Graphic Designer

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create, develop, and design art for Bellevue communications
• Serve as a Bellevue brand advocate (visual brand elements)
• Provide concepts and treatments for Bellevue ministries and church-wide initiatives
• Design original curriculum content to support Bellevue teaching ministries
• Other duties as assigned

Specific Tasks:

• Using Adobe Creative Suite and other resources, create and edit designs for various outlets, including print pieces, digital, billboards, videos, and other mediums
• Ensure consistent file storage, placement, and archive according to established workflows
• Collaborate with Bellevue ministries and departments as needed to achieve ministry goals
• Work with third-party vendors as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in design/art/communications or equivalent and/or 5 years of experience in a related field

Certificate/License Required:

None

Specific Experience Required:

• Experience in all aspects of graphic design, including concept design
• Experience in application of graphic design (print, social, website, physical installations, signage, etc.)

Specific Skills Required:

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Understanding of the design and production process
• Ability to communicate high-level concepts in a concise manner
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to teach and mentor
• Ability to proof quickly
• Works well with others and able to collaborate effectively

Physical Abilities:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Supervised By:

Art Director

Supervisor’s Philosophy:

The supervisor expects the team to work well together, think creatively, and innovate. Once a decision is made, it is expected for the team to execute it quickly and with excellence.

Supervises:

None, but leadership is expected among a team of volunteers

Co-Workers of This Position:

Works with all Media team members

Days/Hours:

Typically Monday–Friday, 8:30 am‚Äì4:30 pm; however, expected to work late and weekends as needed, especially during peak seasons, big initiatives, and productions.

Compensation Plan:

Salary. Exempt.

Career Growth Opportunities:

The opportunity exists to take a broader role.

Safety/Ergonomic Issues:

May work with mechanical, printing, and cutting equipment. Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Work Environment Situations:

Fast-paced, high expectation, and deadline-driven.  

Working Conditions:

Mostly standard office conditions; however, will vary with each day, as shoots may often take place outside and conditions will flex as the season and weather dictate. Work will involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, or loud noises.