What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visual Communications Specialist position at Westminster Theological Seminary?
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Visual Communications Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality visual content that aligns with our brand's mission and values.
Responsibilities
- Design creative collateral to meet deadlines, including digital ads, web banners, brochures, mailers, flyers, email templates, social media content, animated GIFs, video illustrations/animations, and other relevant materials
- Collaborate with teammates on ideation, editing, and execution as needed
- Create storyboards, mockups, and illustration files with design notes for animation projects; partner with our videographer to develop visually compelling video projects
- Maintain knowledge of design programs and trends to ensure quality standards are met and that our brand is represented in a way that is relevant and effective
- Monitor competitor ads and digital collateral to evaluate strategic design opportunities for our marketing initiatives
- Evaluate and ensure that all creative collateral adheres to our brand guide
- Maintain organized file system on DropBox or Google Drive to promote easy team-wide access of assets
Requirements
- Professional graphic design experience required. Prior experience in generating design materials for digital marketing purposes preferred
- Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (required: Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects)
- The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines
- Comfort developing print and digital collateral for use across a variety of channels
- A natural design style that lends itself to our brand guidelines, and limited need for coaching to maintain and expand this look across various mediums
- A proactive nature and creative mindset
- Familiarity with the audiences of and content produced for Christian organizations such as Bible Project, Ligonier, Desiring God, and The Gospel Coalition a plus
- Applicant must provide their portfolio and/or examples of prior work with their resume and job application. Please include a link to your website if you have one
