Job Opportunity: Creative Graphic Designer
National Christian Foundation (NCF) is the world's largest Christian charitable giving ministry and the 9th-largest U.S. charity, granting over $6 billion to over 40,000 ministries, churches, and other charities since 1982. We provide innovative giving solutions
for givers, advisors, and ministries. We mobilize resources and inspire biblical generosity so that every person may be reached and restored through the love of Christ. We specialize in helping Christian givers give more and give more wisely through our NCF
Giving Fund and our Asset-Based Giving solutions. We combine a faith-based approach and like-minded local presence with the support and expertise of a trusted national organization.
General Description:
The Creative Graphic Designer would assist the Marketing and Communications department with any layout and design projects including collateral, presentations, reports, web/social media graphics, emails, event signage, and advertisements. This role also
manages our digital photography library, helps maintain NCF’s brand standards, and interacts with outside vendors to produce a project.
Reports to: Creative Chief Officer
Management/Supervision: None
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science or Arts Degree (preferred) with a related design or art concentration
- Minimum three (3) years of prior design experience in a professional environment preferred
- Marketing or communications experience necessary
- Background/education in layout and design
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Strong creative/artistic competencies
- Experience/expertise in the following software/skills:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Illustrator
- Keynote
- HTML/website management
- Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites
Duties & Responsibilities
Graphic Design
- Work to ensure NCF’s brand and quality standards are adhered to throughout the process
- Meet with team members to discuss the objectives and requirements of each project
- Accurately estimate the time required to complete the work
- Edit or refine existing designs or templates
- Design new print or electronic communications
- Update and refine Power Point decks, collateral, and other media for internal and external use.
- Prepare rough drafts of material based on an agreed brief
- Proofread to produce accurate and high-quality work
- Research and recommend fonts, photography, etc. for design pieces
- Manage online photography/video library
Strategic Thinking
- Participate with other marketing and communications staff on brainstorming projects, publications, or other initiatives
- Bring additional strategic value to conversations and projects, providing options and ideas for creativity, enhancement, and expansion
- Propose new solutions and creative ideas surrounding any aspects of our work
Other Duties as Assigned
If you are interested in serving at NCF, please apply online at
www.nationalchristian.com
Applicants should be sure and read more about NCF’s
vision,
mission, and beliefs
