Job Description

Job Summary: The Graphic Designer/Creative Director is charged with maintaining the brand standards of the Archdiocese of Atlanta as well as the design and production of printed and digital materials for the offices and ministries of the chancery. The position requires collaboration with ministry leaders to determine the best strategies and tactics to promote and support their events, programs and initiatives. The creative director must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once and oversee the design and production of all materials. The position reports to the Director of Communications for all editorial direction, workflow determination as well as personnel matters, i.e. salary, hours, and performance appraisals. Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintains and updates the corporate identity/branding/logo of the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
• Designs printed materials such as advertisements, brochures, letterhead, business papers, newsletters, branded clothes and other specialty items, digital and video graphics, certificates and internal publication materials
• Oversees production or publication of printed and digital materials, including managing vendor relationships, deadlines and budgets
• Obtains, organizes and summarizes information needed for the development of published materials
• Supports activities related to website development
• Assists other departments with communication tools and skills when requested. Ensures their material conforms to brand standards
• Assists schools and parishes with publications, advertising and print needs
• Stays abreast of current design standards and print technologies
• Performs other duties assigned by the Director of Communications

Required Education /Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree with broad humanities background and major in a creative discipline (art, music, literature, theatre/performing arts, photography, film). A minor in communications, journalism, computer or marketing is desirable.
• Experience as a Creative Director in a comparable size organization
• Experience developing creative solutions for advertising, corporate communications, product marketing and promotion, branding and collateral

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Catholic faith and the North Georgia Catholic community
• Excellent communications skills
• Good interpersonal, collaborative and relationship-building skills.
• Strong conceptual skills and creative problem-solving ability.
• Graphic design/art directions skills, as well as a working knowledge of print, Web and video production methodologies and techniques.
• Strong writer and communicator.
• Ability to communicate technical information through non-technical verbal and written communications.
• Ability to prioritize so that goals and deadlines are met.
• Working knowledge of The Associated Press Stylebook, Libel Manual and Catholic News Service Stylebook on Religion a plus.
• Ability to negotiate and handle a job from concept to completion.
• Consistent attention to detail.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Adobe Suite, including InDesign, Acrobat, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a preferred but not required

Work Environment:

• General office environment
• Must be able to regularly stand, sit, talk, hear, and have use of both hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
• Must be able to sit at a computer for an extended period
• Light to moderate lifting may be necessary
• Excellent writing and verbal skills (business conversation ability with numerous phone calls, clergy, and guests)

Comments:

• The work week for this position is generally 37.5 hours on a year round basis; however the position requires a willingness and flexibility in work hours when necessary to fulfill job responsibilities. Employee is subject to Personnel Policies and procedures prescribed for all personnel.
• The above statements are intended to generally describe the work being performed by individuals holding this position. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of the responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this is intended to be an accurate description of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require other tasks be performed when circumstances arise (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, rush job, technological developments, etc.) Based on established department or facility standards, employee may not perform all of the duties listed in this job description.

EEO/AA Statement: • The Archdiocese of Atlanta does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military status or religion (except for certain positions which require applicants of the Catholic faith based upon bona fide occupational qualifications).

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