Graphic Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:  Graphic Designer

Position Reports to: Director of Communications

Status: Part Time - 20-32 hrs

Position Objective: Graphic Designer is responsible for assisting in collaboration and execution of graphics that uphold the communication strategies of Harvest Church and it’s various ministries while maintaining and strengthening the Harvest Church brand.

Responsibilities and Desired Skills

  • Actively participate in weekly brainstorming and team meetings

  • Provide original and adapted print and digital support for weekend experiences and other ministry from inception to completion

  • Assist the Creative Team in maintaining brand across the ministries and needs of the church

  • Identify new ways to communicate the gospel through profound design

  • View digital proofs for overall accuracy, clarity, content, registration, and color

  • Responsible for planning and executing assigned ministry and facility projects

  • Typesetting copy, laying out pages, organizing digital files for output

  • Create mockups as needed; print, cut, mount posters/signs

  • Communicate and maintain relationships with print reps, printers and suppliers, ensuring quality and timely delivery of final product

  • Create graphics to successfully communicate clearly the short term ministry goals across all media platforms while staying on brand - including but not limited to social media, e-news, website, etc

  • Create graphics to support print, promotions, digital, and socials for all ministry and church-wide events

  • Assist in the photography, editing, and curating of Sundays and weekly life with Harvest and special events in collaboration with the entire Creative Team

  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) required

Spiritual and Character Qualifications

  • Good attitude and willing to help with projects (etc. stage design, audio, graphics projects)

  • Clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a passionate, growing personal relationship with Him

  • Self-starter with drive, passion, and initiative

  • Teachable spirit with a desire to be held accountable

  • Willingness to abide by Harvest Staff Core Values and code of conduct

Minimum Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or specific certification and preferably with 2-5 years of experience in graphic design or a related field 

Other Skills, Abilities, Qualifications, Etc.

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite

  • Working knowledge of Canva preferred but not required

  • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, time management, and muti-tasking skills

  • Ability to work well and troubleshoot in a multifaceted, fast-paced environment

  • Ability to follow directions with little oversight

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Creative thinker

  • Good team player

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Ability to research and learn new industry standards, procedures, equipment, software, etc. as they arise

  • Experience and understanding of social media is preferred but not required

  • Experience and basic understanding in website design is preferred but not required

  • Has a strong work ethic – meets deadlines, is organized, can be trusted, uses time wisely

  • Can balance being a self-starter with respectfully and appropriately asking questions and influencing improvement 

  • Experience in managing contractors

To apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to LiaAnn Ellis, Director of Communications at lellis@harvestindy.org.