Graphic Designer Job at FULLER THEOLOGICAL in Pasadena

TENx10 Graphic Designer

DEPT: TENx10

HOURS: 40 PER WEEK
FT/PT/TEMP: FULL-TIME

EXEMPT STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: TENx10 Creative Manager

Brief Description:

The TENx10 Collaboration is a national discipleship movement with the mission to make faith matter more for ten million young people over ten years. We are a fast-moving, creative, energetic, remote team that works across denominational, racial, and cultural lines to elevate relational discipleship radically focused on Jesus and transform the ecosystem of Christianity in the US.

The TENx10 Graphic Designer will work closely with the TENx10 Director of Marketing and Communications and Creative Manager to create visually compelling designs across various platforms, including print, digital, and social media for TENx10. The role requires expertise in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), a strong eye for design principles, and the ability to translate brand concepts into engaging visual content. Strong communication, collaboration, and time management skills are essential to thrive in this fast-paced environment.

This position is available for remote work within most of the United States. Subject to payroll state approval by Fuller Theological Seminary.

Essential Functions:

• Creative Design

  • Develop creative concepts and designs for digital and print materials, including websites, social media graphics, marketing collateral, logos, brochures, and advertisements.

  • Produce visually appealing designs that effectively communicate the intended message and align with brand guidelines.

  • Ensure brand consistency across all creative assets.

  • Review designs for accuracy, clarity, and consistency before final delivery, ensuring that all graphics meet high-quality standards.

  • Keep up-to-date with current design trends, tools, techniques, and best practices to ensure fresh, innovative designs that resonate with the target audience.

• Print Production

  • Coordinate with internal teams (designers, marketing, etc.) to ensure print materials meet specifications, deadlines, and quality standards.

  • Prepare and proof files for printing, ensuring all documents are in the correct format and meet technical requirements (e.g., resolution, color profiles, bleed, trim).

  • Review and approve print proofs before production, making necessary adjustments or revisions.

  • Provide cost estimates for print projects, ensuring alignment with budget constraints.

  • Help track print production expenses and provide recommendations for cost-saving measures.

• Collaborative Work

  • Collaborate with senior leadership, marketing, resources, and partner engagement teams to understand project requirements, objectives, and timelines.

  • Participate in brainstorming sessions to contribute ideas and provide design solutions for campaigns and branding strategies.

• Project Management

  • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Organize and maintain design files for easy access and future revisions.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Demonstrated passion for the mission of TENx10 with church ministry or youth ministry knowledge and experience preferred

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).

• Strong understanding of typography, color theory, and layout design.

• Experience with print, web, and social media design.

• Excellent attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills.

• Preferred bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Communication Design, or Multimedia Arts is the most common educational requirement for entry-level and senior graphic design roles.

• Preferred 3+ years experience on a marketing or creative team

• Strong sense of creativity, imagination, and innovation

• High attention to deadlines, accuracy, and details

• Attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Ability to organize, track and follow-up on numerous details and projects

• Ability to delegate work to external content creators

• Ability to learn quickly, including creativity in problem-solving and trouble-shooting

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team

Physical Requirements

• Able to sit or stand for up to 8 hours at a time

• Able to bend, grasp, and reach

• Able to lift up to 25 pounds

• Requires repetitive motions and sitting at computer keyboard

• Able to hear and speak on the telephone

• Able to read, take notes, and view a computer monitor

• Able to conduct business with other Fuller offices

Additional Remarks:

• Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards

• This position is available for remote work within the United States. Subject to payroll state approval by Fuller Theological Seminary

• It is highly encouraged to include samples of your portfolio or provide a link to your website.

Pay Scale

• Hourly rate the seminary expects to pay: $24.04 - $27.89 per hour USD

Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion. All positions must agree to Fuller's Community Standards for conduct, and certain positions must fully accept Fuller's Statement of Faith. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply.

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