WordOnFire.org is hiring: Senior Designer in Elk Grove Village

Senior Designer Reports to Brand Director The Senior Designer is responsible for taking on a variety of high-exposure design projects within the scope of the ministry’s evangelical efforts, including but not limited to: editorial and cover design for books, digital designs for online campaigns, art selection for Word on Fire Institute course content, collateral material for conferences, printed material for mass distribution, web design, and the creation of new materials based on existing content. The Senior Designer will take a design brief, organize the project and junior designers, and oversee it from concept to delivery, either by way of digital launch or through selected print vendors. The Senior Designer will work closely with the publishing, marketing, development, distribution, and Institute teams.Location: RemoteEmployment Type: Full-timePlease submit samples of your work with your application. Responsibilities Design book coversPresent design concepts to individuals, teams, and departments, clearly articulating design rationale and creative processesProvide recommendations for the layout, typography, print materials, and overall design of trade booksPartner with the internal technology team to provide visual web design for various ministry initiatives (basic coding experience is helpful though not required)Assist with branding and creation of collateral material for the ministry’s on-location conferences, including banners, programs, and promotional materialsConceptualize new design-led products based upon Bishop Barron and Word on Fire’s existing offerings and contentOversee a team of freelance or internal designers when required for specific projectsConceptualize and recommend new design approaches to marketing materials/emailsContribute regular article designs to periodicals ( Evangelization & Culture journal)Ensure that all design outputs align with the ministry’s visual identity and brand guidelinesSelect appropriate art and photography that represents the style and ethos of Word on FireRequirements Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related area, or equivalent experience5 years’ experience in graphic designProficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, with exemplary skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, IndesignResults-oriented, independent self-starter, and expert time managerGreat organizational skills with close attention to detailAbility to manage direct report(s) and freelancers to meet all graphic/marketing deadlinesAbility to consistently produce quality design in a timely fashion and defend design decisions to other departmentsOngoing knowledge of the latest design trendsExperience with acquiring rights and permissions associated with artistic assets used by the ministryCommitment to the mission of Word on FireDesired Qualifications Ability to work closely with the technology team to create files according to UX/UI principles to be used in all forms of digital marketingFamiliarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on FireFamiliarity with trends in typography and type developmentMission Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.Employee Benefits Word on Fire offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:Competitive compensationSeveral 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disabilityOther insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnityA retirement plan with a 3% target employer contributionGenerous paid time off and paid holidaysPaid parental leaves at 100% of base salaryAccess to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!