FTE - Designer

• Overseeing all design elements, from the conception to final delivery.
• Having hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite and other design software.
• Using their strong eye for aesthetics and visual details to ensure a quality final product.
• Listening to design needs, coming up with ideas and communicating them to other members of the team.
• Maintaining high standards of quality and making sure only the best work is released to the employer or client.
• Collaborating across the team to drive up standards of digital creativity.
• Conceptualize, plan, and produce print, digital, and multimedia projects consistent with the Seminary’s brand and standards.
• Provide graphic design and layout for print and digital deliverables, including advertising materials, viewbooks, campus signage, campus publications, billboards, banners, brochures, invitations, programs, and flyers (among other items.)
• Provide graphic design elements for landing pages, web ads, email campaigns, and other digital projects.
• Review provided materials to determine print worthy file requirements are met and have a clear understanding of pre-press production expectations for all projects to provide accurate files to the printer.
• With guidance from the Lead Design Manager of Marketing & Communications and other more experienced designers, develop and uphold processes for the department to take any project from concept through completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant must be familiar with and uphold DTS’s doctrinal positions.
• The applicant will have excellent relational and communication skills (verbal and written), be self-motivated, organized, and have a passion to not only strategize, but execute the work.
• Possess the ability to absorb and apply constructive criticism from peers and internal departments to create excellent materials that meet a variety of needs and audiences
• Must be able to think big picture and come up with creative ideas having excellent type and layout skills paired with a strong design aesthetic.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.), and ability to work on the Mac with some PC based programs (Word/Pages, Excel/Numbers, PowerPoint/Keynote) as needed.
• Must be collaborative, creative, show design initiative and innovation, and have a keen eye for detail and editorial/visual design care.
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility are required to meet deadlines, efficiently managing overlapping deadlines and rush projects, producing fresh and current styles while incorporating institution branding guidelines.
• Must have a strong print background/experience to be able to take a project from concept through packaging for printer and be comfortable with press checks.
• Must have a strong background in Photoshop, experienced and confident with color correction and image cleanup/manipulation
• A strong design portfolio of independently completed projects required
• A self-starter who can work independently and quickly as well as on a team, being responsible in all areas of the project and accountable for their work and the work of other designers.
• A growing and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and a commitment to serve by living to make Jesus visible through the work of DTS.

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree in graphic design/communications-related area is required, and 0-3 years of practical experience.
• Prior experience in a marketing or ad agency setting preferred.
• Competence in digital marketing and digital advertising, web graphic design.
• Deep understanding of trends in design across all platforms and channels.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25lbs at a time.
• Frequent movement around campus and walking between buildings.