Graphic Designer Job at Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines

The Graphic Designer is responsible for conceptualizing, designing and executing communications concepts and materials across Hope’s various platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative designs and visually pleasing materials to promote positive internal and external communication.
• Assist with the execution of Hope’s social media strategy through designing content, across the following channels: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
• Ensure Hope’s social media presence aligns with branding guidelines, language and style.
• Design materials for Hope’s various ministries through both digital (website, social media, etc.) and printed (booklets, posters, postcards, etc.) materials.
• Design content for church-wide events, such as Christmas, Easter, Vacation Bible School, Taste of Hope, etc.
• Design Lutheran Church of Hope apparel for Café Hope.
• Design sermon series graphics throughout the year.
• Presence and participation at West Des Moines worship services and primary events.
• Extra duties as assigned.

Skills, Education and Experience Required

• Strives to live a Christ-centered life, stemming from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated, with good multitasking and organizational abilities.
• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective relationships and communication with church staff and ministries, volunteers, church members, and guests.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity; respects confidentiality, Hope policies and team structure.
• Works independently and with confidence, demonstrating initiative and ability to work without close supervision.
• Is a self-starter, with excellent writing, editing, design (photo/video/text) skills, and the ability to adhere to branding guidelines when doing so.
• Ability to foster creative ideas and concepts, with the vision to further the mission of Lutheran Church of Hope
• Commitment to always reflect in the best possible light Lutheran Church of Hope, its staff, and the mission, vision, and values.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign), and samples of demonstrated work in these programs, required.
• Experience with designing both print and digital artwork
• Extremely strong organizational skills
• Ability to foster creative ideas and concepts, with the vision to further the mission of Lutheran Church of Hope
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects at once

Requirements:

• Attends worship at Lutheran Church of Hope
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Design, Art, New Media, or other related field
• 2+ years of related work experience preferred

Hours:

• Part-Time (29 hours) OR 40 hours, depending on candidate
• Lead Graphic Designer

Pay and Benefits:

• Commensurate with Position & Experience, based upon National Wage Survey(s) of Comparative Churches

Please email your resume & portfolio to blake.humphrey@hopewdm.org & carlie.hajduch@hopewdm.org to apply.