Graphic Designer

Job Description

Graphic Designer
Are you a graphic design professional, who is passionate about your Catholic faith, and would like to use your skills and experience to advance the Catholic Church in Southeast Wisconsin?
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has an opportunity for a creative designer to provide beautiful and inspirational communication and marketing materials for archdiocesan and parish initiatives. The position is a member of the communication office team.
Responsibilities
• Layout and production of Catholic Herald Newspaper, digital edition, and e-newsletter
• Design of display and classified ads
• Production of photos and graphics for website and social media
• Design of covers, special editions and special sections
• Photo archive organization
• Development of sales collateral including flyers, email banners and website promotions
• Initiate, develop and execute the design of multiple visual communication strategies, including digital media, conventional print media, advertising campaigns, and web communications
• Prepare complex design illustrations, templates, photos, and pictures for graphic design projects
• Create brochures, flyers, handouts, marketing materials, and web based materials including PowerPoint/Prezi
• Adhere to organizational brand standards and incorporate brand identity
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design or a related field is required.
• Two to five years of graphic design work experience, or equivalent, is required.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator) and macOS.
• Experience with design/layout of content for wide-variety of media including web, collateral, online/digital media and print.
• Ability to work well with a variety of people and within a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan and carry out multiple projects and and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to develop conceptual ideas into reality.
• Knowledge and experience with contemporary communication strategies.
• Basic knowledge of website content management and SEO.
• Working knowledge of digital and print production processes and techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Faith is preferred.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
Compensation and Benefits
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee provides a full scope of employment benefits. The position is a full-time, salaried position at the Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center. Occasional weekend and evening assignments and occasional travel throughout the archdiocese are involved.
To Apply
Submit a cover letter, portfolio, and resume. Please upload your resume and email your cover letter and portfolio link to Jackie Luther at: jluther@archmil.org

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About the Employer

Work where your Faith is! More than 500,000 people see a positive difference in their lives every day through the ministries of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Our Mission is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by calling, forming and sending disciples to go and make new disciples.