D E S I G N + G O O D = Sr. Graphic Designer

Job Description

You're recognized for being a compelling visual story teller. You can bring concepts to life on any media: print, multi-media, web, etc. Your graphic designs have boosted the success of well-known agencies and B2C corporations where you've worked. But are you satisfied?

Imagine using your talent and experience for something good. At World Vision, your work will help build a better world for children - transforming today's world, where a child dies every seven seconds from causes related to poverty. Now that's doing something extraordinary!

As our Sr. Graphic Designer, you will conceptualize, plan, design, and execute graphic art/web design and production of multimedia and print communications, achieving a level of design quality consistent with our corporate identity and brand message and industry standards. You will assist in engaging audiences to our mission, vision, and strategies. You will personify the Christian ministry of World Vision by witnessing to Christ and ministering to others through life, deed, word and sign.

>> C R E A T I V I T Y

Manage graphic design projects assigned by the Creative Director or other creative team leader, ensuring that needed information is identified, meetings are scheduled, resource is gathered, facts are accurate, World Vision ethos and mission are adhered to, clients are apprised of the status of their requests, and budget and deadlines are met. Maintain focus and intent of both program and client.
Actively participate in creative and client meetings to develop strategy and propose solutions that meet client needs and exceed expectations.
Working with Account Executives, provides input to creative briefs for client presentation to ensure agreement on design strategy.
Work closely with writers to ensure the highest quality products and that strategy for the assignment is met.
Understand, apply, and be able to communicate organizational brand and identity with the highest of standards. The ability to understand brand equity and deliver innovative approaches to increase brand awareness and apply branding visuals across a broad product line is essential.
Maintain extremely high design and production standards and the ability to work under pressure, tight deadlines, without affecting the agreed budget.

>> T E C H N I C A L

Provide conceptual and technical advice to outside vendors/freelancers to ensure high-quality final products.
Provide technical advice to print/media coordinator for press checks, photo shoots, pre-press services, display services, and all outside design production services.
Provide illustrative comprehensive designs for management approval using design best practices.
Apply "Color Theory" color correction to photographs for final production as needed
Create original illustrations meeting client specifications as needed.
Ensure that all electronic files transferred to print and other media vendors are complete and contain production values appropriate for the method of reproduction. Also ensure that complete documentation is included for client approvals, including color comps, working dummies and paperwork describing project specifications.

>> S U P E R V I S I O N

Lead brainstorming meeting and mentor lower level design staff and interns.
Direct creative with lower level design staff and assist the Design Director with overall Branding and Identity issues as needed.
Review progress with Creative Director.
Keep Christ central in our individual and corporate lives. Attend and participate in the leadership of devotions, weekly Chapel services, and regular prayer.

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If you have the following, we'd like to talk to you:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (eight years). Must have expert work experience in print design, color correction and production, and web design; 8-12 years. Work experience in computer graphics, photography, production and multimedia. Previous advertising agency work experience is a must. Expansive knowledge of design, with ability in a wide range of software programs to produce written, design and photographic materials is required, as is a expert knowledge Adobe CreativeSuite 5 and MS Office products.
Team player, great communicator, fast and talented.

Link to portfolio will be requested.

Application Details

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