<div><strong>Summary</strong><br>The Embark Internship Program contributes to the spiritual, personal and professional development of the student. As a Graphic Design Embark Intern the student will be involved in design tasks along with participating in the production of preliminary versions of designs, engaging in design solutions and processing feedback to improve designs with a willingness to learn. This position will allow one to impact others through a service mindset centered on making an eternal difference. This position should display our Core Values of SERVE (Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, Engage) when interfacing with both internal and external customers to ensure that the message and mission of Answers in Genesis is portrayed in an effective and God-honoring fashion.<br> <br> <br><strong>Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.</li><li>Create a SERVE culture environment in all work done.</li><li>Approach all tasks with a second-mile mindset</li><li>Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments</li><li>Participate in life skills development courses provided for Embark Interns</li><li>Understand project requirements and ideas using feedback from other designers to improve.</li><li>Pitch creative concepts and drafts using graphic techniques to collaborate with team members to launch projects.</li><li>Use type, color, backgrounds, photos, illustrations, 3D elements to produce Directional Signage, Promotional Signage, Books, Exhibit Design Layout Panels, Logos.</li><li>Print Promotional Material, Layouts for CNC production, PowerPoint slides, and Exhibits, using Adobe Design Suite and other computer design software as needed.</li><li>Work with outside print shops, selection of printing materials and follow through whole printing process.</li><li>Since we are also a production shop, responsibilities will include learning how to work with our in-house printing operation and the use of the wide format printer and other related equipment to produce final exhibit ready signage and artwork.</li><li>Exhibit model making will also be a part of the design process.</li><li>Work with Fabrication and Design Teams on exhibit installation.</li><li>And all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><div><br><strong>Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>Must agree with and be able to sign our Statement of Faith.</li><li>Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.</li><li>Must live in ministry-provided housing while serving as an intern</li><li>Regularly attends a local Bible-believing church.</li><li>Be able to work well under pressure, determine priorities and product results</li><li>Work creatively with others.</li><li>Able to support/defend your ideas to others and be open to feedback provided</li><li>Fluent with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.</li><li>Work as a team member with the ministrys objective.</li><li>Mission focused and motivated</li><li>Able to multitask</li></ul><div><br><strong>Education &amp; Experience</strong></div><ul><li>Must have a minimum of 45 College Credits</li><li>Must be currently pursuing a degree</li><li>Graphic qualification or similar.</li><li>Graphic Design experience.</li><li>Experience with design software and graphics editing software, such as Photoshop.</li><li>Knowledge of design techniques and ability to work well within a team.</li><li>Talent for creativity, problem-solving, and time management skills.</li><li>Artistic aptitude</li><li>Portfolio</li></ul><div><br><strong>Items Needed for Possible Employment</strong></div><ul><li>Completion of on-line application, https://answersingenesis.org</li><li>Salary Requirements</li><li>Salvation Testimony</li><li>Creation Belief Statement</li><li>Confirmation of your agreement with the AiG Statement of Faith</li><li>Completion of a Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screen</li></ul>

