College Park Church Indianapolis is hiring: Graphic Designer in Indianapolis

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Purpose Statement:
The Graphic Designer is responsible for supporting the mission and strategy of College Park Church through creative and effective contributions to Communication Team projects. This is accomplished through developing graphics, layout, and publications for various church ministries, events, and worship service elements.

This role primarily involves developing effective and compelling graphic design for digital, web, and print applications that is consistent with College Park’s visual standards. This role includes being a resource to help staff and volunteer ministry leaders communicate effectively through consultive collaboration. Additionally, this role works directly with graphic design contractors by providing them with individual assignments, timelines, files, and counsel and being a liaison for contractors and other Communication Team members.

Reports to:
Director of Communication

Responsibilities:

Manage and execute graphic design projects for major ministry and event communications, as prioritized by the Director and Assistant Director of Communication, including but not limited to:

Designing and editing graphics, photography, logos, and layouts for publications and other materials

Managing day-to-day design project tasks and cross-team collaboration

Coordinating and delivering finished communication pieces on schedule

Providing art direction and feedback to contract designers to ensure deliverables meet brand and quality standards

Reviewing designs to confirm alignment with College Park Church visual brand standards

Managing multiple concurrent design projects to ensure agreed-upon deadlines are met

Providing graphic design support for Sunday morning worship services as needed

Using the Communication Team's project management and planning tools to track tasks, manage deadlines, and collaborate with team members

Participating in weekly design team meetings

Updating and providing website digital content and graphics

Handling general administrative responsibilities, including email, meetings, and other routine staff activities

Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Communication

Education & Skill Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field; minimum of four years' professional graphic design experience preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Proven ability to manage a high volume of tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment, with proactive communication with stakeholders and team members throughout each project

Strong time-management skills, with the ability to accurately scope project timelines and consistently meet deadlines

Proficient with web-based tools for file sharing, calendaring, and project management

Ability to delegate assignments to contract designers and provide timely, constructive feedback and support

Working knowledge of current trends in marketing, design, social media, and emerging design technologies

Portfolio demonstrating design range, production quality, and adherence to brand guidelines required

Passion, Calling & Spiritual Development:

Passionate about the mission, strategy, and core values of College Park Church

Senses a call to serve in vocational ministry and can articulate the reasons

Demonstrates a stable, mature Christian walk (1 Timothy qualified), exhibiting an authentic love for Jesus, fruits of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23), and compassion toward others

Shows high-level interest in graphic design and keeping up with the latest trends in the fields of design and marketing

Exhibits a positive attitude and collaborative spirit

Demonstrates an ability to build trust with others through consistent dependability in words and actions

Able to communicate and receive constructive feedback in a gracious manner

Willing to become a member of College Park Church and work under the direction of the Elders and Directional Team

Work Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt role totaling approximately 40+ hours weekly, Monday-Friday. Must be willing to occasionally work some irregular hours including Sunday mornings

Attendance at staff meetings and other staff functions required.

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