Graphic Designer Assistant Director

Position Summary: High Desert Church (HDC) is seeking an experienced graphic designer to join its Communications Team. The graphic designer will work alongside the Communication Team’s other designers and video team to develop and implement design solutions for ministry departments, worship services, special events, and more through print and digital communication channels.

This role requires someone who can adapt, learn, and create incredible designs to further the mission of HDC. This role will be expected to develop collaboratively with other members of the Communications Team and will maintain productive and healthy relationships with the client groups they represent. In conjunction with our other designers, this position will work on a variety of print, digital media, and web projects at various stages of a project’s life cycle, including conceptualization, proof of concept, design, production, and delivery for our ministry departments. This role will perform other duties as assigned and will have growing responsibilities.

The Graphic Designer Assistant Director must identify and implement transparent communication practices and design principles, work in a fast-paced environment, turn over projects quickly and efficiently, and be willing to help solve ministry problems proactively.

Principal Working Relationships: This role reports to the Communications Director, but shares responsibility in supporting the overall success and effectiveness of communication for HDC.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

  • Support the design needs of the various ministries, campaigns, and initiatives.
  • Stay up to date with current and developing design trends.
  • Assist in the creative development of major projects, weekend series, events, holidays, etc. Digital content — series art, event branding, social media images, ministry branding, etc. Print collateral — programs, event postcards, banners, signage, etc.
  • Maintain HDC branding across all platforms.
  • Perform high-quality, on time, detailed work with minimum supervision under deadlines. Assist in print production (printing, cutting, folding, binding, finishing, etc.)
  • Assist in the capturing and editing of video content as needed.
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings, weekly prayer groups, monthly staff breakfast, annual Board/Staff Retreat, etc.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; at least 2 years of graphic design experience preferred.
  • Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe inDesign) and Mac operating system.
  • A strong sense of layout, color theory, typography, and style.
  • Ability to give attention to detail while also maintaining the ability to see the bigger picture.
  • Ability to manage and deliver multiple projects with tight deadlines, while producing quality work, and with a positive attitude.
  • Able to manage feedback from multiple parties and deal with last minute changes.
  • Exceptional customer service. Approaches each project as an opportunity to serve.
  • Foster a positive, proactive, collaborative, and creative work atmosphere.
  • A team player that thrives in a collaborative team environment, exemplifies a positive “can do” attitude, is fun to work with, and fosters an attitude of professional excellence.
  • Must adhere to HDC’s Statement of Faith, Constitution, and Policies.

Required Submissions: Please include a link to your work or attach a PDF of your portfolio with your resume.

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