Brand & Design Director

JOB SUMMARY:The Brand & Design Director shapes the visual expression of the organization, ensuring everything created is clear, compelling, and consistent. This role leads design direction across campaigns and environments while building scalable systems for designers and creative contributors to execute high-quality work. The Brand & Design Director provides creative leadership, protects and executes the brand, and partners across teams to ensure creative work supports organizational strategy.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Maintain and elevate the overall visual brand and design quality across all communicationsHelp lead creative direction for major campaigns, sermon series, events, and organizational initiativesDevelop design systems, templates, and standards that improve consistency and efficiencyManage freelancers and creative volunteers through providing feedback and directionDesign high-impact creative pieces and campaigns when neededCollaborate with communications, content, video, and ministry teams to align creative with strategyProtect and thoughtfully evolve the organization’s visual identityLead projects from concept to completion while maintaining strong communication across teamsFoster growth and development among creative contributors and external partnersJOB PROFILE:SPECIFIC SKILLS / STRENGTHSStrong visual design and art direction skillsAbility to lead creative projects and teams effectivelyStrong understanding of branding, typography, layout, and visual storytellingAbility to give clear, constructive creative feedbackExcellent collaboration and communication skillsStrong organizational and project management abilitiesAbility to balance creativity with clarity and strategic objectivesSelf-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesEXPERIENCE DESIREDExperience in graphic design, art direction, or brand leadershipExperience leading or mentoring designers, freelancers, or creative contributorsPortfolio demonstrating strong design execution and creative thinkingExperience working in fast-paced, collaborative environments preferredChurch, nonprofit, agency, or mission-driven organization experience preferredEDUCATION DESIREDBachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, Fine Arts, Marketing, or related field preferredSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESProvides leadership and direction to freelance designers, creative contributors, and volunteersMay oversee project-based creative teams and external partnersLANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to speak effectively and understandably on the phone. The ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries regarding Chase Oaks ministries is also required. High attention to customer service.COMPUTER SKILLSProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Familiarity with presentation, collaboration, and project management toolsWorking knowledge of motion graphics, video, or web design tools preferredStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook calendaring, and emailBasic knowledge of Excel and PowerPointPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lifting 5-10 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Qualifications for employment at Chase Oaks Church requires being a Christ-follower—whose work history and lifestyle shows a consistency to adhering to the scriptural principles of the Bible—and agreeing with the Purpose, Strategy, and DNA statements of Chase Oaks. We request that each staff member be “All – In” and be committed to the local body of Christ at Chase Oaks Church in the areas of worship, groups, service and giving.CHASE OAKS CHURCH DNAJesus Sets Our Tone.We're All In The Same Boat.We Are Here For Good.This Is Not Our Party.We Don't Go It Alone.We Are Not Set In Our Ways.We See Beauty In Diversity.Our Best Days Are Ahead Of Us.We Don't Sweat The Small Stuff.CHASE OAKS CHURCH STAFF VALUESWe cultivate because we believe in the good that is to come.We collaborate because we are better together.We celebrate because we can.LEADERSHIP SKILLSCharacter - Being above reproachSelf-Leadership - Practicing rhythms that allow personal flourishingDrive - Relentlessly pursuing excellence based on one's unique purpose, values, strengths, and passionsJudgment - Demonstrating wisdom in actionInfluence - Impacting how other people think and act #J-18808-Ljbffr Chase-Oaks-Church