The Role
The Graphic Designer will create original design concepts for web and print, manage projects, and collaborate with clients to meet requirements while maintaining brand consistency.
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PURPOSE
Provide original, creative design concepts that advance the mission of the CRCNA agencies by maintaining brand consistency, budgets, and schedule expectations to ensure effective visual communication across ministry materials.
This position is full-time at 36 hours a week and offers a hybrid work schedule, an attractive benefits package (including retirement fund contribution), and three weeks of vacation.
The CRCNA exhibits love for the diversity of the human family. As such we welcome & encourage all regardless of race, ethnicity, ability and culture to apply. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate contacting our Human Resources Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following
- Assume responsibility for original and creative designs for web and print.
- Provide original, creative design concepts to meet customer needs, and work with customers through revision processes to fine-tune designs and provide final deliverables.
- Work directly with customers and print production staff to ensure a clear understanding of project requirements and specifications.
- Design and manage the scheduling of digital newsletters for various CRCNA audiences.
- Create and format new CRCNA web pages and update existing pages according to customer requests.
- Assume responsibility for the organization and follow-up of assigned jobs to meet the schedule and projected costs.
- Observe accurate and consistent housekeeping procedures, including ticket creation, naming, archiving, and organizing.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Ministry Support Services Director.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
None
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE:
QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Able to support the mission, vision, and values of the CRCNA.
- Demonstrate good communication skills, working relationships, and team participation.
- Expertise in design for a wide range of products, including curriculum, books, promotional materials, newsletters, and on-screen media.
- Ability to create visually appealing, user-friendly layouts for websites (responsive, mobile, desktop) and print materials (brochures, ads, packaging).
- Ability to adapt design to a variety of settings and appropriate audiences of different age levels.
- Ability to prepare and present concept design confidently to the customer.
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and familiarity with web interfaces.
- Strong typography, color theory, and composition skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, problem-solving, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with ministry, editorial, design, and production staff and understand the flow of projects between various stages of completion.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional design experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The ability to have a weekly presence in the CRCNA denominational offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- The work location will primarily be at the denomination office located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA.
- Video calls/meetings are required periodically.
Full-time Benefits
Benefits may be prorated based on the number of hours worked per week:
- Work-Life Balance
- Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements
- Generous Vacation and Holiday Time
- Competitive benefits and retirement plan
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world
About
Who We AreThe Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) includes just over one thousand congregations across the United States and Canada. About 75 percent of the churches are in the United States and 25 percent are in Canada. While we're a denomination with churches and ministries in two countries, we share in the blessings of ecclesial unity and joint ministry. Almost 230,000 people belong to the CRCNA—not a large number when you consider the population of our two countries. But by God’s grace we can accomplish a lot when we work together.The CRCNA denominational offices serve the local church, providing resources to pastors and congregations so that people are introduced to Jesus Christ and their faith is nurtured. Other agencies of the CRCNA include ReFrame Ministries, Resonate Global Mission, and World Renew. Be Who You AreThe CRCNA is committed to building a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices and experiences of all our employees. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our broader culture and the Christian church, and invite all qualified candidates to apply. To read the CRCNA Diversity Statement click here
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Art, or a related field
- Expertise in design for a wide range of products
- Ability to create visually appealing layouts for websites and print materials
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
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The Company
What We Do
The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) is a Protestant Calvinist Christian denomination that serves as a diverse family of congregations, assemblies, and ministries expressing the good news of God's kingdom.
