Creative Services CREATIVE DESIGNER 2
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 4:00 AM
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.
The Creative Designer II position exists to support the in-house creative team at Focus on the Family. Creative Designer II will carry brand-aligned design work from concept to final delivery in collaboration with creative teammates. As the in-house creative team operates cross-departmentally, this position can interact directly with clients with grace, humility, and timeliness. Also, successfully prioritize projects (and adjust those priorities) to align with shifting organizational initiatives. This role has minimal oversight and requires strong organization, communication, and creative skills.
Collaboratively ideates concepts for new projects
Partners with Design Manager in project discovery, kick-off, and review meetings
Collaborates with teammates to carry deliverables from concept to final with minimal oversight
Revises design work when reviews come back
Packages and uploads completed projects for final delivery
Sets and adjusts priorities to align with organizational initiatives
Assists in the completion of creative briefs for incoming projects to guide work and reviews
Tracks time and posts work for review
Other Duties/Responsibilities:
Participates in creative activities and ideation
Reviews and provides feedback on the work of creative teammates
Assists in overall department initiatives such as integration, annual departmental planning, creative training, branding exercises, research, etc.
Performs other duties, including but not limited to duties as assigned, some of which may include the development and creation of a variety of copyrightable works (e.g., print, photography, voice work, film, music, visual arts, etc.) for distribution in any and all media and formats (such as television, radio, internet, wireless, DVD, satellite and digital) on a world-wide basis, all of which shall be for the benefit of Focus on the Family
Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:
None
Working Environment/Physical Requirements:
Fast-paced office environment with shifting priorities
Physical presence at the Colorado Springs campus
Balances the tension of managing legacy initiatives, then switching gears to support new initiatives with very tight deadlines
JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Character/Spiritual:
Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”
Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer
Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer
Lives with integrity derived from Biblical values and demonstrates standards of conduct that meet or exceed company and/or legal requirements
Handles the stress associated with shifting priorities and multiple tasks
Team-oriented and responsive
Able to receive feedback well
Creative and forward-thinking
Capable of explaining personal processes and workflows
Separates creative work from personal identity
Knowledge/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Communications-related major or equivalent experience
3-5years of graphic design and production art experience
A strong portfolio demonstrating design skills across print, digital, and social
Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud software
Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:
Exceptional verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
Committed to skill growth and professional development
Constantly pursuing new skills and techniques
Self-directed, efficient, and dependable
Adaptable to new systems and processes
Receives candid (honest) feedback from teammates, supervisors, and clients
Quickly provides candid (honest) feedback on a variety of creative work
Stewardship Requirements:
Salary Range: $58,236 to $67,077/Yr.
Application Materials Instructions:
Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.
Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.
Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:
Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage
AFLAC
403B Retirement Plan
Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
Sick Time
Holidays
Service Awards
Community Service Days
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:
Medical Plan
Vision Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Tuition Reimbursement
Warehouse Membership Reimbursement
Note : This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.
*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:
Sick Time
Bookstore Discount
Fitness Center
Tentative Search Timeline:
Priority will be given to applications submitted by March 31, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.
The potential employee start date is April 30, 2024 .
Posting contact email: [email protected]
Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.
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