American Bible Society
Senior Brand Designer
American Bible Society, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117
Job Summary:
The Senior Brand Designer is responsible for the visual identity of American Bible Society. You will design creative visual content for web, print, and video media, and you will ensure American Bible Society's visual storytelling is compelling and consistent across all channels, for all audiences.
Reporting directly to the Director of Digital Content and Creative, you will play a critical role in shaping the creative strategy of American Bible Society and will be primarily responsible for executing that strategy throughout all visual media. Your work will advance ourfundraising, marketing, and public relations goals, while raising the profile of American Bible Society and the Bible cause in American culture. Your goals will include increased digital engagement, lead generation, and targeted web traffic, and you will work alongside our fundraising teams to ensure they have the creative and visual assets needed to present a compelling case for our Bible ministry.
The Senior Brand Designer will have a holistic view of branding and visual design that understands and applies best practices across disciplines, including nonprofit fundraising, mass marketing, direct response, PR, social media engagement, and web development. You will design work for diverse audiences including donors, ministry partners, social media followers, Bible engagers, and curious visitors engaging with our mission and the Bible cause for the first time.
Minimum Spiritual and Personal Commitment:Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.Identify with and participate in a Christian church and proactively seek to grow in their Christian faith.Actively participate in organizational prayer, devotional times, and organization-wide events.Maintain an exemplary standard of Christian ethics, behavior, and conduct within ABS and in their public and private life outside of ABS and always uphold ABS' Standards of Conduct and Affirmation of Biblical Community.Demonstrate Christian maturity in all interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles.Actively incorporate their faith in all aspects of their daily work.Key Responsibilities:
Work alongside the Senior Manager of Brand Creative and Director of Communications to execute on creative strategies for fundraising, marketing, and advertising.Uphold existing brand guidelines and work to refine these guidelines in response to user data, evolving visual trends, shifts in technology, and repositioning of communications strategies.Design compelling and effective mid and major donor collateral, including custom proposals, brochures, event invitations, and annual reports.Design Record magazine and, in coordination with the Manager of Digital Content, define the creative and visual strategy for this flagship communication.Assist internal partners in upholding brand standards by developing easy-to-use templates, such as for PPT presentations, letters, mass emails, or editable PDFs.Deliver compelling creative content across all visual media, including print, webpages, email, and social media.Tailor the visual experience of ABS ministry for diverse audiences, including mass donors, signature donors, church and ministry leaders, beneficiaries, and the general public.Coordinate with teammates and internal/external partners to ensure deadlines and expectations are consistently met.Establish shot lists and photography scenarios and communicate asset capture needs to the photo/video team and other Marketing teammates.Develop and refine corporate identity marks and logos.Keep pace with current design trends, digital design applications, and creative skill sets.Maintain creative files to be organized and accessible to ABS staff.Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related fieldExperience:
Minimum of 5 years' experience in web and graphic designTechnical Skills:
Technical expertise in web design, graphic design (digital and print), and video editing/production.Proficiency with web and graphic design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and Canva.Ability to create visual content for diverse digital platforms, including bespoke landing pages, X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Vibe, etc.Experience with digital postproduction for print, color correction techniques, and knowledge of editing in multiple color profiles.Comprehensive understanding of visual assets including file formats, sizes, applications, and terminology.
Key Competencies:
All ABS staff must demonstrate the following skills:
Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.Demonstrate the following skills for your role:
Communication Skills:
Complex Communication: Proficient in communicating complex ideas to various stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
Teamwork and Collaboration:
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leads teams effectively, builds strong team dynamics, and fosters a collaborative organizational culture.
Cultural Competence and Inclusion:
Cultural Awareness: Respects and values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Service Orientation:
Service Solutions: Understands service recipients' needs, develops solutions to meet those needs, and builds relationships.
Adaptability and Flexibility:
Responsive Adjustment: Adjusts strategies based on new information, remains flexible in dynamic environments.
Time Management and Organization:
Efficient Coordination: Prioritizes tasks, manages multiple projects, and ensures team deadlines are met.
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:
Analytical Problem Solving: Analyzes complex problems, develops solutions, and makes decisions independently.
Leadership and Initiative:
Team Leadership: Guides and supports team members to achieve goals.