Graphic Design - Intern

<div><strong>Strategic Responsibility:</strong><br>Senior Graphic Designer plays an integral part of our creative team, responsible for producing visually stunning and impactful design materials that help promote our artists and brand. You will collaborate closely with marketing, A&amp;R, and other departments to create compelling visual content that resonates with our audience and elevates our artists' careers.<br>Lead in creating, designing, and upholding established label and artist branding, ensuring consistency across all materials, including but not limited to album artwork, promotional materials, merchandise, and online assets.<br><br><strong>Job Description:</strong><br>Create captivating and innovative album artwork that complements the music by capturing the essence of artists’ work while also inspiring fans to engage.<br>Design eye-catching promotional materials such as merchandise, posters, banners, flyers, and digital assets for marketing campaigns and events. Ensure that all marketing pieces align with the brand and appeal to audience.<br>Collaborate closely with marketing, A&amp;R, and artists to understand their vision and translate it into compelling visual designs.<br>Assist in monitoring our competitors, identifying and analyzing trends, and recommend innovative methods to bring our content to life in ways that are relevant and distinctive to our target audience.<br>Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers, inspiring a culture of creativity and innovation within the team.<br>Assist the Creative Director in building creative brief presentations and brand guides.<br>Work with Creative Director to select and manage outside freelancers on an as needed basis per project.<br>Perform other job-related duties as assigned.<br>Displays a cheerful disposition in working on projects outside the typical workflow of this position. Effectively helps others in special projects.</div><div><br><strong>Position Requirements:</strong><br><strong>Formal Education: </strong>Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or a related field.<br><br><strong>Experience: </strong>5+ years of professional graphic design experience, preferably in the music or entertainment industry.<br><br><strong>SpecializedKnowledge/Certification:</strong> Proficiency in industry-standard design software (Adobe Creative Suite, etc.). Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of design work, including album artwork, and promotional materials. Creative flair, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for music and art. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Ability to self screen work. Familiarity with current design trends and the ability to adapt designs to target different demographics.<br><br><strong>Equipment Knowledge:</strong> Mac Computers, General Office Equipment.<br><br><strong>Core Competencies:</strong></div><ul><li>Self-starter</li><li>Independent</li><li>Communicates with ease</li><li>Planner</li><li>Self-screens work</li><li>Joins in groups well</li><li>Can mentally do the job</li><li>Open to others’ ideas</li><li>Not easily overwhelmed</li><li>Positive Attitude</li><li>Contribute to a working environment of mutual Christian encouragement by upholding Christian standards in all working practices and relationships</li><li>Passion for<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>Benefits and Perks:</strong></div><ul><li>Medical Plan: HDHP w/ HSA (All Staff) or Direct Primary Care Option (Colorado Employees Only)</li><li>Dental Plan</li><li>Vision Plan</li><li>401(k) w/ Company Match ($0.50 on the $1 up to 10% of eligible compensation)</li><li>Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance Options</li><li>Long-Term Disability</li><li>Short-Term Disability</li><li>Voluntary Accident</li><li>Life Assistance Plan</li></ul><div><br><strong>Other Benefits:</strong></div><ul><li>Adoption Benefit</li><li>Benevolence Fund</li><li>Service Recognition Leave</li><li>Volunteer Days</li><li>Holidays</li><li>Sick Time</li><li>Pet Insurance Discounts</li><li>Tuition Reimbursement</li><li>Maternity Leave</li><li>Paternity Leave</li><li>New Childbirth Assistance</li></ul><div><br>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. David C Cook is a dynamic work environment where positions evolve and change. As a result, the Company reserves the right to modify, delete or add job responsibilities, metrics, and benchmarks as necessary to meet business needs. In addition, expectations of performance will be defined in regular performance discussions.</div><div><br>All requirements are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.</div>

Sr. Graphic Designer

<div>The Graphic Designer works with the Creative Team Director in overseeing and developing creative graphic design for the Lead Pastor’s office and church-wide departments served by the Creative Team (all disciplines – print, web, video, etc.). This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position at our South campus.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Responsibilities &amp; Job Duties</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Graphic Design:</div><ul><li>Produces high-quality graphic design, within the James River Church brand, that meets with the approval of the Lead Pastor’s office and church-wide departments under the direction of the Creative Team Director.</li><li>Communicates clearly the strategies behind design ideas and executions while understanding that all graphic design is created to meet the requests and expectations of the Lead Pastor’s office Designer and Creative Team Director.</li><li>Possesses a creative and imaginative aptitude and awareness of current trends in the visual arts and has an understanding of project lead times, deadlines and production capabilities, all of which impact the end result of communicating the Gospel in a clear, concise and creative way.&nbsp;</li><li>Creates visual elements for weekly services, including but not limited to screen graphics, motion graphics, special video graphics, name supers, etc.</li><li>Assists in the design and production of special event design pieces, including but not limited to Vision Sunday, Easter, Men’s Conference, Women’s Conference, Christmas.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>Brand Awareness:</div><ul><li>Protects the James River Church brand by creating visually cohesive designs consistent with the James River Church brand. Words that describe the JRC brand include but are not limited to “life, joy, happy, enthusiasm, encouragement,” etc.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Job Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>Two (2) years of professional graphic design experience working for a fast-paced business or church; OR</li><li>Any equivalent combination of training and experience.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities</strong></div><ul><li>Demonstrate the ability to monitor and manage several assignments concurrently, including collaborating with Creative Team staff and church-wide departments in the execution of photography and graphic design projects as assigned.&nbsp;</li><li>Comfortable with and thrives while working under tight deadlines and pressure, maintaining a professional demeanor.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Participates in multi-disciplinary and cross-departmental teams to develop concepts, storyboards, creative approaches, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Skilled in all areas of graphic design and displays a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrates an aptitude for learning new computer software programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrates the ability and willingness to help guide, as requested, the work students, volunteers, and interns to create concepts, comps, layouts, and final art.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be a strong team player and take direction well.</li><li>Demonstrates decision making and problem-solving abilities without immediate and constant supervision.</li><li>Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times with regards to phone, email, and other forms of communication.</li><li>Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and possess the ability to handle frequent interruptions.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers and general public.</li><li>Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, filing, telephone techniques, and office equipment, as well as English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.</li><li>Prefer the applicant have experience using the following programs/computers: Microsoft Word and Excel; PC and Mac.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.</li><li>Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned and required.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Code of Conduct and Character</strong></div><div>James River Church is Pastor-led and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws.&nbsp; As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following:</div><div>1. Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; a. Daily devotional time with Lord.</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; b. Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.</div><div>2. Develop a strong marriage and family life (if applicable). This includes:</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; a. Communicating and sharing with your spouse.</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; b. Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.</div><div>3. Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.</div><div>4. Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.</div><div>5. Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.</div><div>6. Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.</div><div>7. Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.</div>

