Creative Services CREATIVE DESIGNER 2

Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Posted Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 4:00 AM

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Creative Designer II position exists to support the in-house creative team at Focus on the Family. Creative Designer II will carry brand-aligned design work from concept to final delivery in collaboration with creative teammates. As the in-house creative team operates cross-departmentally, this position can interact directly with clients with grace, humility, and timeliness. Also, successfully prioritize projects (and adjust those priorities) to align with shifting organizational initiatives. This role has minimal oversight and requires strong organization, communication, and creative skills.

Collaboratively ideates concepts for new projects

Partners with Design Manager in project discovery, kick-off, and review meetings

Collaborates with teammates to carry deliverables from concept to final with minimal oversight

Revises design work when reviews come back

Packages and uploads completed projects for final delivery

Sets and adjusts priorities to align with organizational initiatives

Assists in the completion of creative briefs for incoming projects to guide work and reviews

Tracks time and posts work for review

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

Participates in creative activities and ideation

Reviews and provides feedback on the work of creative teammates

Assists in overall department initiatives such as integration, annual departmental planning, creative training, branding exercises, research, etc.

Performs other duties, including but not limited to duties as assigned, some of which may include the development and creation of a variety of copyrightable works (e.g., print, photography, voice work, film, music, visual arts, etc.) for distribution in any and all media and formats (such as television, radio, internet, wireless, DVD, satellite and digital) on a world-wide basis, all of which shall be for the benefit of Focus on the Family

Managerial Breadth/Scope of Job:

None

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

Fast-paced office environment with shifting priorities

Physical presence at the Colorado Springs campus

Balances the tension of managing legacy initiatives, then switching gears to support new initiatives with very tight deadlines

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Character/Spiritual:

Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2, “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us...”

Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer

Prays personally for Focus on the Family’s staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

Lives with integrity derived from Biblical values and demonstrates standards of conduct that meet or exceed company and/or legal requirements

Handles the stress associated with shifting priorities and multiple tasks

Team-oriented and responsive

Able to receive feedback well

Creative and forward-thinking

Capable of explaining personal processes and workflows

Separates creative work from personal identity

Knowledge/Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Communications-related major or equivalent experience

3-5years of graphic design and production art experience

A strong portfolio demonstrating design skills across print, digital, and social

Fluent in Adobe Creative Cloud software

Skills, Abilities, and Special Talents/Gifts:

Exceptional verbal, written communication, and presentation skills

Committed to skill growth and professional development

Constantly pursuing new skills and techniques

Self-directed, efficient, and dependable

Adaptable to new systems and processes

Receives candid (honest) feedback from teammates, supervisors, and clients

Quickly provides candid (honest) feedback on a variety of creative work

Stewardship Requirements:

Salary Range: $58,236 to $67,077/Yr.

Application Materials Instructions:

Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package.

Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage

Legal Shield/ID Shield Coverage

AFLAC

403B Retirement Plan

Vacation Time & Vacation Payout

Sick Time

Holidays

Service Awards

Community Service Days

Bookstore Discount

Fitness Center

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

Medical Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Tuition Reimbursement

Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

Note : This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

*Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits, except for:

Sick Time

Bookstore Discount

Fitness Center

Tentative Search Timeline:

Priority will be given to applications submitted by March 31, 2024. However, this posting will remain open until filled.

The potential employee start date is April 30, 2024 .

Posting contact email: [email protected]

Helping Families Thrive in Christ! Focus on the Family is a 501c3 Christian Non-Profit Ministry.

#J-18808-Ljbffr