<div>The Graphic Designer works with the Creative Team Director in overseeing and developing creative graphic design for the Lead Pastor’s office and church-wide departments served by the Creative Team (all disciplines – print, web, video, etc.). This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position at our South campus.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Responsibilities &amp; Job Duties</strong></div><div><br></div><div>Graphic Design:</div><ul><li>Produces high-quality graphic design, within the James River Church brand, that meets with the approval of the Lead Pastor’s office and church-wide departments under the direction of the Creative Team Director.</li><li>Communicates clearly the strategies behind design ideas and executions while understanding that all graphic design is created to meet the requests and expectations of the Lead Pastor’s office Designer and Creative Team Director.</li><li>Possesses a creative and imaginative aptitude and awareness of current trends in the visual arts and has an understanding of project lead times, deadlines and production capabilities, all of which impact the end result of communicating the Gospel in a clear, concise and creative way.&nbsp;</li><li>Creates visual elements for weekly services, including but not limited to screen graphics, motion graphics, special video graphics, name supers, etc.</li><li>Assists in the design and production of special event design pieces, including but not limited to Vision Sunday, Easter, Men’s Conference, Women’s Conference, Christmas.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>Brand Awareness:</div><ul><li>Protects the James River Church brand by creating visually cohesive designs consistent with the James River Church brand. Words that describe the JRC brand include but are not limited to “life, joy, happy, enthusiasm, encouragement,” etc.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Job Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>Two (2) years of professional graphic design experience working for a fast-paced business or church; OR</li><li>Any equivalent combination of training and experience.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities</strong></div><ul><li>Demonstrate the ability to monitor and manage several assignments concurrently, including collaborating with Creative Team staff and church-wide departments in the execution of photography and graphic design projects as assigned.&nbsp;</li><li>Comfortable with and thrives while working under tight deadlines and pressure, maintaining a professional demeanor.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Participates in multi-disciplinary and cross-departmental teams to develop concepts, storyboards, creative approaches, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Skilled in all areas of graphic design and displays a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrates an aptitude for learning new computer software programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrates the ability and willingness to help guide, as requested, the work students, volunteers, and interns to create concepts, comps, layouts, and final art.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be a strong team player and take direction well.</li><li>Demonstrates decision making and problem-solving abilities without immediate and constant supervision.</li><li>Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times with regards to phone, email, and other forms of communication.</li><li>Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and possess the ability to handle frequent interruptions.</li><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers and general public.</li><li>Knowledge of modern office methods and procedures, filing, telephone techniques, and office equipment, as well as English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.</li><li>Prefer the applicant have experience using the following programs/computers: Microsoft Word and Excel; PC and Mac.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.</li><li>Exhibit good judgment, honesty, integrity, responsibility, and punctuality through the utilization of professional work standards.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned and required.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Code of Conduct and Character</strong></div><div>James River Church is Pastor-led and staff driven with board oversight. James River Church staff are expected and considered to share in the responsibility of practicing and propagating the Christian gospel message and upholding the doctrine of the Church (the employer), as stated on our website and in our Bylaws.&nbsp; As leaders and ministers of the gospel, staff therefore agree to the following:</div><div>1. Develop and maintain a close personal walk with the Lord including:</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; a. Daily devotional time with Lord.</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; b. Daily dependence on the empowerment of the Spirit.</div><div>2. Develop a strong marriage and family life (if applicable). This includes:</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; a. Communicating and sharing with your spouse.</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; b. Spending time together on days off and when extra time is available.</div><div>3. Keep personal finances in order with no delinquencies.</div><div>4. Attend all regularly scheduled services in the church. Special services and functions will be required as deemed necessary by the Lead Pastor.</div><div>5. Maintain a high level of personal integrity, honesty and confidentiality in dealing both with the staff and congregation.</div><div>6. Maintain a Christian outlook and attitude at all times.</div><div>7. Maintain loyalty to the staff and church, actively promoting unity within the church.</div>

