Graphic Designer
St Louis, MO, US, 63119-5738
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
The Graphic Designer will implement digital and print best practices for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The Graphic Designer will report to the Director of Community & Media Engagement, in collaboration with other Communications Office members and external vendors, and will serve as a key partner to the many offices, agencies and ministries of the archdiocese.
The Graphic Designer will champion brand consistency, develop and execute necessary digital and print assets and as needed, provide support for engagement team areas of oversight, including internal communications, social media, website and other external communications delivery platforms.
*This hybrid position requires on-site work on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Job Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Executive Director of Communications and the Director of Community & Media Engagement, the Graphic Designer will:
- Participate in design discussions, brainstorming sessions, and critiques, contributing creative ideas and solutions.
- Collaborate with the Communications Office engagement team and other internal teams to align visuals with messaging and achieve creative objectives.
- Develop and design a wide range of high-quality visual assets, including social media graphics, email templates, infographics, presentations, brochures, logos, and other promotional materials.
- Maintain brand consistency and ensure all design deliverables adhere to established brand guidelines and style guides. Update and develop brand guidelines as needed.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, from initial concept and brainstorming to final production and delivery, meeting all deadlines.
- Prepare final files for both print production and digital deployment, ensuring they meet required specifications.
- Assist with strategic planning and execution of significant archdiocesan communications campaigns.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Community & Media Engagement or Executive Director of Communications.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience may be considered.
- A strong portfolio showcasing a range of digital, print, and multimedia projects.
- Familiarity with brand development and the ability to maintain brand identity across various materials.
- A strong understanding of typography, color theory, layout principles, and user-centered design concepts.
- Proficiency in industry-standard design software, particularly Adobe Creative Suite.
- Art direction, team project oversite or mentoring a plus.
- Creativity, a desire to learn new design methods and grow skillset.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational/time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality designs that meet business goals.
- Ability to respond quickly to requests with minimal oversight, effectively manage multiple projects, and remain calm in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to provide objectivity, respect confidences, and foster trust and respect from peers.
- A practicing Catholic with knowledge of and passion for the principles, teachings and mysteries of the Catholic faith.
- Microsoft Teams, Canva, WordPress, and email marketing platform experience a plus.
- Photography, videography skills a plus.
- Excellent writing skills a plus.
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.