Senior Graphic Designer

Report to Vice President of Communications & Brand Strategy

Department Communications - Institutional Relation

FLSA Status Salary Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

To support the vision and mission of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College (Midwestern) by creating stunning visual solutions for design projects which creatively communicate our story while upholding the brand standards for the institution.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage the visual identity of Midwestern by creating graphics to effectively communicate the desired message and support the overall communication strategies, goals, and brand guidelines of the institution.
• Maintain brand consistency across all communication.
• Provide team feedback to form a cohesive look and feel between multiple designers.
• Create eye-catching designs to effectively support the brand
• Contribute to the design discovery processes through brainstorming, creative strategies, and team meetings, while ensuring brand consistency.
• Solve creative problems at the conceptual level for various channels and mediums.
• Stay up to date on design trends ensure relevancy from an aesthetic perspective.
• Continue to learn and work toward mastery in the three main design programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• Maintain a strong attention to detail from a technical perspective.
• Provide production support for projects, campaigns, and initiatives
• Utilize production skills including designing and producing production-ready files quickly and accurately and performing press-checks as needed
• Work with the project manager on file proof sign offs to ensure quality control.
• Manage projects, adhering to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Work closely with videography, photography, editors, web development, social media, internal clients, and any related external vendor, such as printers.
• Execute print/collateral projects from start to finish
• Work with the Director of Marketing to develop plans and designs for digital and print advertisements.
• Meet weekly with the creative team to discuss projects and brainstorm creative ideas.

QUALIFICATIONS

A self-starter, collaborative at heart and continuously pursues new trends and innovative designs while understanding institutional goals and strategy, brand guidelines, creative storytelling, and project parameters.

Including, but not limited to:

• Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God
• Exemplify the values of the Institutional Relations division:

Hungry: Hungry team members are passionate about progress.

Humble: Humble team members are eager to serve.

Smart: Smart team members are exceptionally wise in how they deal with both people and projects.

Happy and Hopeful: Happy and hopeful team members are kind, encouraging, and optimistic.

• Undergraduate degree in graphic design, communications, or related field preferred
• Minimum three (3) years graphic design experience preferred
• Able to solve complex design problems
• Must work collaboratively as part of a creative team
• Display exceptional conceptual and design skills.
• Possess a knowledgeable foundation in layout, typography, color, balance, composition, and current design trends.
• Maintain discipline to consistently apply and enforce style and brand guidelines.
• Understand digital and print requirements.
• Able to respond professionally to direction, constructive critique, and client feedback.
• Able to prioritize, problem solve, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess a strong attention to detail
• Must take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision.
• Willing to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as a part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A positive attitude
• Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record
• Eligible to work in the United States

REQUIREMENTS

Must submit portfolio of design work, cover letter, and resume. Portfolio may be submitted as a PDF, a link to a shared folder, or a portfolio website. Any questions regarding portfolio submission should be submitted via the Paylocity app

BENEFIT PACKAGE

Full-Time employees are offered a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Telehealth
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Employer Paid Life & AD/D for the employee as well as dependents
• Voluntary Life & AD/D
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement
• Paid Sick Leave and PTO
• MBTS / Spurgeon College Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
• Access to campus cafeteria and coffee shop
• Access to campus gymnasium, exercise facilities, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
• Occasionally design coverage for events may be required outside regular office hours
• Shared office environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at a desk or computer station
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Able lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.