<div>Precept is seeking an Art Director with a minimum of 8 years experience leading the marketing creative and visual process including, but not limited to print and digital design and branding, creative concepting, photography and videography, and podcast production.<br>This role combines creative strategic thinking and visual execution. The role is also responsible for leading the creative team of full-time graphic designers and photographers/videographers. The Art Director will act as creative lead in collaboration with fellow marketing managers / team and the marketing director. The role will include brand stewardship, creative direction, project oversight. design execution and management of the creative team.<br><br></div><div>If you have a passion for leading the creative design and visual process for an established ministry that promotes flexible work arrangements and whose mission is to engage people in a relationship with God through knowing His Word, and if you possess a bachelors' degree in Graphic Design, Creative Services, or similar education and a minimum of 8 years of experience in the design/marketing industry with 3 of those years developing and executing creative strategies and managing teams to high performance, you may be exactly who we are looking for. If you also have nonprofit and / or print book experience, that is a plus.<br><br></div><div><strong>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS<br></strong><br></div><div>Brand Stewardship and Gatekeeping</div><ol><li>Champions and protects the brand and ensures that internal teams, vendors, and partners are equipped to follow and interpret brand guidelines.</li><li>Serves as the visual brand expert in the ministry.</li><li>Keeps all visual brand guideline documents up to date.</li><li>Leads any necessary visual brand update projects or initiatives.</li></ol><div><br>Creative Direction &amp; Project Oversight</div><ol><li>Directs creative concepting of new projects from a visual standpoint in collaboration with Marketing Managers and Director.</li><li>Sets tone and direction and oversees creation of all visual brand collateral – including video, audio, photos, print and digital graphics.</li><li>Works closely with the creative lead</li><li>Is strategic and creative on how to visually bring a story to market on varying projects from print books, digital books, email, social media designs as well as product and lifestyle photography and video.</li><li>Ensures that all collateral fulfills industry best practices, brand guidelines, and ministry needs.</li><li>Encourages creative innovation within set parameters to ensure all materials are high quality and fulfill requirements.</li><li>Works with photographer (s) and videographer (s) on art direction, shot list, etc on all photography and videography projects.</li><li>In partnership with the Sr Director and Videographer, serves as a podcast producer to ensure podcast planning, recording, and production is on time and high quality. Works with outside partners regularly and owns the production process.</li><li>Manages vendor relationships with printers, content creators, and agencies where appropriate.</li></ol><div><br>Design Execution</div><ol><li>Is hands-on in the development and production of design projects, responsible for design deliverables themselves.</li><li>Collaborates across the Marketing Department and cross functionally to understand specs and requirements of deliverables and projects.</li><li>Creates efficiencies in the design process and ensures that design templates are up to date.</li></ol><div><br>Creative Team Management</div><ol><li>Manages team members and provides timely and honest feedback on performance.</li><li>Upholds performance expectations and deliverable deadlines for the creative team.</li><li>Upholds Precept's Core Values within the creative team.</li><li>Creates a positive and team-oriented atmosphere.</li><li><br></li></ol><div><strong>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</strong></div><ol><li>Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.</li><li>Working knowledge and experience in photography, videography and production, and UX/UI design.</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, project management tools, WordPress, online proofing tools. Working knowledge of email builder tools preferred.</li><li>Expert knowledge in print and digital design.</li><li>Possess experience working in collaborative environments.</li><li>Able to coordinate project plans with creative resources and manage expectations of key stake holders.</li><li>Experienced at creative concepting with an exceptional eye to visual storytelling detail.</li><li>Upholds and exudes Precept's core values of: Excited about God's Word, Servant Hearted, Happy to be Here, All In</li><li>A self-starter is self-directed, passionate, and results-oriented.</li><li>A highly influential communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Experience with project and agency management.</li><li>Possess exceptional creative, problem solving, and strategic thinking abilities.</li><li>Proven ability and experience in leading and growing team members and cultivating relationships in remote and in-person environments.</li></ol><div><br><strong>TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></div><div>Requires a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Creative Services, or similar education with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the design/ marketing industry, with 3 of those years developing and executing creative strategies, managing teams, and coaching team members to high performance. Any acceptable combination of training and experience. Nonprofit experience, print book experience a plus.</div>

