Our church... is a non-denominational multi-site church with four St. Louis-area campuses where we gather each weekend to study this ancient story found in Scripture that is still transforming lives today. We believe church should be a place where believers in Jesus and skeptics can stand side-by-side to study truth and ask tough questions. We blend teaching and worship with art and technology to create a service where you can experience the message of Jesus in practical and life-changing ways.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER...is a full-time position that works alongside the Creative Team and the ministries of this church to conceptualize and create original and adapted visual print/web/digital support, ensuring unity with the vision of The Crossing. This position will bring exceptional concepts and designs that are equally relative and fresh on a regular basis. This position supports the weekend services and all other ministries of the church. The ideal candidate for this position is a professional with the right balance of creativity and technical ability. This person should be flexible, intelligent, committed to the creative industry, and passionate about his/her calling into ministry. The ideal candidate will be able to work in a varied, fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, solve problems creatively and effectively, be able to think creatively in a group setting, and must meet deadlines consistently through self-leadership and good time management. The Crossing provides an amazing benefit package and competitive pay and at 40 hours a week, this position is eligible for these benefits.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide original and adapted print/digital/web support for weekend experiences and other ministry areas of the church from inception to completion
- Identify new ways to communicate the gospel through profound design
- Production work including production of final designs for print/web based on the creative concept while maintaining the integrity of the original concept
- Review digital proofs for overall accuracy, clarity, content, registration, and color
- Typesetting copy, laying out pages, organizing digital files for out put
- Create mockups as needed; print, cut, mount posters/signs
- Communicate and maintain relationships with print reps, printers and suppliers, ensuring quality and timely delivery of final product
- Actively participate in weekly brainstorming and team meetings
WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent
- 3-7 years print/web/digital design experience
- Proven success leading campaigns/promotions
- Mastery of all the latest design tools, platforms, and versions of applicable software programs
- Expert in using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
- Experience creating event/experiential design a plus
- Computer skills: MAC OSX, Adobe Creative Suite
- Solid digital design portfolio that demonstrates a broad range of conceptual thinking and an ability to define the look and feel for integrated experiences
- Exceptional in brand development, design, layout, typography, and most recent design software
- Experience designing for events/experiences preferred
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, refined presentation skills, good listener
- Comfortable giving and receiving constructive criticism
- Enthusiastic about developing skills and abilities; life-long learner, resourceful, continually growing practical knowledge in all fields related to Creative
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Humble, experienced leader with solid work ethic
- Works well under pressure; has the ability to think and respond quickly maintaining close attention to detail
- Creative problem solver, enthusiastic about trying new ideas and pushing the design envelope, not afraid to think outside of the box
- Effective time management, promptness
- Flexible, teachable team player with ability to influence and inspire others to reach goals
- Self-directed, dependable, and reliable
- A passion for the arts that will impact lives for the kingdom of Christ
MUST HAVES FOR ALL STAFF AT THE CROSSING
- Attend a service at one of The Crossing campuses on a weekly basis
- Passionate about their relationship with God
- Baptized after making the thoughtful decision to follow Christ
- Regard the Bible as God's final authority in all areas of Christian life and desire to be wholly obedient to it
- Wholeheartedly affirm The Crossing's Statement of Faith, including our view on Baptism
- Live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles
APPLY TODAY AND SEE WHY THE CROSSING MAY BE A GREAT FIT FOR YOU!