WordOnFire.org
Senior Designer
WordOnFire.org, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, us, 60009
Senior Designer
Reports to Brand Director
The Senior Designer is responsible for taking on a variety of high-exposure design projects within the scope of the ministry’s evangelical efforts, including but not limited to: editorial and cover design for books, digital designs for online campaigns, art selection for Word on Fire Institute course content, collateral material for conferences, printed material for mass distribution, web design, and the creation of new materials based on existing content. The Senior Designer will take a design brief, organize the project and junior designers, and oversee it from concept to delivery, either by way of digital launch or through selected print vendors. The Senior Designer will work closely with the publishing, marketing, development, distribution, and Institute teams.Location:
RemoteEmployment Type:
Full-timePlease submit samples of your work with your application.
Responsibilities
Design book covers
Present design concepts to individuals, teams, and departments, clearly articulating design rationale and creative processes
Provide recommendations for the layout, typography, print materials, and overall design of trade books
Partner with the internal technology team to provide visual web design for various ministry initiatives (basic coding experience is helpful though not required)
Assist with branding and creation of collateral material for the ministry’s on-location conferences, including banners, programs, and promotional materials
Conceptualize new design-led products based upon Bishop Barron and Word on Fire’s existing offerings and content
Oversee a team of freelance or internal designers when required for specific projects
Conceptualize and recommend new design approaches to marketing materials/emails
Contribute regular article designs to periodicals ( Evangelization & Culture
journal)
Ensure that all design outputs align with the ministry’s visual identity and brand guidelines
Select appropriate art and photography that represents the style and ethos of Word on Fire
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related area, or equivalent experience
5 years’ experience in graphic design
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, with exemplary skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign
Results-oriented, independent self-starter, and expert time manager
Great organizational skills with close attention to detail
Ability to manage direct report(s) and freelancers to meet all graphic/marketing deadlines
Ability to consistently produce quality design in a timely fashion and defend design decisions to other departments
Ongoing knowledge of the latest design trends
Experience with acquiring rights and permissions associated with artistic assets used by the ministry
Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire
Desired Qualifications
Ability to work closely with the technology team to create files according to UX/UI principles to be used in all forms of digital marketing
Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire
Familiarity with trends in typography and type development
Mission
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.Employee Benefits
Word on Fire offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:Competitive compensation
Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!
Reports to Brand Director
The Senior Designer is responsible for taking on a variety of high-exposure design projects within the scope of the ministry’s evangelical efforts, including but not limited to: editorial and cover design for books, digital designs for online campaigns, art selection for Word on Fire Institute course content, collateral material for conferences, printed material for mass distribution, web design, and the creation of new materials based on existing content. The Senior Designer will take a design brief, organize the project and junior designers, and oversee it from concept to delivery, either by way of digital launch or through selected print vendors. The Senior Designer will work closely with the publishing, marketing, development, distribution, and Institute teams.Location:
RemoteEmployment Type:
Full-timePlease submit samples of your work with your application.
Responsibilities
Design book covers
Present design concepts to individuals, teams, and departments, clearly articulating design rationale and creative processes
Provide recommendations for the layout, typography, print materials, and overall design of trade books
Partner with the internal technology team to provide visual web design for various ministry initiatives (basic coding experience is helpful though not required)
Assist with branding and creation of collateral material for the ministry’s on-location conferences, including banners, programs, and promotional materials
Conceptualize new design-led products based upon Bishop Barron and Word on Fire’s existing offerings and content
Oversee a team of freelance or internal designers when required for specific projects
Conceptualize and recommend new design approaches to marketing materials/emails
Contribute regular article designs to periodicals ( Evangelization & Culture
journal)
Ensure that all design outputs align with the ministry’s visual identity and brand guidelines
Select appropriate art and photography that represents the style and ethos of Word on Fire
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related area, or equivalent experience
5 years’ experience in graphic design
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, with exemplary skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign
Results-oriented, independent self-starter, and expert time manager
Great organizational skills with close attention to detail
Ability to manage direct report(s) and freelancers to meet all graphic/marketing deadlines
Ability to consistently produce quality design in a timely fashion and defend design decisions to other departments
Ongoing knowledge of the latest design trends
Experience with acquiring rights and permissions associated with artistic assets used by the ministry
Commitment to the mission of Word on Fire
Desired Qualifications
Ability to work closely with the technology team to create files according to UX/UI principles to be used in all forms of digital marketing
Familiarity with the work of Bishop Robert Barron and Word on Fire
Familiarity with trends in typography and type development
Mission
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith.Word on Fire is founded upon and intent on prioritizing its Catholic religious mission and principles above all else. Word on Fire's religious mission may therefore require that it make employment decisions based on an individual's religion and adherence to the principles of the Catholic Church.Employee Benefits
Word on Fire offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:Competitive compensation
Several 100% Word on Fire-paid insurance benefits: life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Other insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
A retirement plan with a 3% target employer contribution
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
Access to Word on Fire’s incredible wealth of content and resources and more!