What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graphic Designer position at FAITH Catholic?
Job Description
FAITH Catholic Publishing and Communications is an award-winning, non-profit company that publishes magazines and provides creative design services to Catholic organizations throughout the United States. We are looking for an experienced graphic designer comfortable with publication design and excellent communication and customer service skills. Equipment provided. Web and illustration skills are a plus. Design experience and a portfolio is required. As a designer for FAITH, you will join our creative team, be able to get your work published and build experience. We at FAITH are proud to offer an amazing work environment and a competitive wage. We are also offering a hybrid work environment.
Position Description:
Reports to: Creative Director
SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting the design team in all aspects of client custom publishing, collateral material, logo development and typography, as well as working directly with clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and produce art and copy layouts for: magazines, books, collateral materials, electronic media and packaging
- Design media in a wide variety of styles that correspond to the client’s needs
- Interact and gain input from art directors and creative director, and division directors as necessary
- Adhere to client budget and time constraints
- Present new ideas to staff
- Monitor projects through all phases of production
- Develop designs that are on strategy and reflect brand’s personality
- Function efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects at the same time with limited supervision; excellent planning, time management and decision-making skills
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or two years’ design experience
- Detail oriented
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite software including InDesign, Photoshop, & Illustrator
- Understanding of Mac computers and design software, printing process, photography, illustration and typography required
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to occasionally commute to our Lansing office
COMMUNICATION ABILITY
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Mac computer, Adobe CC InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Google DocsFlow
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Does not supervise the work of others
Please email your cover letter, resume and portfolio to:
Kayla Simon, Creative Director
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lansing, MI 48906
Salary : $38,100 - $48,200