Graphic Designer (Graphics Coordinator)
FULL-TIME, 40 HOURS/WEEK
Embrace Church is adding another passionate graphic designer to our growing Creative Team! This is a full-time role, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The role is a central position working 40 hours each week in support of our four physical locations and the overall brand of Embrace Church. The Graphics Coordinator is responsible for executing the design aesthetic of Embrace and helping lead, manage, and enhance the look and feel of Embrace through the direction of the Associate Creative Director.
Responsibilities
Collaborates with the Associate Director of Creative on the development & execution of all graphic design work including series art, ministries art (groups, missions, students and kids), social media assets, website, special events, and any other design needs that arise.
Sets up the Creative, Production & Speaking Teams for successful and smooth Sunday mornings through the preparation of accurate & compelling slide decks, rotator graphics and other Sunday morning-specific deliverables.
Coordinates design requests from all ministry areas; actively communicates and collaborates with other teams to fulfill requests in a timely & excellent way.
Assists with the ordering, pick up and delivery of print assets; helps with the installation of signage or entryway pieces.
Collaborates with the Communications Coordinator on graphics & content for social media.
Collaborates with Creative & Pastoral teams in brainstorming sessions.
Seeks out and innovates ways for Embrace to be a more creative experience. This includes art/design related to the Sunday morning experience including the parking lot, lobby, kids’ spaces and sanctuary.
Shoots and edits photos.
Manages all creative and photo files both during post-production and the archiving stage, ensuring efficient retrieval of archived files.
Manages multiple projects simultaneously and ensures the timely completion of deliverables.
Skills
Highly adaptable and willing to adjust as initiatives and direction changes.
Critical eye for detail.
Strong customer service skills. You’ll be working with almost every staff member at Embrace, helping to translate their needs into assets that help us relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage differing viewpoints so the final product remains true to the objective.
Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite with an emphasis in Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and InDesign. Experience with Lightroom is preferred.
Strong understanding of print requirements in regard to color, pixel density, layout, etc.
Experience with photography and photo editing strongly preferred.
A highly collaborative approach to work and creation, putting aside personal preferences to achieve the “best” idea.
Never settles for “good enough”, and always pushes toward excellence.
Big picture thinker and compelling storyteller.
Personal Qualities
An authentic follower of Christ who is pursuing the Lord with his/her heart, mind, and soul.
A life growing in all aspects of the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control).
Never pursuing second-rate, always pursuing excellence in everything.
Leader with strong leadership and organizational skills.
Self-motivated.
Hard-working, but loves to have fun.
Willing to go the extra mile.
Have the ability to create and foster a team environment and sense of unity among team members.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Passionate about reaching the next person for Jesus.
Detail-oriented.
Involved in the heart and life of Embrace (small group, events, etc.).
Become a partner of Embrace.
Compensation & Benefits:
Employment at Embrace includes a generous and competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance and a matching 403b program. Short-term & long-term disability benefits are also available. All employees also receive a generous PTO package, including 18 days of PTO for full-time employees, holiday pay, maternity/paternity leave and wellness benefits.
To apply: Simply email a cover letter, short statement of faith and resume to info@iamembrace.com
or mail to: Embrace Church, 2800 E 57th Street, Sioux Falls SD 57108
Contact: info@iamembrace.com or 605.271.3249 with any questions or comments. Learn more at iamembrace.com
