Graphic Designer

Position Summary: High Desert Church (HDC) is seeking an experienced graphic designer to join its Communications Team. The graphic designer will work as part of the Communications Team to develop and implement design solutions for ministries, worship services, special events, and more.

This position will work on a variety of print, digital media, and web projects at various stages of a project’s life cycle, including conceptualization, proof of concept, design, production, and delivery for our ministry departments.

Principal Working Relationships: This role reports to the Creative Minister, but shares responsibility in supporting the overall success and effectiveness of communication for HDC.

 Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Support the design needs of the various ministries, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Assist in the creative development of major projects, weekend series, events, holidays, etc.
• Digital content — series art, event branding, social media images, ministry branding, etc.   
• Print collateral — programs, event postcards, banners, signage, etc.
• Maintain HDC branding across all platforms.
• Perform high-quality, on time, detailed work with minimum supervision under deadlines.
• Able to manage feedback from multiple parties and deal with last minute changes.
• Foster a positive, proactive, collaborative, and creative work atmosphere.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings, weekly prayer groups, monthly staff breakfast, annual Board/Staff Retreat, etc.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; at least 2 years of graphic design experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud (primarily Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe inDesign) and Mac operating system.
• A strong sense of layout, color theory, typography, and style.
• A team player that thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Must adhere to HDC’s Statement of Faith, Constitution, and Policies.

Required Submissions: Please include a link to your work or attach a PDF of your portfolio with your resume.

Physical Demands: This position is required to: stand, sit and walk. The Graphic Design Lead is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds unassisted.