applicants must be willing to make Calvary their home church, partnering with the church’s vision in both employment and attendance and being part of the body of believers at Calvary.Applicants must provide a portfolio showcasing a range of creative design projects. Please do not apply without providing a portfolio link.
Main Job Tasks & ResponsibilitiesCreative Direction and StrategyDevelop and execute the overall visual style and graphic content for all church communications, including but not limited to sermon series, major events, promotional materials, digital graphics, etc.Collaborate with the Communications Director to create and maintain a consistent brand identity.Develop style guide for Calvary Church and for major events, coaching fellow communications team members how to work within the parameters of the style guide.Stay updated with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve the quality of our visual content.Project ManagementManage multiple design projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality able to be achieved in the given timeframe.Coordinate with various departments to understand their design needs and provide effective solutions (this pertains mostly to major departmental events; the junior graphic designer will work with departments on all other graphic needs).
Key CompetenciesAbility to think creatively and develop innovative design solutions that effectively communicate the church's message and missionCapacity to stay ahead of design trends and incorporate fresh, modern ideas into visual communicationsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail in all design work to ensure consistency and qualityAbility to proofread and review designs for errors before final productionStrong problem-solving skills to address design challenges and provide effective solutionsAbility to adapt to changing priorities and find creative solutions under pressureUnderstanding of branding principles and ability to maintain and develop the church's visual identitySkill in creating and enforcing brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all platformsExpertise in using graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Understanding of printing processes and digital media principlesExcellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlinesAbility to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environmentDependable to complete a task—independent workerCapacity to adapt to changing project requirements and feedbackPositive attitudeAble to work quickly and efficientlyTact, kindness and patience when communicating with othersMission-minded with a heart to help other ministries succeed
Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related fieldA minimum of 3 years of professional graphic design experience
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Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.ExpectationsThis position is fully in-person in Naperville, Illinois.Applicants must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, displaying evidence/fruit of Christ’s transformation in their lives.Applicants must be willing to make Calvary their home church, partnering with the church’s vision in both employment and attendance and being part of the body of believers at Calvary.Applicants must provide a portfolio showcasing a range of creative design projects. Please do not apply without providing a portfolio link.
Main Job Tasks & ResponsibilitiesCreative Direction and StrategyDevelop and execute the overall visual style and graphic content for all church communications, including but not limited to sermon series, major events, promotional materials, digital graphics, etc.Collaborate with the Communications Director to create and maintain a consistent brand identity.Develop style guide for Calvary Church and for major events, coaching fellow communications team members how to work within the parameters of the style guide.Stay updated with the latest design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve the quality of our visual content.Project ManagementManage multiple design projects from concept to completion, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of the highest quality able to be achieved in the given timeframe.Coordinate with various departments to understand their design needs and provide effective solutions (this pertains mostly to major departmental events; the junior graphic designer will work with departments on all other graphic needs).
Key CompetenciesAbility to think creatively and develop innovative design solutions that effectively communicate the church's message and missionCapacity to stay ahead of design trends and incorporate fresh, modern ideas into visual communicationsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detail in all design work to ensure consistency and qualityAbility to proofread and review designs for errors before final productionStrong problem-solving skills to address design challenges and provide effective solutionsAbility to adapt to changing priorities and find creative solutions under pressureUnderstanding of branding principles and ability to maintain and develop the church's visual identitySkill in creating and enforcing brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all platformsExpertise in using graphic design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Understanding of printing processes and digital media principlesExcellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlinesAbility to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environmentDependable to complete a task—independent workerCapacity to adapt to changing project requirements and feedbackPositive attitudeAble to work quickly and efficientlyTact, kindness and patience when communicating with othersMission-minded with a heart to help other ministries succeed
Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related fieldA minimum of 3 years of professional graphic design experience
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