Art Director

<div><strong>Purpose:</strong> As a member of the Fellowship's Design Team, oversee and provide graphic design, branding and other creative resources for all ministries of the Fayetteville campus in support of Fellowship's overall vision, mission, values and brand.</div><div><strong>Hours:</strong> 40/week, Salary</div><div><strong>Start Date:</strong> To be determined<br><br></div><div><strong>Leadership Responsibilities:</strong>&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>As a general leadership responsibility, every position at Fellowship has ministry opportunities in their interaction with persons served - fellow employees and others - and as representatives of Fellowship.<br><br></div><ul><li>Manage and uphold the Fellowship Brand</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison between the Creative Team and ministry teams of Fellowship Fayetteville</li><li>Design and maintain graphic resources for ministry branding, digital and print media, curriculum, web, series art, and promotional assets</li><li>Generate and manage all digital and print media for weekly services (teaching, foyer, ministry highlights, promotional)</li><li>Provide creative direction for the Worship Arts Team (communication, video, worship center, and foyer)</li><li>Oversee the provision of design, series, social, and promotional assets for College ministry</li><li>Collaborate as a creative resource to strategize communication standards, methods, and design with ministry teams and partnerships</li><li>Partner with the Fayetteville Communication Coordinator in the execution of campus/media specific tasks (long term campus projects, congregation-specific ministry needs, foyer and social media assets, design/photo/web team support)</li><li>Partner with Video Producer/Photographer in scheduling, fulfilling, or editing photography as needed</li><li>Attend meetings for the purpose of culture building/collaboration (design/creative teams, Team Leaders, ministry teams, Staff Chapel/Central Ops)Key Responsibilities</li></ul><div><br><strong>Primary Strengths Required:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Highly Technical: Adobe Suite, Microsoft, Canva</li><li>Highly Creative</li><li>Detail Oriented</li><li>Task Oriented</li><li>Relational Team Player</li><li>Highly Organized</li><li>Strong Multitasker</li><li>Initiator</li><li>Conceptual</li><li>Advocate</li></ul>

Graphic Design Specialist

<div>Church Unlimited is making a lasting difference around the world through our mission to take as many people to Heaven as we can before we die. Period. We are one church in multiple locations, meeting in South Texas and globally through Church Online. We are a go-big, all in church that believes in giving our best and having fun while we do it. We do what others won’t to reach those who others don’t through the truth of God’s Word.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>You can be part of this growing and dynamic church. Church Unlimited is seeking a creative and passionate Social Media Content Creator to join our team. The Social Media Content Creator is primarily responsible for creating compelling content across various platforms, managing our social media accounts, and collaborating with our team to ensure our digital presence aligns with our mission and values. This role also works cross-functionally with graphic designers, video content creators, copywriters, marketing strategists, and other team members to execute these strategies.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><ul><li>Develop, design, and produce high-quality visual and written content, including graphics, videos, and posts, for various social media platforms.</li><li>Plan, schedule, and post content consistently across all social media channels. Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and interactions promptly.</li><li>Collaborate with the Communications Director to create and execute social media strategies that align with the church's vision, goals, and events.</li><li>Foster an online community by engaging with followers, encouraging participation, and creating opportunities for interaction.</li><li>Track and analyze social media performance metrics. Provide regular reports and insights to improve content and engagement.</li><li>Stay current with the relevant social media trends, tools, and best practices to ensure the church remains relevant and innovative.</li><li>Work closely with various church departments to ensure cohesive messaging and promotion of events and initiatives.</li><li>Maintain and enhance the church's brand voice and identity across all social media platforms.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Deeply aligned with the vision and values of Church Unlimited.</li><li>Preferred bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>3 + years of verified experience in social media content creation within a dynamic ministry setting or corporate environment.</li><li>Proficient in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop for producing vertical videos and designing graphic templates.</li><li>Experienced in utilizing social media management tools, in-app editing software, and analytics platforms.</li><li>Exceptional storytelling abilities, capable of crafting engaging and shareable content.</li><li>Keen attention to detail with a strong ability to meet stringent deadlines.</li><li>Capable of working independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Passionate about social media, digital marketing, and staying ahead of emerging digital trends.</li><li>Flexible scheduling to accommodate work on holidays and weekends as needed, with the ability to adjust your schedule according to events and project requirements.</li></ul><div><br><em>All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.&nbsp;</em></div>

