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The Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, designing and executing communications concepts and materials across Hope’s various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative designs and visually pleasing materials to promote positive internal and external communication.
• Assist with the execution of Hope’s social media strategy through designing content, across the following channels: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Ensure Hope’s social media presence aligns with branding guidelines, language and style.
• Design materials for Hope’s various ministries through both digital (website, social media, etc.) and printed (booklets, posters, postcards, etc.) materials.
• Design content for church-wide events, such as Christmas, Easter, Vacation Bible School, Taste of Hope, etc.
• Design Lutheran Church of Hope apparel for Café Hope.
• Design sermon series graphics throughout the year.
• Presence and participation at West Des Moines worship services and primary events.
• Extra duties as assigned.

Skills, Education and Experience Required

• Strives to live a Christ-centered life, stemming from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with good multitasking and organizational abilities.
• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective relationships and communication with church staff and ministries, volunteers, church members, and guests.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity; respects confidentiality, Hope policies and team structure.
• Works independently and with confidence, demonstrating initiative and ability to work without close supervision.
• Is a self-starter, with excellent writing, editing, design (photo/video/text) skills, and the ability to adhere to branding guidelines when doing so.
• Ability to foster creative ideas and concepts, with the vision to further the mission of Lutheran Church of Hope
• Commitment to always reflect in the best possible light Lutheran Church of Hope, its staff, and the mission, vision, and values.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and samples of demonstrated work in these programs, required.
• Experience with designing both print and digital artwork
• Extremely strong organizational skills
• Ability to foster creative ideas and concepts, with the vision to further the mission of Lutheran Church of Hope
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects at once

Requirements:

• Attends worship at Lutheran Church of Hope
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Design, Art, New Media, or other related field
• 2+ years of related work experience preferred

Hours:

• Part-Time (29 hours) OR 40 hours, depending on candidate
• Lead Graphic Designer

Pay and Benefits:

• Commensurate with Position & Experience, based upon National Wage Survey(s) of Comparative Churches

Please email your resume & portfolio to blake.humphrey@hopewdm.org & carlie.hajduch@hopewdm.org to apply.