Graphic Designer

Graphic Designer

Position Type : Non-Exempt

Category :

Regular, Full-time position (40 hours)

Classification : Reports to :

Creative Director

Summary / Objective

Maintain BUMC’s identity and brand standards for a variety of weekly, seasonal, and annual projects, as well as developing custom identities for our many ministries and programs across multiple platforms –primarily print and digital. This job requires collaboration with the content specialist and video producer within the communications team, as well as collaboration with other ministries and key stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this position will have a strong portfolio that demonstrates branding capabilities, illustrative and unique image creation skills, and development and execution of print and digital ads and social media graphics.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are a representative of the knowledge, skills and / or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Understand creative concepts as defined in Creative Brief and bring them to life through design, illustration, and layout

Conceptualize graphics for BUMC ministries and programs

Provide dynamic and innovative creative input that helps accomplish department and organizational goals

Be a good steward of the BUMC brand, ensuring all graphics and produced items are executed within defined brand standards

Develop layout templates for weekly print projects, recurring programs, and annual giving campaigns to include, but not limited to, posters, worship bulletin, fliers, workbooks, annual reports, devotionals, etc.

Develop web and social graphics for use on bumc.net and BUMC’s official social media channels

Engage in day-to-day design for all ministries including marketing / promotion and merchandise

Organize and manage online assets library

Produce final files that are clean, organized, and appropriately packaged for their intended use (print, digital, brand asset suite, etc.)

Manage multiple projects, producing high quality designs on time as assigned by Creative Director and Project Manager

Competencies

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Lightroom, and Photoshop

Strong illustrative and unique image creation skills

Strong photo editing skills

Strong ability for strategic thinking

Strong understanding of the creative process

Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understand current design and marketing trends with an eye to forecast new trends

Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, strategic communications, or other related field

Minimum of two (2) years of related experience

Photography and web design / html experience is a plus

General church history, especially as it relates to the United Methodist Church, is a plus

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting that involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions. This position routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in an office environment. Position can be sedentary and is required to talk, hear, see, stand, walk, and sit. Employee must occasionally lift or move office supplies or other items up to 25 pounds.

Expected Hours of Work

Days and hours of work are Monday –Friday, 40 hours per week. Occasional evening and weekend work required. This position may qualify for occasional remote work based on Brentwood UMC Remote & FlexWork Schedule Policy with approval from supervisor.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the area and overnight travel may be expected.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Organization : Brentwood UMC

Address : 309 Franklin Road Brentwood TN 37027

Phone : 615-577-7279

Email : Click to email

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