Graphic Designer - Full Time

<div><strong>Organization Profile</strong><br>The Operations Support Services Department provides services to support the mission and ministry of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod at the LCMS International Center.&nbsp; These services include: Building Services, Security and Reception Services, Meeting Services, Mail and Print Services, Information Technology Desktop and Infrastructure Support Services, Technology Application Services, and Overall Service Coordination. The Technology Application Group is dedicated to the Application of Technology solutions that enable Ministry and Business functions of LCMS, Inc to operate in the most innovative and cost-effective manner possible.&nbsp; The Technology Application Group provides technical support to the major LCMS Business Applications as well as many other Department specific tools.&nbsp; As prioritized by the LCMS Technology Steering Committee and OPS Team, provides technical expertise to approved projects.</div><div><br><strong>Reporting Relationships</strong></div><ul><li>Reports to the Associate Executive Director – Operations Support Services</li><li>Receives assignments from the Associate Director – Technology Application</li><li>Participates on project teams as assigned, reporting to Senior Software Technical Lead</li></ul><div><br><strong>Essential Job Functions</strong></div><ul><li>Serves as a technical resource for maintaining existing custom applications.</li><li>Assists in the User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) design of custom applications.</li><li>Assists in the delivery of application and database-related services including application development, integration, maintenance, and support programming as assigned.</li><li>Works with clients as assigned to define and document application and database requirements.</li><li>Supports the operation of mission critical business applications as assigned.</li><li>Assists in the administration of LCMS’ Microsoft 365 tenant as assigned.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Candidate must be able to demonstrate technical aptitude.</li><li>Candidate must have a positive attitude about learning a broad range skills and technologies.</li><li>Candidate must be proactive and able to maintain productivity with minimal supervision.</li><li>Candidate must be logical, organized, and thoughtful in their approach to solving problems.</li><li>Experience with the following is desired:<ul><li>Graphic design</li><li>Typescript, jQuery, JavaScript</li><li>React, ReactNative</li><li>Frontend Frameworks (Bootstrap, Google Material)</li><li>Rapid Prototyping Software (Adobe XD, Figma, others)</li><li>Express JS, NODE</li><li>CD/CI using GitLab or similar</li><li>Visual Studio Code</li><li>Microsoft Teams (Planner, Files, Chat)</li></ul></li></ul><div><br><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</strong></div><ul><li>Travel as necessary to fulfill primary responsibilities.</li><li>Available to occasionally work unusual or long hours, including holidays and Sundays.</li><li>Share 24-hour on-call responsibilities with other members of the department.</li><li>Company-provided specialized equipment needed.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Supervisory Responsibility</strong></div><ul><li>None.</li></ul>

