Are you passionate about using the arts to cut through the noise? Our team aims to eliminate barriers to a Life Beyond by leveraging design, photography and language. If this excites you, keep reading!
SUMMARY
Ward Church’s in-house Graphic Designer is responsible for all aspects of translating Ward’s brand into a consistent and compelling visual style. This position takes ownership of design and content creation to support brand building and outreach through key
events and ministries. The Graphic Designer supports the Director of Communications + Marketing with hands-on responsibility for design, art direction and production ranging from print to web. The individual in this position must thrive at taking projects
from concept to completion. This position is the creative and expressive compliment to the Director of Communications + Marketing’s more analytic and planning focused expertise.
CHARACTERISTICS
Creative Organized Problem Solver Team Player
Committed to the vision, mission, and values of Ward
Must be able to work independently managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
TECHNICAL SKILL AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of three years of design experience in communications, advertising, graphic design or related industry experience
Undergraduate degree in marketing / design or communication Expert ability with Adobe Creative Cloud apps
Experience working across multiple media including photography, video, print and digital Keen eye for typography, color theory, page composition and style setup
Experience working across multiple departments / clients Proficiency with motion graphics and video editing
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Produce designs and/or motion graphic videos for creative sermon support or event promotion Take weekly/monthly bulletin from concept to completion for design + print
Manage external print vendor relationships
Social Media Visual Content Driver and volunteer team supporter
Attend/schedule meetings with various staff to understand goals and creative opportunity Take environmental graphic elements from concept to completion
Participate in brainstorming sessions with communications and worship team Basic editing and composition of weekend/sermon video recaps
Produce all graphic art needs(posters, brochures and flyers, announcements, special events, advertisements, staff directory items, social media and others as assigned)
Maintain graphics library
Create and distribute weekly eNewsletter
DESIGN PORTFOLIO
In addition to providing your resume, please submit a link to your design portfolio with your application. Applications received without a design portfolio will not be considered.
Full-time / 50 hours per week (M-F) / FLSA Exempt
Ward's mission is to lead generations to live and love like Jesus.
Located in Northville, Michigan, Ward Church is a multi-generational faith community with weekly worship attendance of 2,000 and monthly unique attendance of 3,000 - 4,000. Ward celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2016 and completed its two-year Open Doors vision which included investments of more than $4.5 million to fund projects through mission partners in India and Detroit, and enhancements to make its campus more accessible to the community. Ward is a member of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Worship services are held in contemporary and traditional styles. Relational connection, serving and commitment to faith with heart and mind are all hallmarks of Ward. Ward’s 200,000 square foot campus is served by a team of more than 50 ministry leaders, pastors, support staff and professionals.
