What are the responsibilities and job description for the Designer Job at Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola position at Pensacola Christian College?
Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service
Designer
The Designer 1 develops and oversees products for Abeka, Joyful Life, Rejoice Music, Abeka Collegiate Division, or Abeka Academy from concept to completion. The Designer should research appropriate designs, choose creative type, create effective color schemes, and coordinate with the production team to ensure the correct completion of projects.
Research Designs
Read the corresponding text and meet with the Writer / Editor to obtain a full understanding of the product. Find five sources to inspire the design. Develop original themed layouts for the book using effective design elements, art, photos, type, and colors. Verify the Abeka parameters for the product. Create exciting designs that bring energy to the pages.
Design Creative Type
Design book titles for various covers. Choose type in the headings and body text that is appropriate for grade level. Pick inviting fonts that will draw students and teachers in.
Create Effective Color Schemes
Use strong triad color schemes. Strive to coordinate colors well and pick colors that are up to date. Effectively implement color moods and color appropriateness for each grade level.
Coordinate with Artists and Illustrators
Oversee Production Artists to complete the layout of text. Work with Illustrators to develop age and theme-appropriate art. With Production Artists' help, creatively balance items on pages to make attractive spreads. Complete projects in a timely manner to meet all deadlines.
FLSA Status - Scanning (Non-exempt)
Education
BA : Graphic Design (Required), MFA
Work Experience
2 years in design
Physical Requirements and Skills
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop, Deadline Management, Learning Quickly, Microsoft Office, Operate standard office equipment, Stamina to perform typical office functions
- Mission and Purpose -Understands and implements the mission and purpose of the ministry within their workplace.
- Character -Is authentic, fair, and honest in all interactions; shows integrity and humility; keeps confidences.
- Ownership -Performs work efficiently and accurately; needs minimal supervision; accepts coaching and guidance.
- Initiative -Shows interest and takes action without being prompted; is motivated and resourceful in achieving results.
- Flexibility -Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior and work methods in response to work needs.
- Learning -Masters new technical and business knowledge; constantly seeks self-improvement by increasing skills and abilities.
- Team Work -Gets along well with others; actively participates on the team by sharing responsibilities and ideas.
- Competence -Has the skills and experience required to do the job; keeps up to date on knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Customer Experience -Delivers great customer experiences; listens well; provides friendly and helpful assistance.
- Attendance -Reports to work on time as scheduled.
- Professionalism -Dresses appropriately for work; conducts themselves in a courteous, professional manner.
Ideal candidates must be born-again Christians and must be dedicated to training young people for serving God; and must desire to educate students based on biblical values and be committed to excellence as a Christian educator who glorifies Christ as the source of all wisdom and knowledge. Applicants must agree with Pensacola Christian College's Mission, Purpose & Objectives, Doctrinal Position, Philosophy of Education, and Faculty & Staff Commitments. We reserve the right to fill this role at a higher / lower grade level based on ministry needs. An assessment may be required to be considered for this position.