Junior Software Developer

<div><strong>PRIMARY PURPOSE&nbsp;</strong></div><div>The Social Media Manager shall serve The Navigators and fulfill the responsibilities listed below in the spirit of The Navigators calling, values and purpose: To advance the Gospel of Jesus and His kingdom into the nations through spiritual generations of laborers living and discipling among the lost.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The Social Media Manager is a key member of the Digital Marketing team, inspiring and equipping everyday disciplemakers and attracting and engaging new community members through a variety of social media platforms. This strategic role manages our U.S. Navigators social media strategy and execution, including social advertising campaigns and short-form vertical video.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</strong></div><div>Marketing Strategy (5%)</div><ul><li>Assist with setting Marketing department Objectives &amp; Key Results (OKRs) to support The Navigators strategic plan.</li><li>Help translate Marketing objectives and target audience insights/digital behavior into recommendations for digital marketing strategy and execution.</li><li>Contribute in substantive and creative ways to Marketing strategy development, innovation brainstorming, and executional problem-solving.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>Social Media Marketing Management (70%)</div><ul><li>Social Strategy – Develop social media strategy to support The Navigators brand and Marketing OKRs, including platform-specific audience engagement and growth strategies.</li><li>Social Content – Create and curate engaging social content (ex. post copy, graphics, vertical video), optimizing for social platforms and target audiences, and collaborate with the Marketing Content team on content themes, creative strategy and production, and brand approvals.</li><li>Social Partnerships – Collaborate on multi-channel marketing opportunities incorporating social media tactics, as well as partner with other Navigators social content creators, ministry departments, vendors, and influencers on social content creation and social content cross-posting/sharing with national Navigators audiences.</li><li>Social Production – Manage social post/content production and execution for Navigators national-level accounts/profiles across a variety of social platforms (ex. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube, etc.).</li><li>Social Ad Campaigns – Manage advertising across a variety of social platforms (ex. Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.), including strategy development, content coordination, ad production and execution, audience targeting, performance monitoring, testing and optimization, and reporting.</li><li>Social Community Support &amp; Feedback – Manage social comment moderation and community support, as well as provide a strategic customer feedback loop for leadership by regularly reporting on actionable feedback/suggestions and shareable positive customer testimonials.</li><li>Internal Social Listening – Manage the monitoring of Navigators field ministry and business ministry social media accounts to surface ministry stories, prayer requests, events, resources, products, etc. to share with the larger Navigators social media community.</li><li>External Social Listening – Manage the monitoring of strategic brand keyword and hashtag searches across various social media platforms, reporting key observations and actionable insights to leadership and engaging directly with users/organizations when appropriate.</li><li>Social Analytics &amp; Reporting – Manage the collection, organization, and analysis of social metrics across all social platforms, reporting performance and impact against predetermined objectives.</li><li>Social Platforms, Systems &amp; Vendors – Manage all social media platforms and Navigators national-level social accounts/profiles and communities (ex. The Navigators Disciplemaking Network), as well as help manage social media management systems, services, and vendor relationships.</li></ul><div><br>Marketing Project Coordination &amp; Support (10%)</div><ul><li>Partner with Marketing team members on OKR tactic execution, strategic campaigns project schedules, and content calendars.</li><li>Lead or assist with various Marketing projects and tasks, as needed, collaborating with other Marketing team members, Advancement and FSC MarCom teams, administrative departments, field ministries, marketing agencies/vendors, and freelancers.</li></ul><div><br>Supervision and Leadership (10%)</div><ul><li>Recruit, hire, manage, train, motivate, encourage, and develop direct reports.</li></ul><div><br>Additional Responsibilities (5%)</div><ul><li>Continue learning and growing professionally to achieve or exceed team objectives, keeping up to date with social media and digital marketing best practices and trends.</li><li>Attend and participate in various department and organization meetings, trainings, and activities as assigned.</li><li>Participate in Navigators’ on-site learning and development events, Cultural Development and Diversity trainings, or other non-Navigator developmental events as appropriate.</li><li>Participate in annual processes, such as the organizational Plan and Progress Review (PPR), Engagement Survey, Reaffirmation of the Navigators Code of Conduct, Calling-Core Values-Vision, Statement of Faith, Driver’s Authorization, and other releases as required.</li><li>Approve all timesheets for non-exempt direct reports.</li><li>Approve and monitor personal and direct reports’ Expense Reports as required.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS&nbsp;</strong></div><div><strong>Spiritual:</strong> Belief in and adherence to the Statement of Faith and Mission of The Navigators.&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>Experience:</strong> At least five years of proven work experience in social media marketing, including social strategy development, social content creation, social channel/account management, social advertising campaign management, and team management. Project management/coordination experience preferred.</div><div><br><strong>Technical Knowledge &amp; Skills:</strong> Proficient in major social media platforms (ex. Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Threads, TikTok, X/Twitter, YouTube, etc.), Meta Ads Manager, social media management tools, graphic design tools, video editing tools, and Google Docs/Sheets/Slides. Preferred experience with Basecamp or similar project management tools. Strong grasp of current digital marketing tools and strategies.</div><div><br><strong>Communication &amp; Leadership:</strong> Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including verbal &amp; written, to create understanding and build strong working relationships required.&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>Education:</strong> Bachelor’s degree or college coursework/equivalent experience required.</div><div><br><strong>Compensation Range:</strong> $ 2025.00-3,167.31 bi-weekly&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Benefits: High-Deductible Health Plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Disability, EAP, 401a and 403b retirement options. Up to 15 paid holidays per year, accumulating PTO (vacation, sick, personal). For detailed information, visit navbenefits.org.</div><div><em>The Navigators is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Navigators does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.</em></div>