Graphic Designer - Full Time

<div><strong>Description</strong></div><div>Are you ready to use your talents, skills, and abilities to become an influential force in shaping Western culture through media? Do you seek to curate a space for artists to grow, develop, and express their work to draw in believers and non-believers alike? Then consider joining Church of the City New York as our Creative Director.<br><br></div><div><strong>Role Summary</strong></div><div>As the Creative Director, you will oversee the creative process to capture Church of the City's sermon series, outward-facing communications, videos, and storytelling. This role works hand-in-hand alongside a talented Production Director, Communications Director, and Worship Pastor. This role also focuses on building a vibrant and flourishing artist community to create an inviting and evangelistic space for non-believers.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Key Areas of Responsibility:</strong></div><ul><li>Produce, Film, and Edit where God is moving in our midst in creative ways that enhance and equip our congregation to become and make missional disciples.</li><li>Build a team of volunteers through training, mentoring, and vision casting</li><li>Oversee the capturing of testimonies and stories other than at Gatherings</li><li>Develop a framework to seek and find compelling stories</li><li>Hold the creative process for the sermon series from genesis to execution working in conjunction with Production Director and Worship Director</li><li>Integrate our resident artists community into the sermon series and holiday creative process</li><li>Oversee and build out a pipeline to create the design for various services, events and branding</li><li>Oversee and manage an approved budget for production services and projects</li><li>General HR, finance, and administrative functions to carry out responsibilities and lead teams</li></ul><div><br><strong>Requirements</strong></div><div>A Christian in submission to the authority of the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit, as evident in lifestyle. Subscribe to and fully agree with the Church of the City New York Statement of Faith.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Required Competencies/Skills</strong></div><ul><li>Ability to cast vision and manage teams and projects to execution</li><li>Proven project management and multi-tasking skills and ability to work independently, proactively, collaboratively</li><li>Experience with analytics tools for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Google Analytics, etc.) preferred.</li><li>Experience operating live audio and video recording equipment</li><li>In depth knowledge of of brand development and ability to oversee and maintain a cohesive visual identity</li><li>Familiar with: Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Lightroom, Final Cut Pro or another applicable professional editing software.</li><li>Must have general computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office, G-Suite and iMac.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>This role requires a flexible schedule, and the ability to work in a changing, fast-paced environment. You should be prepared to adapt and direct as needed.<br><br></div><div><strong>Experience/Education:</strong></div><ul><li>A satisfactory equivalent of education, training, and experience in related fields and/or educational disciplines, sufficient to qualify for the requirements of the position, including:<ul><li>6+ years of relevant experience in a related field (Creative, Art, Media, Film, Design)</li><li>Preferred Bachelor’s degree in art, graphic design, marketing, communications, journalism, or related field</li><li>Brilliant interpersonal skills and communication skills</li></ul></li></ul><div><br><strong>Benefits</strong></div><div>The salary is $95,000 - $110,000 per year, and includes the following benefits:</div><ul><li>Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp; Vision)</li><li>Retirement Plan (403b)</li><li>Life &amp; AD&amp;D Insurance</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &amp; Holidays)</li><li>Paid Family Leave</li><li>Training &amp; Development</li><li>Pre-tax transit and parking benefit</li></ul><div><br></div><div><em>COTC is an At-Will and equal-opportunity employer. All of our employment decisions (e.g., recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, compensating, and terminating) will be made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. COTC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please get in touch with hr@church.nyc.</em></div>

