Job description
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.The Creative Designer 1 position exists to support the in-house creative team at Focus on the Family. Creative Designer 1 produces brand-aligned creative from existing art direction from creative teammates. As the in-house creative team operates cross departmentally, a Creative Designer 1 will interact with clients during meetings with grace and humility. This position invests in the team through candid feedback on all creative disciplines. The role requires organization, communication, creative skills, the ability to manage projects and deadlines, and operates with the oversight of the Design Manager and Creative Designer 3.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Leverages art direction to produce collateral such as digital/social/print ads, small flyers, and brochures
Revises work based on client/team feedback
Packages and uploads completed projects for final delivery
Meets with internal clients during kick-offs and reviews
Tracks time and posts work for review
Reviews and provides feedback on the work of creative teammates
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
Performs other duties, including but not limited to duties as assigned, some of which may include the development and creation of a variety of copyrightable works (e.g., print, photography, voice work, film, music, visual arts, etc.) for distribution in any and all media and formats (such as television, radio, internet, DVD, satellite and digital) on a world-wide basis, all of which shall be for the benefit of Focus on the Family
Participates in creative activities and ideation
Assists in overall department initiatives such as integration, annual departmental planning, creative training, branding exercises, research, etc.
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Fast-paced office environment with constantly shifting priorities
Physical presence at the Colorado Springs campus
Balance the tension of managing legacy initiatives, then switching gears to support new opportunities with very tight deadlines
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Engages in Christian ministry
Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values
Personal Characteristics:
Lives with integrity derived from Biblical values and demonstrates standards of conduct
that meet or exceed company and/or legal requirements
Ability to handle stress associated with changing priorities and multiple tasks
Team-oriented and responsive
The capability to be self-directed, efficient, and dependable
Open to candid project and developmental feedback
Aptitude for learning new systems and processes
Creative and forward-thinking
Working toward separating creative work from personal identity
Knowledge/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Art or other related major or equivalent experience
1+ year of experience preferred, but not required
Demonstrable creativity and graphic design skills with a solid portfolio
Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Software
Familiar with prepress techniques and file preparation
Knowledge and understanding of unique pixel resolutions required for print and online
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
Committed to skill growth and professional development
Strong sense of layout, typography, form, color, imagery, and composition
Able to work well independently, as well as under the direction of others - coachable, valuing constructive criticism from a variety of sources
Demonstrated ability to quickly comprehend visual design requirements
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Pay Range: $24.00 to $27.50/hr.
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.
Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for:
Medical Plan
Dental Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:
Legal Shield/ID Shield
AFLAC
Retirement Plan
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Holidays
Service Awards
Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.
- Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.
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