Social Media Manager III - Remote

<div>The Saddleback Communications Team serves as the creative and marketing arm for Saddleback Church. What we do touches every aspect of our church. If you’ve had any experience with Saddleback Church, chances are your first point of exposure was with one of our graphics, marketing campaigns, social media posts, storytelling pieces, and translation work.<br><br>Are you a Lead Designer with a desire to work collaboratively with others to positively impact the world? Do you have a passion for leading artists, designers, and volunteers and orchestrating branding projects and marketing campaigns? Saddleback Church is looking for a <strong>full-time Senior Graphic Designer </strong>to grow with us as we build a learning environment, empower designers and creatives to solve problems, and find meaning and purpose in our work.<strong>&nbsp;<br><br>Your responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Devise and deliver creative assets and assist in the implementation of major initiative marketing campaigns.</li><li>Own design projects from conception to launch, optimizing trends, tools, and technical know-how to maximize the impact of project outcomes for wide range of audiences.</li><li>Collaborate with team members and other leaders in defining and communicating the Saddleback brand that reflects and elevates the visual identity and core values of Saddleback Church.</li><li>Leverage opportunities to market content through social media, web, advertisements, and other platforms.</li><li>Ensure the design team meets weekly goals, production deadlines, and aims for optimizing art for usability and aesthetics.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><div><strong><br>What you will do</strong></div><ul><li>You will lead, inspire and mentor designers while also recruiting, mobilizing, and training campus volunteer designers and interns.</li><li>You will oversee the development of design elements for custom creative assets and products that support the ministry of Saddleback Church.</li><li>You will plan and coordinate with product and project managers to balance design workload, manage priorities, and stay current on systems and processes.</li><li>You will foster and maintain effective relationships inside and outside the Communications Team.</li><li>You will collaborate with creative, strategic, print, and production teams in developing innovative design solutions from concept to production.</li><li>You will partner with photographers, videographers, storytellers, and other creatives to generate assets that maintain uniformity.</li><li>You will establish and maintain creative parameters and style guides covering use across various mediums including digital, print, and video for use by graphic designers, regional staff, and volunteers.</li><li>You will solve problems quickly to unblock other teams and be ready to tackle special projects, other team needs, research tasks, fact checking, and filling in where requested.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><div><strong><br>Who you are</strong></div><ul><li>You have solid leadership experience managing design staff of varying skills and specialties.</li><li>You have earned a B.A. degree and/or have gained 5+ years’ experience in a graphic design-related field.</li><li>You can showcase a solid portfolio showcasing both creative design and art direction, including your past projects and general understanding of graphic design.</li><li>You have a keen eye for visual details and aesthetics.</li><li>You possess technical knowledge and high proficiency in all the creative suite applications.</li><li>You have gained professional knowledge of concept, layout, color, branding, and strategic design plus skills in visual design, information architecture, print standards, color theory and typography.</li><li>You have a collaborative willingness, proven communication skills, an ability to multitask and manage multiple calendar flows, and an optimistic and outgoing approach to working in an entrepreneurial work environment.</li><li>You are an out-of-the-box thinker with an eye to what is coming next and current on industry trends and technology.</li><li>You can work full-time in the office (this is a 100% on-site position, not a hybrid or a remote position).</li></ul><div>&nbsp;<br><strong>Useful to have</strong></div><ul><li>You are familiar with still and video photography.</li><li>You understand Saddleback Church and its culture and values.</li><li>You have some experience in illustration, creative arts, editorial a plus</li></ul><div><br><strong>What we offer<br></strong>You’ll love our highly competitive benefits plans. We offer health plans with employee low deductible medical (EPO and PPO), dental, and vision coverage at no cost to the employee. Family coverage starts as low as $250 per month for full health benefits. You’ll also love our generous holiday and paid time off plans including paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day, not to mention 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution.<br><br>Saddleback Church’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity, along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Starting pay for this position is expected to be $80,000 to $85,000 per year.&nbsp; A wage posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage for a job offer.<br><br>Saddleback Church is both an equal-opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization.&nbsp; We conduct hiring without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of Saddleback Church as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent us from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all employees share the same religious commitment which is central to our mission.</div>

