Graphic Designer Job at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie

Job Description Job Description About Wooddale Church Wooddale Church is a multigenerational, Bible-teaching church in Minnesota with campuses in Eden Prairie, Edina and the University of Minnesota. With a mission to honor God by making more disciples for Jesus Christ, Wooddale has a rich history and a future of sharing the gospel locally and globally by planting churches, supporting global partners and serving its local community. Overview The Graphic Designer will create visually engaging materials for Wooddale Church and its affiliate ministries. This role will involve collaborating with various ministry teams to produce designs for multiple forms of media. Responsibilities • Design creation: Develop visually compelling graphics for church events, announcements and marketing materials, ensuring alignment with our branding and mission. • Digital media: Create engaging designs for digital platforms, social media, websites and emails to foster community engagement and growth. • Print materials: Design brochures, signage, advertising, visual branding and other printed materials for both in-church use and community outreach. • Collaboration: Work with the communications team and other staff to understand design needs and provide creative solutions. • Brand management: Ensure consistent use of branding guidelines across all materials and platforms. • Time Management: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards. • Feedback Incorporation: Receive and integrate feedback from team members to refine and improve designs. • Additional duties assigned by the Executive Director of Communications as needed. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual arts or related field. • Minimum three years of experience as a graphic designer in a creative agency, in-house marketing team or church. • Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of design styles and projects. • Proficient in using InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and ideas clearly. • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently. • Handles design direction, feedback and critique professionally. • Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach, demonstrating the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment. • A passion for ministry and a commitment to the mission and values of Wooddale Church. • Ability to anticipate needs, work independently and handle confidential information professionally. • Subscribe to and affirm the Statement of Faith and Covenant of Wooddale Church. • Must become or remain a member in good standing of Wooddale Church. • Be a regular participant in public worship at Wooddale Church. Work Environment/Physical Demands • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use hands to use office equipment effectively. The employee may occasionally be required to lift and move objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for reading documents and computer screens. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. • Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Expected Work Hours & Travel • Typical work hours are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Evening, weekend and extended hours, holidays and other events may be required. Benefits & Compensation • Wooddale Church offers a comprehensive benefits package for all 40+ hour full-time employees, which includes opportunities to elect Medical (30+ hour full-time), Dental, Life/AD&D, HSA, Flex, LTD, optional Vision, optional Life/AD&D, optional STD, a Health & Wellness Plan and a 403(b) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting. EOE & E-Verify • Equal Opportunity Employer. • We use E-verify to verify employment eligibility.