Creative Director

<div><strong>Duties</strong></div><ol><li><strong>Graphic Design</strong><ol><li>Assist in graphic design projects for Joni and Friends materials including print material, email, social media graphics, and other assigned projects</li><li>Work within the Joni and Friends branding guidelines to ensure brand consistency</li><li>Work with Creative Team members and copy editors to create material layouts and final designs</li><li>Conceptualize visuals based on requests, present ideas, and prepare rough drafts and mockups</li><li>Review the Joni and Friends photo library and stock images to acquire relevant and engaging photos for all mediums and perform light edits as needed</li><li>Basic photo editing, as needed</li><li>Test graphics across various media, such as the website and social media</li><li>Revise designs after feedback and ensure quality of the final product</li><li>Handle standardized requests such as social media thumbnails and business cards<br><br></li></ol></li><li><strong>Creative Concepts</strong><ol><li>Assist the Marketing team in the development of design and creative marketing concepts including campaign brainstorms and branded projects</li><li>Help develop and refine an overall aesthetic and unified look across Joni and Friends graphic media</li><li>As needed, assist Lead Photographer on styling photo shoots<br><br></li></ol></li><li><strong>Graphic Request Administration</strong><ol><li>Process incoming graphics requests or forward them to the correct team member; utilize our project management system Asana</li><li>Review design requests and determine requirements</li><li>As assigned, oversee project lifecycle including coordination with external vendors (such as printers), project specifications, cost quotes, proofs, and final delivery</li><li>Help maintain and organize the archive of graphic assets in our digital asset management system, Orange Logic (training in Orange Logic will be provided.)<br><br></li></ol></li><li><strong>Industry Trends</strong><ol><li>Stay up to date with current industry-leading software, technologies, design tools and applications</li><li>Stay informed on graphic design trends, related to print, web, and social media</li></ol></li><li><strong>Other duties and projects as assigned by the Supervisor to support department and organizational needs</strong></li></ol><div><strong><br>Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Must possess a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and agree with the Joni and Friends statement of faith</li><li>Desire to serve in a growing and dynamic Christian service ministry</li><li>Minimum of three years of graphic design experience</li><li>Be able to provide a strong design portfolio or work samples</li><li>A keen eye for aesthetics and details</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Ability to work methodically, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects</li><li>Must have knowledge of design principles and current digital technologies, along with an understanding of different digital channels, functionality, digital marketing best practices, and user experience requirements</li><li>Must possess excellent computer skills and strong capabilities in Microsoft Office 365 applications and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, and Illustrator) with the aptitude to learn additional software programs</li><li>Must enjoy working with others in a team environment and be flexible to meet the requirements of the department</li><li>Proficiency in content management systems (preferred)</li><li>Degree in Design, Fine Arts, or related field is a plus</li><li>Understanding of Christian ministry and specifically Joni and Friends is desirable</li></ul><div><br>Compensation is dependent upon the geographic area as this can be a remote position, but will fall into the $52,000 - $60,000 range.&nbsp;<br><br></div><div>Prior to applying for any position with Joni and Friends, all applicants must review our <a href="https://www.joniandfriends.org/about/what-we-believe/">Statement of Faith</a> and Mission Statement (below) and be in agreement with both.<br><br></div><div><strong>Ministry Life:</strong></div><div>Joni and Friends desire is to glorify God in the way we conduct ourselves, and in the work we do. Employment at Joni and Friends is not just a job but a calling from God to serve and share the gospel with people living with disabilities. We desire to see the local church become a place of belonging for every family living with disabilities. We want every employee to excel in their walk with Christ and at their job. We purposely create a ministry-wide prayer life environment and offer leadership, and general training to help employees “Lead like Jesus” and perform their work with excellence.<br><br></div><div>Below outlines the biblical commission, vision, mission, values, and pillars of Joni and Friends:<br><br></div><div><strong>VISION</strong>: “A world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.”<br><br></div><div><strong>MISSION</strong>: “To glorify God as we communicate the Gospel and mobilize the global church to evangelize, disciple and serve people living with disability.”<br><br></div><div><strong>BIBLICAL COMMISSION</strong>: “Go out quickly in the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame…go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:21-23 (NIV)<br><br></div><div><strong>VALUES:</strong></div><ul><li>Honor God in everything we do</li><li>Build relationships based on trust and respect</li><li>Maintain integrity and excellence in programs and services</li><li>Practice responsible stewardship</li></ul><div><br><strong>FOUR PILLARS OF MINISTRY:</strong></div><ul><li>Lead Like Jesus*</li><li>Integration</li><li>Excellence in Your Area of Expertise</li><li>Best Christian Workplace</li></ul><div><br><em>* Lead Like Jesus is a course of study provided to all employees and is based on the book written by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges of the same name. The Lead Like Jesus course is the model which governs our ministry culture and contributes significantly to Joni and Friends maintaining its certification as a “Best Christian Workplace” according to surveys by the Best Christian Workplace Institute (BCWI).</em></div>

