Graphic Designer

Job Description

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/CONTENT CREATOR
Do you have a passion for both design and evangelization? Does talking about Goodness, Truth, and Beauty with colleagues sound like a dream job? Give your creative gifts a greater purpose by working as a Graphic Designer/Content Creator for the Catholic Diocese of Madison.

As part of our faith-filled and dynamic team, you will collaborate closely with and under the supervision of the Director of Communications to serve the Bishop, offices, and pastorates/parishes of the Diocese of Madison. This fulfilling and fast-paced position includes creating graphics, logos, layouts, and other visual assets for print, websites, social media, branding, videos, publications, presentations, and more. It would be helpful to have an understanding of marketing communication including research, strategy, concept development, writing/design, presentation, and production. Each day brings new and different projects where you will work with other creative team members to brainstorm and develop concepts, content, and campaigns for a wide variety of target audiences, offices/clients, topics, and media.

COMPETENCIES:
• An organized and creative problem solver who stays on strategy, meets deadlines, and produces quality work
• A collaborative team player who can juggle multiple projects with a calm, professional demeanor
• A visual communicator who also has excellent verbal, written, and proofreading skills
• An independent worker who can manage a project from roughs to production, while getting approval at key stages and incorporating feedback
• A passionate designer who stays current with design and media trends, has strong attention to detail, and can create and follow branding guidelines
• A hard worker with a high degree of professionalism, initiative, humility, and enthusiasm

REQUIREMENTS:
• Must believe, promote, and have a strong commitment to the mission of the Catholic Diocese of Madison.
• Must possess a strong understanding of the Catholic faith and the ability to create engaging Catholic content.
• Must be able to work full-time, in person in Madison, Wisconsin. This is not a remote or hybrid position.
Technical Skills:
• Adobe Creative Cloud with proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere (or Premiere Rush). Canva. Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with print and digital production standards and experience posting content on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, etc.
• Familiarity with web design and experience using website builders (e.g., eCatholic, WordPress, Wix, etc.)
• Familiarity designing e-mail messages and digital newsletters in e-mail marketing tools (e.g., Flocknote, Constant Contact, Mail Chimp, etc.)
• Ability to shoot and edit photos and videos

Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, art, visual communication, advertising or similar field
• 1+ year of experience working in design or significant internship experience

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio link.

About the Employer

We serve to ensure that every individual in the Diocese of Madison is graciously invited every day to meet the person of Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, face to face and be changed by him.