Senior Graphic Designer

<div><strong>Duties</strong></div><ol><li><strong>Graphic Design</strong><ol><li>Assist in graphic design projects for Joni and Friends materials including print material, email, social media graphics, and other assigned projects</li><li>Work within the Joni and Friends branding guidelines to ensure brand consistency</li><li>Work with Creative Team members and copy editors to create material layouts and final designs</li><li>Conceptualize visuals based on requests, present ideas, and prepare rough drafts and mockups</li><li>Review the Joni and Friends photo library and stock images to acquire relevant and engaging photos for all mediums and perform light edits as needed</li><li>Basic photo editing, as needed</li><li>Test graphics across various media, such as the website and social media</li><li>Revise designs after feedback and ensure quality of the final product</li><li>Handle standardized requests such as social media thumbnails and business cards<br><br></li></ol></li><li><strong>Creative Concepts</strong><ol><li>Assist the Marketing team in the development of design and creative marketing concepts including campaign brainstorms and branded projects</li><li>Help develop and refine an overall aesthetic and unified look across Joni and Friends graphic media</li><li>As needed, assist Lead Photographer on styling photo shoots<br><br></li></ol></li><li><strong>Graphic Request Administration</strong><ol><li>Process incoming graphics requests or forward them to the correct team member; utilize our project management system Asana</li><li>Review design requests and determine requirements</li><li>As assigned, oversee project lifecycle including coordination with external vendors (such as printers), project specifications, cost quotes, proofs, and final delivery</li><li>Help maintain and organize the archive of graphic assets in our digital asset management system, Orange Logic (training in Orange Logic will be provided.)<br><br></li></ol></li><li><strong>Industry Trends</strong><ol><li>Stay up to date with current industry-leading software, technologies, design tools and applications</li><li>Stay informed on graphic design trends, related to print, web, and social media</li></ol></li><li><strong>Other duties and projects as assigned by the Supervisor to support department and organizational needs</strong></li></ol><div><strong><br>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith</li><li>Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry</li><li>Minimum of three years of graphic design experience</li><li>Be able to provide a strong design portfolio or work samples</li><li>A keen eye for aesthetics and details</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Ability to work methodically, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects</li><li>Must have knowledge of design principles and current digital technologies, along with an understanding of different digital channels, functionality, digital marketing best practices, and user experience requirements</li><li>Must possess excellent computer skills and strong capabilities in Microsoft Office 365 applications and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, and Illustrator) with the aptitude to learn additional software programs</li><li>Must enjoy working with others in a team environment and be flexible to meet the requirements of the department</li><li>Proficiency in content management systems (preferred)</li><li>Degree in Design, Fine Arts, or related field is a plus</li><li>Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable</li></ul><div><br>Compensation is dependent upon the geographic area as this can be a remote position, but will fall into the $52,000 - $60,000 range.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our <a href="https://www.joniandfriends.org/about/what-we-believe/">Statement of Faith</a> and Mission Statement (below) and be in agreement with both.<br><br></div><div><strong>Ministry Life:</strong></div><div>Joni and Friends desire is to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do. Employment at Joni and Friends is not just a job but a calling from God to serve and share the gospel with people living with disabilities. We desire to see the local church become a place of belonging for every family living with disabilities. We want every employee to excel in their walk with Christ and at their job. We purposely create a ministry-wide prayer life environment and offer leadership, and general training to help employees “Lead like Jesus” and perform their work with excellence.<br><br></div><div>Below outlines the biblical commission, vision, mission, values, and pillars of Joni and Friends:<br><br></div><div><strong>VISION</strong>: “A world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.”<br><br></div><div><strong>MISSION</strong>: “To glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.”<br><br></div><div><strong>BIBLICAL COMMISSION</strong>: “Go out quickly in the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:21-23 (NIV)<br><br></div><div><strong>VALUES:</strong></div><ul><li>Honor God in everything we do</li><li>Build relationships based on trust and respect</li><li>Maintain integrity and excellence in programs and services</li><li>Practice responsible stewardship</li></ul><div><br><strong>FOUR PILLARS OF MINISTRY:</strong></div><ul><li>Lead Like Jesus*</li><li>Integration</li><li>Excellence in Your Area of Expertise</li><li>Best Christian Workplace</li></ul><div><br><em>* Lead Like Jesus is a course of study provided to all employees and is based on the book written by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges of the same name. The Lead Like Jesus course is the model which governs our ministry culture and contributes significantly to Joni and Friends maintaining its certification as a “Best Christian Workplace” according to surveys by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI).</em></div>

Graphic Designer

<div><strong>Overview</strong><br>The Graphic Designer supports the direction of marketing and communication for NexGen Ministries that includes all of Kids Ministry original content and Elevate Student Ministries content. The Graphic Designer is responsible for designing and creating assets for a variety of projects that include, but are not limited to: weekly services, social media, and video projects. Working hand in hand with Communications and NextGen team members, the Graphic Designer plays an important role in supporting the vision of Milestone Church: Reaching People and Building Lives.<br> <br><strong>Core Duties &amp; Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Provide weekly planning, support, and media for Milestone Church Next-Gen social media platforms.</li><li>Serve as a member of the design team and create high-level assets that will support:<ul><li>Kids Ministry - Vacation Bible Study, camps, series branding, weekly services, print pieces, signage, social media, etc.</li><li>Student Ministry - Series branding, camps, weekly services, print pieces, signage, social media, etc.</li></ul></li><li>Maintain Milestone Church branding in all publications.</li><li>Assist with event photography as assigned.</li><li>Other duties may be assigned to meet further needs as they arise.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications, Knowledge &amp; Skills</strong></div><ul><li>Vibrant and mature Christian faith.</li><li>Goal-oriented with good administrative and relational skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently, monitor own work for quality and stay focused in a busy environment.</li><li>Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.</li><li>Reliable and dependable in attendance.</li><li>Ability to work in a team environment, interacting with other departments to obtain information needed to complete tasks.</li><li>Experience with Adobe Software Products.</li><li>Full understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other design software.</li><li>Mac experience and basic Microsoft office applications.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Education &amp; Experience</strong>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Bachelor Degree preferred but not required</li><li>3+ years experience</li></ul><div><br><strong>Physical Demands</strong></div><div>The physical demands may include: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting up to 40 pounds as needed to fulfill job duties and requirements.</div><ul><li>An employee’s duties and responsibilities may change.</li><li>Milestone Church is growing and one or more of the job duties and/or job responsibilities in this job description may change as well as the job title.</li></ul>