Social Media Content Creator

<div><strong>Role and Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Manage multiple social media channels by:<ul><li>Developing, curating, and managing relevant and compelling visuals and copy to reach our target audiences</li><li>Writing unique, engaging content for individual channels</li><li>Creating and editing video content for social, as well as coordinating social needs with the Video Team</li><li>Collaborating with a graphic designer to create strong visual strategies</li><li>Connecting face-to-face with our audience and Ministry Partners while gathering content and stories at various events</li><li>Monitoring, listening, and responding to online audiences</li><li>Expanding our online social media community and engagement</li><li>Analyzing campaign effectiveness based on ROIs and adapting strategy as needed</li><li>Monitoring trends in social media tools, applications, channels, design, and strategy&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul><div><br><strong>Skills and Qualifications Needed:</strong></div><ul><li>Proven work experience in social media marketing</li><li>B.S. Degree in Marketing or Communications</li><li>Superior consulting, writing, editing, and communication skills Social Media Specialist</li><li>Enthusiastic and positive, with the ability to use discernment and have flexibility while working alongside a diverse marketing team and Ministry Partners</li><li>Displays in-depth knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and how each platform can be utilized in different scenarios</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships that build trust and influence</li><li>Deadline-driven with strong time management skills</li><li>Proactive, self-motivated and detail-oriented</li><li>Can easily transition between projects and multitask</li><li>Highly organized and adaptable to shifting priorities</li><li>The ability to stay mission-minded and balance a big-picture strategy with day-to-day responsibilities</li><li>Demonstrates personal creativity and immersion in the social media world, evidenced by personal and professional profiles</li><li>Photography and video production skills preferred</li><li>Atlanta-based position</li></ul>

Social Media Specialist

<div><strong>US</strong><br>Shoreline exists to know God, find life and make a difference. We believe in the power of lifegiving community, the truth of God’s word, and that Christianity is all about Grace. Our diverse, interdenominational church is home to thousands of people from all walks of life. Shoreline Creative helps accomplish the church's mission by creating atmospheres of worship for the local church. For us, “Worship” isn’t just what happens on stage, it’s everything behind the scenes. Every time we use our creative gifts and talents to build the kingdom – we worship!<br><br><strong>YOU<br></strong>We like to describe our Creative team as a band of misfits (designers, musicians, technicians, filmmakers, &amp; dreamers) serving the local church. So, if this resonates with you, we want to meet you!<br><br><strong>POSITION</strong><br>Graphic Designers play an integral role on the Creative team at Shoreline Church. The Jr. GD is a member of the Marketing Team and will be responsible for collaborating with the Content Team, Production Team, &amp; Creative Director on creative projects and church wide initiatives. He or she must be able to conceptualize visions and ideas to effectively produce digital, web, print, and social media promotional materials. He or she will be responsible for taking assigned tasks and creatively executing strategies for use on multiple platforms. This position is for the Shoreline Corporate graphics team that supports all campuses, ministries, church events, and sermon series. The ideal candidate is an innovative thinker who takes pride in delivering work that splashes the gospel with color. He or she is passionate about using their creative talents &amp; experience to build the Kingdom and cultivate environments that maintain Shoreline Church’s standards of excellence and community impact.<br><br><strong>JOB FUNCTIONS<br></strong>- Create quality church-wide graphic and visuals for digital, web, print, and social media<br>- Brand design for events and marketing (posters, slides, banners, brochures, flyers etc.)<br>- Always thinking of innovative ways to raise the bar and take designs and ideas to the next level<br>- Work with Creative team to take design visions and turn them into a reality<br>- Offer experienced advice for proper design choices<br>- High level of creative thinking and execution<br>- Can properly and effectively create content for use on multiple formats<br>- Understands and is knowledgeable about graphic standards for print and digital<br>- Has a keen eye for the latest trends in graphic design<br>- Attention to detail in design<br>- Must be able to work independently to meet deadlines<br>- Proficient with Mac OS X<br>- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign<br>- Must be able to push, pull, carry, lift items up to 50lbs<br>- Must be willing to help with a positive attitude and support the vision of Shoreline Church<br>- Photography/Video experience a plus<br>- Ability to reformat existing artwork<br>- Create social media artwork (Events, service times, YouTube, prayer, outreach, interactive/engaging post, service recaps) and collaborate with the marketing team.<br>- Assist with additional Creative team projects and events beyond scope of design duties<br><br><strong>QUALIFICATIONS<br></strong>The Graphic Designer should have 2 years of experience creating and designing marketing materials in a related field. A degree, certificate, college coursework in related field is a plus.<br><br><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT<br></strong>• Create Artwork for various ministries (events, social media, branding)<br>• Branding Materials<br>• Graphics for Social Media<br>• Reformat Existing Artwork<br>• Create social media artwork (service times, YouTube, prayer, outreach, interactive/engaging post, service recaps)<br><br><strong>BONUS SKILLS (not required)<br></strong>• UX/UI design for website app development<br>• Photography or video skills<br>• Animation skills<br>• Marketing experience<br>• Public speaking</div>

Junior Graphic Designer

<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>

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