The Center for Church Communication Job Board
Posted:4/24/2007
Graphic Designer at Victory World Church
Location:
Norcross, GA
URL:
Description:
The Graphic Designer is responsible for producing design solutions to meet the visual, branding and communication needs of Victory World Church ministries and satellite/church plant locations. This person will design for advertising campaigns, book/series covers, magazines, posters, ministry logos, video/television graphics and websites. The position may also require work on three-dimensional designs in the form of product packaging, exhibitions and displays. Working alongside ministry leaders or from creative briefs provided, the Graphic Designer will develop creative ideas and concepts, choosing the appropriate media and style to meet the objectives of the ministry. This role requires imaginative flair, awareness of current trends in visual arts, knowledge of the leading design software tools and an understanding of cost, materials and time. This position reports directly to the Director of Marketing & Creative Design and supports the Director of Web Development.
The Overall Job Responsibilities include,
• Meeting with ministry leaders to discuss various design campaigns and campaign requirements as a representative of the Marketing Department.
• Interpreting the needs of individual ministries and developing concepts to suit their purpose
• Obtaining quotes, bids and working with vendors to create production timelines
• Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research to help clarify design issues
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
• Using innovation to redefine a design brief and meet the constraints of cost, time and team involvement
• Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to appropriate team members and ministry leaders
• Managing multiple design briefs at the same time and allocating the relevant time according to the priority of the job
• Using a wide range of media, including photography
• Proofreading work to assure the production of accurate and high quality work
• Keeping current on the development of design programs such as Quark Xpress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, Corel Draw and others, as needed
• Working well within a team and with vendors such as printers, copyeditors, photographers, other designers, ministry leaders, website designers and marketing specialists
• Working to tight deadlines and managing time effectively
• Ensure brand consistency across all areas of the ministry through design and proper usage of all design materials
• Being proactive in the presentation of all ideas which will serve to improve the work of Victory World Church and deliver a more effective message
Job Qualifications & Education Requirements are:
• Excellent graphic design and visual art skills
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment
• Ability to self-initiate and maintain a high level of organization
• Expert knowledge of design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat), Quark Xpress, Corel Draw and others
• Ability to design for web
• Ability to handle detail, yet be creative and show initiative
• Familiarity with church marketing and design trends
• Willingness to participate in continuing education opportunities
• Bachelors or Masters in Creative Arts / Design and/or equivalent real world experience
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