Graphic Designer

<div><strong>Overview</strong><br>The Graphic Designer supports the direction of marketing and communication for NexGen Ministries that includes all of Kids Ministry original content and Elevate Student Ministries content. The Graphic Designer is responsible for designing and creating assets for a variety of projects that include, but are not limited to: weekly services, social media, and video projects. Working hand in hand with Communications and NextGen team members, the Graphic Designer plays an important role in supporting the vision of Milestone Church: Reaching People and Building Lives.<br> <br><strong>Core Duties &amp; Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Provide weekly planning, support, and media for Milestone Church Next-Gen social media platforms.</li><li>Serve as a member of the design team and create high-level assets that will support:<ul><li>Kids Ministry - Vacation Bible Study, camps, series branding, weekly services, print pieces, signage, social media, etc.</li><li>Student Ministry - Series branding, camps, weekly services, print pieces, signage, social media, etc.</li></ul></li><li>Maintain Milestone Church branding in all publications.</li><li>Assist with event photography as assigned.</li><li>Other duties may be assigned to meet further needs as they arise.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Qualifications, Knowledge &amp; Skills</strong></div><ul><li>Vibrant and mature Christian faith.</li><li>Goal-oriented with good administrative and relational skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently, monitor own work for quality and stay focused in a busy environment.</li><li>Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.</li><li>Reliable and dependable in attendance.</li><li>Ability to work in a team environment, interacting with other departments to obtain information needed to complete tasks.</li><li>Experience with Adobe Software Products.</li><li>Full understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other design software.</li><li>Mac experience and basic Microsoft office applications.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Education &amp; Experience</strong>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Bachelor Degree preferred but not required</li><li>3+ years experience</li></ul><div><br><strong>Physical Demands</strong></div><div>The physical demands may include: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting up to 40 pounds as needed to fulfill job duties and requirements.</div><ul><li>An employee’s duties and responsibilities may change.</li><li>Milestone Church is growing and one or more of the job duties and/or job responsibilities in this job description may change as well as the job title.</li></ul>