Strategic Thinking and Decision Making:
Strategic Alignment: Develops plans that align with team objectives and organizational goals.
Continuous Learning and Development:
Self-Development: Seeks out opportunities to learn and grow skills.
Innovation and Creativity:
Creative Thinking: Suggests new ideas and approaches to tasks.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
For a Senior Brand Designer, the typical physical demands and work environment generally include:
Physical Demands:
Sitting for Extended Periods: The role primarily involves desk work, requiring long periods of sitting.Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, mouse, and other office equipment.Visual Acuity: Prolonged periods of working on a computer screen, requiring good eyesight for detailed design work.Repetitive Motions: Repetitive tasks such as typing, clicking, and using design tools.Occasional Lifting: May involve lifting lightweight materials (e.g., laptops, documents) typically up to 10-15 pounds.Work Environment:
Office Environment: Typically operates in a standard office setting, which may include an open-plan workspace, private office, or remote work environment.Noise Level: Generally low to moderate, consistent with standard office environments.Collaborative Setting: Frequent collaboration with other team members, which might include face-to-face meetings, video conferences, or team brainstorming sessions.Deadline-Driven: The role often involves working under tight deadlines, which may occasionally require extended hours or work on weekends.American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and ensuring a workplace free from discrimination. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of their job.
Office Location:
ABS Headquarters - Old City PhiladelphiaRemote - Possible for top candidatesCore Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Travel Required: Some travel possible.Additional Information:
Background Check:
Candidates must pass a background check as a condition of employment. This may include criminal history, credit check, and verification of employment and education history.Reference Checks:
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory reference checks.Eligibility to Work:
Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.Affirmation of Biblical Community:
Candidates must sign and agree to uphold the ABS Affirmation of Biblical Community as a condition of employment.
American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, created in the image of God, and strive to reflect Christ's love and justice in our employment practices.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is rooted in our Christian faith and values, which call us to love and respect all people.
As a faith-based organization, we require employees to affirm and uphold our Christian beliefs as a condition of employment. This requirement is consistent with our mission and ensures that our work environment aligns with our core values and deeply held religious principles.
The Senior Brand Designer is responsible for the visual identity of American Bible Society. You will design creative visual content for web, print, and video media, and you will ensure American Bible Society's visual storytelling is compelling and consistent across all channels, for all audiences.
Reporting directly to the Director of Digital Content and Creative, you will play a critical role in shaping the creative strategy of American Bible Society and will be primarily responsible for executing that strategy throughout all visual media. Your work will advance ourfundraising, marketing, and public relations goals, while raising the profile of American Bible Society and the Bible cause in American culture. Your goals will include increased digital engagement, lead generation, and targeted web traffic, and you will work alongside our fundraising teams to ensure they have the creative and visual assets needed to present a compelling case for our Bible ministry.
The Senior Brand Designer will have a holistic view of branding and visual design that understands and applies best practices across disciplines, including nonprofit fundraising, mass marketing, direct response, PR, social media engagement, and web development. You will design work for diverse audiences including donors, ministry partners, social media followers, Bible engagers, and curious visitors engaging with our mission and the Bible cause for the first time.