<div><strong>COME CHANGE THE WORLD WITH US!</strong></div><div>Faith Driven Entrepreneur is a movement dedicated to equipping 1 million Christ-following entrepreneurs with content, community, and connections so they can step into their purpose and fulfill their call to create. Our vision is that entrepreneurs worldwide would come to know God more fully and bring their work to Him as a form of worship.</div><div><br></div><div>As the Senior Graphic Designer, you will play a pivotal role in conceptualizing and creating visually compelling designs that advance our mission and connect faith driven entrepreneurs and investors. Your work will encompass a wide spectrum of projects, from branding and digital marketing collateral to web design. Your creativity and expertise will be essential in ensuring that our message is communicated effectively and consistently across all platforms. As the Senior Graphic Designer, you will have the opportunity to present your design concepts to leadership and stakeholders, develop brand standards and guidelines, and lead the way in introducing innovative design solutions that drive our organization's growth.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>JOB SUMMARY</strong></div><div>As the Senior Graphic Designer, you will…</div><ul><li><strong>Lead in the charge </strong>in conceiving and creating compelling visual designs that span a diverse array of projects, encompassing branding, digital marketing assets, and web design.</li><li><strong>Push the envelope</strong> to deliver fresh, imaginative, and innovative designs and constantly test and refine work to ensure that it resonates with our target audience and prompts action and engagement.</li><li><strong>Brainstorm, conceptualize, and develop design solutions</strong> that align with marketing strategies and goals and translate ideas into visually engaging, effective designs for email, websites, app, social media, print and more.</li><li><strong>Skillfully manage multiple projects concurrently</strong>, ensuring the prompt delivery of all tasks, while overseeing the entire design process from the inception of ideas to the execution of the final product</li><li><strong>Share design concepts with leadership and stakeholders</strong>, conveying your creative decisions and ensuring alignment with project goals.</li><li><strong>Develop and communicate brand standards and guidelines</strong> across various teams, ensuring consistent and coherent visual representation of our mission and message.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Maintain design excellence</strong> by thoroughly reviewing designs spanning various projects, teams, and platforms to uphold design standards and consistency, offering constructive feedback and guidance whenever necessary to elevate the quality of work.</li><li><strong>Create and provide templates and asset packages</strong> to equip other designers and facilitate consistently and efficiency across the multi person projects and initiatives..&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Stay ahead of the curve</strong> and up to date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and design best practices to continually improve our design capabilities and keep our visual presence current and engaging.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>SUCCESS PROFILE</strong></div><div>To be effective in this role, you must...</div><ul><li>Have a mature Christian faith and a passion to make a difference.</li><li>Be passionate about our mission, our team, our community, and our supporters. Have an astute understanding and deep desire to learn about our brand and our values so you can understand and communicate the importance of our work and why someone should get involved.</li><li>Thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and ambiguous environment. Act as a self-motivated owner, who can work autonomously, but also willing to take feedback and direction from a team to improve the process.&nbsp;</li><li>Be an excellent collaborator and communicator with a desire to work cross-functionally and a willingness to advocate for your ideas while being open and inclusive of different perspectives.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>LOCATION</strong></div><div>We are a remote team of 35 people that partner with hundreds of volunteers and partners to advance the mission. Team members work in any location, although core team working hours are largely in the US. The team at Faith Driven Entrepreneur is spread out around the world from Jakarta, San Francisco, Dallas, Nairobi, and places in between.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>BENEFITS</strong></div><ul><li>Salary Based on Experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Family medical benefit reimbursement program</li><li>Paid maternity leave and additional financial support for adoption, fertility.</li><li>Date Nights. Pay for date nights each quarter, and weekend away.</li><li>Retirement program with up to 5% company match available</li><li>13 Paid Holidays and Unlimited, Flexible Time Off Policy</li></ul>