<div><strong>Overview<br></strong><br></div><div>Lifeway is hiring a full-time <strong>Graphic Designer.</strong> This Graphic Designer position will be responsible for the conceptualization, creation, and management of print and digital marketing assets across various platforms, with a strong focus on supporting B&amp;H Publishing, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources. This role involves crafting visually effective and engaging designs for web, social media, email campaigns, direct mail, and live events, aligning with the unique brand identity and messaging of Lifeway and B&amp;H Publishing. The ideal candidate should be both creative and detail-oriented, capable of delivering compelling visuals that drive engagement and reinforce the brand's mission within the Christian resource publishing industry.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Why Lifeway?</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive and ergonomic workspace. We believe building relationships and community is essential to how we work together, so Lifeway hosts all-team meetings several times per year and provides travel for key team gatherings for remote-based team members. Full-time employees are eligible for enrollment in our comprehensive benefits plans including healthcare, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, care days, 401(k) plan, maternity and paternity leave, adoption assistance, mission trip time, and more. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><a href="https://team.lifeway.com/culture-code"><strong>Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code</strong></a>&nbsp;</div><div><strong><br>Responsibilities<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Collaborate with Brand Marketing Creative and other applicable teams in creative and pre-production planning for specific projects.</li><li>Create visual project representations through road maps and storyboards for both print and digital media.</li><li>Act as a marketing design representative for B&amp;H Publishing in collaborative meetings with other teams.</li><li>Continuously develop fresh, creative approaches to stretch the limits of visual expression, all the while supporting defined marketing strategy and upholding a commitment to excellence.</li><li>Ideate, curate, and create digital graphics that resource Lifeway and B&amp;H Publishing authors and support strategic initiatives.</li><li>Remain current with industry trends and cutting-edge creative technologies, integrating inventive methods into visual content.</li><li>Collaborate with photographers to art direct and provide support for product and campaign photo shoots through the selection and coordination of shooting locations, props, and talent as needed. Minimal travel may be required.</li><li>Actively participate in weekly team meetings and regular project-specific meetings to foster and strengthen heathy working relationships with teammates, meet deadlines, ensure efficient workflows, and maintain seamless production processes</li><li>Ensure the management of a well-organized digital asset library, adhering to best practices for file organization, delivery, and archiving.</li></ul><div><strong><br>Qualifications<br></strong><br></div><div><strong>Education:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent experience</li></ul><div><br><strong>Requried Experience and Skills:</strong></div><ul><li>3-5 years of professional graphic design experience; Related work experience may be considered to fulfill education requirement</li><li>Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite design applications including InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop</li><li>Excellent collaborative and interpersonal communication skills</li><li>Effective at managing time effectively to meet deadlines, with a focus on maintaining flexibility</li><li>Experience in coordinating and executing multiple creative projects in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Ability to travel, occasionally overnight</li><li>Member of or attending an evangelical Christian church</li><li>Live out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work</li></ul>

Graphic Designer (Remote)

<h3>FULL JOB DESCRIPTION</h3><div>Are you a creative problem-solver starting your career with a passion for storytelling and design? Do you want to make an impact in the Catholic world through your work? We’re a fast-paced marketing agency serving the Catholic community, and we’re looking for a talented junior designer just like you to join our team.<br><br></div><div>As a junior graphic designer, you’ll work closely with our team of designers, marketers, and website developers to bring our clients’ vision to life. You’ll collaborate and assist in conceptualizing and executing design solutions for a variety of projects, including branding, digital and print advertising, social media content, and more. This is an entry-level, onsite position where you’ll be responsible for managing and meeting deadlines for multiple projects while ensuring a high level of design quality and consistency across all deliverables.<br><br></div><h3>REQUIREMENTS</h3><ul><li>A bachelor’s degree in graphic design or equivalent education, training or experience</li><li>Up to 2 years of experience in a design role, either in-house or at an agency</li><li>A strong portfolio showcasing your design and creative problem-solving skills in branding, web design, and advertising</li><li>Proficient in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD)</li><li>Ability to work within templates and adhere to brand standards</li><li>Detail-oriented with an ability to manage time and prioritize tasks</li><li>A passion for staying on top of current cultural design trends, technology, and technical skills</li><li>Resourceful team player who is motivated to collaborate and receive feedback positively</li><li>Experience in video editing and motion graphics is a plus</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>WHAT YOU’LL GET</h3><ul><li>Opportunity to work with and learn from a talented and passionate team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.</li><li>Contribute to making a positive impact in the Catholic world through your design work.</li><li>Ability to touch all facets of the design and production process from concept to delivery.</li><li>Work across a large spectrum of clients and project disciplines, including:<ul><li>logo design, brand systems, digital advertising, email campaigns, website design, product packaging and photography, sales collateral, print collateral, social media assets, and more!</li></ul></li><li>Room for growth and development in your career</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits package</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>BENEFITS</h3><div>Fuzati offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(K) plan with employer matching, flex-time, remote Fridays, company prayer, paid personal vacation, and generous time off for Holy Days of Obligation and holidays.</div><div><br></div><h3>LOCATION</h3><div>This position is located in the Greater Cleveland Area. Remote work will not be considered at this time.</div>

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