Minimum Spiritual and Personal Commitment:Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.Identify with and participate in a Christian church and proactively seek to grow in their Christian faith.Actively participate in organizational prayer, devotional times, and organization-wide events.Maintain an exemplary standard of Christian ethics, behavior, and conduct within ABS and in their public and private life outside of ABS and always uphold ABS' Standards of Conduct and Affirmation of Biblical Community.Demonstrate Christian maturity in all interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles.Actively incorporate their faith in all aspects of their daily work.Key Responsibilities:
Work alongside the Senior Manager of Brand Creative and Director of Communications to execute on creative strategies for fundraising, marketing, and advertising.Uphold existing brand guidelines and work to refine these guidelines in response to user data, evolving visual trends, shifts in technology, and repositioning of communications strategies.Design compelling and effective mid and major donor collateral, including custom proposals, brochures, event invitations, and annual reports.Design Record magazine and, in coordination with the Manager of Digital Content, define the creative and visual strategy for this flagship communication.Assist internal partners in upholding brand standards by developing easy-to-use templates, such as for PPT presentations, letters, mass emails, or editable PDFs.Deliver compelling creative content across all visual media, including print, webpages, email, and social media.Tailor the visual experience of ABS ministry for diverse audiences, including mass donors, signature donors, church and ministry leaders, beneficiaries, and the general public.Coordinate with teammates and internal/external partners to ensure deadlines and expectations are consistently met.Establish shot lists and photography scenarios and communicate asset capture needs to the photo/video team and other Marketing teammates.Develop and refine corporate identity marks and logos.Keep pace with current design trends, digital design applications, and creative skill sets.Maintain creative files to be organized and accessible to ABS staff.Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related fieldExperience:
Minimum of 5 years' experience in web and graphic designTechnical Skills:
Technical expertise in web design, graphic design (digital and print), and video editing/production.Proficiency with web and graphic design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, and Canva.Ability to create visual content for diverse digital platforms, including bespoke landing pages, X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Vibe, etc.Experience with digital postproduction for print, color correction techniques, and knowledge of editing in multiple color profiles.Comprehensive understanding of visual assets including file formats, sizes, applications, and terminology.
Key Competencies:
All ABS staff must demonstrate the following skills:
Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.Demonstrate the following skills for your role:
Communication Skills:
Complex Communication: Proficient in communicating complex ideas to various stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
Teamwork and Collaboration:
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leads teams effectively, builds strong team dynamics, and fosters a collaborative organizational culture.
Cultural Competence and Inclusion:
Cultural Awareness: Respects and values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Service Orientation:
Service Solutions: Understands service recipients' needs, develops solutions to meet those needs, and builds relationships.
Adaptability and Flexibility:
Responsive Adjustment: Adjusts strategies based on new information, remains flexible in dynamic environments.
Time Management and Organization:
Efficient Coordination: Prioritizes tasks, manages multiple projects, and ensures team deadlines are met.
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:
Analytical Problem Solving: Analyzes complex problems, develops solutions, and makes decisions independently.
Leadership and Initiative:
Team Leadership: Guides and supports team members to achieve goals.
Strategic Thinking and Decision Making:
Strategic Alignment: Develops plans that align with team objectives and organizational goals.
Continuous Learning and Development:
Self-Development: Seeks out opportunities to learn and grow skills.
Innovation and Creativity:
Creative Thinking: Suggests new ideas and approaches to tasks.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
For a Senior Brand Designer, the typical physical demands and work environment generally include:
Physical Demands:
Sitting for Extended Periods: The role primarily involves desk work, requiring long periods of sitting.Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, mouse, and other office equipment.Visual Acuity: Prolonged periods of working on a computer screen, requiring good eyesight for detailed design work.Repetitive Motions: Repetitive tasks such as typing, clicking, and using design tools.Occasional Lifting: May involve lifting lightweight materials (e.g., laptops, documents) typically up to 10-15 pounds.Work Environment:
Office Environment: Typically operates in a standard office setting, which may include an open-plan workspace, private office, or remote work environment.Noise Level: Generally low to moderate, consistent with standard office environments.Collaborative Setting: Frequent collaboration with other team members, which might include face-to-face meetings, video conferences, or team brainstorming sessions.Deadline-Driven: The role often involves working under tight deadlines, which may occasionally require extended hours or work on weekends.American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and ensuring a workplace free from discrimination. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of their job.
Office Location:
ABS Headquarters - Old City PhiladelphiaRemote - Possible for top candidatesCore Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Travel Required: Some travel possible.Additional Information:
Background Check:
Candidates must pass a background check as a condition of employment. This may include criminal history, credit check, and verification of employment and education history.Reference Checks:
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory reference checks.Eligibility to Work:
Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.Affirmation of Biblical Community:
Candidates must sign and agree to uphold the ABS Affirmation of Biblical Community as a condition of employment.
American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, created in the image of God, and strive to reflect Christ's love and justice in our employment practices.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is rooted in our Christian faith and values, which call us to love and respect all people.
As a faith-based organization, we require employees to affirm and uphold our Christian beliefs as a condition of employment. This requirement is consistent with our mission and ensures that our work environment aligns with our core values and deeply held religious principles.