<div><strong>Overview<br></strong><br></div><div>Lifeway is hiring a full-time <strong>Graphic Designer.</strong> This Graphic Designer position will be responsible for the conceptualization, creation, and management of print and digital marketing assets across various platforms, with a strong focus on supporting B&amp;H Publishing, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources. This role involves crafting visually effective and engaging designs for web, social media, email campaigns, direct mail, and live events, aligning with the unique brand identity and messaging of Lifeway and B&amp;H Publishing. The ideal candidate should be both creative and detail-oriented, capable of delivering compelling visuals that drive engagement and reinforce the brand's mission within the Christian resource publishing industry.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Why Lifeway?</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><a href="https://team.lifeway.com/culture-code"><strong>Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code</strong></a>&nbsp;</div><div><strong><br>Responsibilities<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Collaborate with Brand Marketing Creative and other applicable teams in creative and pre-production planning for specific projects.</li><li>Create visual project representations through road maps and storyboards for both print and digital media.</li><li>Act as a marketing design representative for B&amp;H Publishing in collaborative meetings with other teams.</li><li>Continuously develop fresh, creative approaches to stretch the limits of visual expression, all the while supporting defined marketing strategy and upholding a commitment to excellence.</li><li>Ideate, curate, and create digital graphics that resource Lifeway and B&amp;H Publishing authors and support strategic initiatives.</li><li>Remain current with industry trends and cutting-edge creative technologies, integrating inventive methods into visual content.</li><li>Collaborate with photographers to art direct and provide support for product and campaign photo shoots through the selection and coordination of shooting locations, props, and talent as needed. Minimal travel may be required.</li><li>Actively participate in weekly team meetings and regular project-specific meetings to foster and strengthen heathy working relationships with teammates, meet deadlines, ensure efficient workflows, and maintain seamless production processes</li><li>Ensure the management of a well-organized digital asset library, adhering to best practices for file organization, delivery, and archiving.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Qualifications<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Education:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience</li></ul><div><br><strong>Requried Experience and Skills:</strong></div><ul><li>3-5 years of professional graphic design experience; Related work experience may be considered to fulfill education requirement</li><li>Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite design applications including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop</li><li>Excellent collaborative and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Effective at managing time effectively to meet deadlines, with a focus on maintaining flexibility</li><li>Experience in coordinating and executing multiple creative projects in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Ability to travel, occasionally overnight</li><li>Member of or attending an evangelical Christian church</li><li>Live out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work</li></ul>

Graphic Designer (Remote)

<h3>FULL JOB DESCRIPTION</h3><div>Are you a creative problem-solver starting your career with a passion for storytelling and design? Do you want to make an impact in the Catholic world through your work? We’re a fast-paced marketing agency serving the Catholic community, and we’re looking for a talented junior designer just like you to join our team.<br><br></div><div>As a junior graphic designer, you’ll work closely with our team of designers, marketers, and website developers to bring our clients’ vision to life. You’ll collaborate and assist in conceptualizing and executing design solutions for a variety of projects, including branding, digital and print advertising, social media content, and more. This is an entry-level, onsite position where you’ll be responsible for managing and meeting deadlines for multiple projects while ensuring a high level of design quality and consistency across all deliverables.<br><br></div><h3>REQUIREMENTS</h3><ul><li>A bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent education, training or experience</li><li>Up to 2 years of experience in a design role, either in-house or at an agency</li><li>A strong portfolio showcasing your design and creative problem-solving skills in branding, web design, and advertising</li><li>Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD)</li><li>Ability to work within templates and adhere to brand standards</li><li>Detail-oriented with an ability to manage time and prioritize tasks</li><li>A passion for staying on top of current cultural design trends, technology, and technical skills</li><li>Resourceful team player who is motivated to collaborate and receive feedback positively</li><li>Experience in video editing and motion graphics is a plus</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>WHAT YOU’LL GET</h3><ul><li>Opportunity to work with and learn from a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li><li>Contribute to making a positive impact in the Catholic world through your design work.</li><li>Ability to touch all facets of the design and production process from concept to delivery.</li><li>Work across a large spectrum of clients and project disciplines, including:<ul><li>logo design, brand systems, digital advertising, email campaigns, website design, product packaging and photography, sales collateral, print collateral, social media assets, and more!</li></ul></li><li>Room for growth and development in your career</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>BENEFITS</h3><div>Fuzati offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(K) plan with employer matching, flex-time, remote Fridays, company prayer, paid personal vacation, and generous time off for Holy Days of Obligation and holidays.</div><div><br></div><h3>LOCATION</h3><div>This position is located in the Greater Cleveland Area. Remote work will not be considered at this time.</div>

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