Graphic Designer

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Collaborate and brainstorm with the team to develop marketing plans and fundraising strategies for the organization, particularly with regard to visual representation of the brand in marketing efforts.
• Assist team in a unified understanding of the target audience, personas, and key organizational relationships.
• Refine and advocate for the organization’s brand integrity and communication standards
• Draft creative briefs with the team to determine the overall scope of projects.
• Generate/Identify brand messages and their strategic implementation in order to expand UGM’s donor base and increase the quality of our existing donors’ experience.
• Cultivate relationships throughout the ministry to develop meaningful, effective communications and bridge the connection between the organization and our audiences.

• Conceptualize and create visual communications for multi-level campaigns, events, print media, video and online platforms.
• Take direction from the marketing director in regard to design and brand tonality.
• Create and present mock-ups as needed for team members or leadership to confirm final concepts.
• Collaborate with the team to design a strong user experience across all platforms.
• Work with printers and outside vendors to determine production goals and limitations.
• Coordinate and prepare designs for print production, ensuring high-quality printed materials.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry best practices, trends, and software developments.
• Recruit volunteers, train, and coordinate participation in graphic design, production, organization, and photography.
• Assist other team members as needed and seek opportunities for cross-training.

• Take photos as needed for designs and media, maintaining a brand-consistent editing style
• Determine photographic direction and implementation based on team’s communication strategies
• Coordinate photo shoots to be executed by other staff members or volunteer photographers as needed, providing shot lists and direction.
• Maintain systems for editing, storing photos and equipment usage.
• Assist and collaborate with multimedia producer in video production and coordinating visuals
• Maintain knowledge of current industry best practices and technology developments.

• Committed Christian, interested in being part of a ministry for the poor, homeless, drug addicted and mentally ill. Grounded in the Christian faith as a mature, active member of the body of Christ. In accordance with Union Gospel Mission Statement of Purpose, Statement of Vision and Statement of Faith.
• Experience in graphic design, fundraising, and marketing and communications, preferably in an office environment.
• Proficiency in design software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• Strong understanding of design principles: Typography, color theory, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Strong communication skills - verbal, written, photography and visual arts.
• Strong Interpersonal skills - exercise compassion and discernment while modeling the teachings of Jesus Christ.
• Knowledge of print production process and details related to file preparation, proofing, and quality control.
• A strong eye for detail to ensure designs are clean, accurate, and professional.
• Able and willing to honor the leadership, chain of command, standards and ministry objectives of Union Gospel Mission.
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe design software, web CMS, CRM software); able to design for web and print, complete documents, and accurately record information. Willing to continue education as needed or required.
• Must have a teachable spirit and the ability to multi-task, listen, and make sound decisions in alignment with UGM’s purpose.
• Minimum four years of sobriety, if in recovery.
• Insightful, trustworthy, honest, reliable, model appropriate boundaries, and strong work ethic.
• Criminal background check clearance – required.

• Work is primarily indoors and may require sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and going from building to building - Continuously.
• Requires a sustained level of high energy, stamina, and the ability to move about all of the facilities on a regular and ongoing basis – frequently.
• Requires the ability to hear, see, and speak clearly – continuously.

• Macintosh Computer, Adobe Creative Software (primarily InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom and XD), MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Office 365, Virtuous CRM, UKG HR software.
• DSLR Camera and lighting equipment
• Projector and AV equipment
• HubSpot

• AA or Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field and 3 years related experience.

• Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in all of the ministry activities of Union Gospel Mission.
• Subscribe to Union Gospel Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications for Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
• Adhere to Union Gospel Mission Employee Handbook.

Summary of Benefits:

• Two hundred and eight hours paid time off per year to include 6 major holidays. (160 hours of PTO for Full-Time)
• Employees (and their families) have availability of medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Long Term Disability.
• FSA available first of the year following 1 year anniversary.
• 403(b) plan, with company matching after 1 year.