Graphic Designer

• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Agree wholeheartedly with Foothill Church’s Articles of Faith, Statement on Marriage and Sexuality, and Statement of Sanctity of Human Life.
• Commit to exhibit a lifestyle that is consistent with Foothill Church’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Reflect a relationship with Jesus Christ by being a person of high character and consistently acts with clear values and beliefs.
• Covenant Partner of Foothill Church (or will begin to attend regularly and become a Covenant Partner).
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design (or comparable area of study or experience).

• Detail oriented.
• Self-starter and disciplined to work in an unsupervised setting.
• Adaptable to changes in roles and responsibilities.
• Manage, prioritize, and complete multiple projects at a time.
• Sense of humor and personable.
• Humble and teachable.
• Creative ideation.

Knowledge

• Understand brand consistency and visual identity principles.
• Knowledge of print production and digital media practices.
• Familiar with photo and video editing and motion graphics is a plus.
• Aware of current design trends and church communication strategies.
• Aware of ethical, legal, and effective uses of AI tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT) in the creative process.

Skills

• Develop creative concepts that align with Foothill Church’s mission.
• Strong typography, layout, and composition skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Problem solve and adapt to creative challenges.
• Photography and photo editing.
• Strong attention to grammar, spelling, and proofreading to ensure all designs and communications are error-free and professionally presented.

Relationship Building

• Work collaboratively with the Communications Minister, ministry leaders, and staff to understand design needs and execute creative solutions.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with various ministries to ensure consistent branding and effective communication.
• Engage with church staff and volunteers in a humble, approachable, and service-minded manner.
• Support and contribute to a healthy team culture by participating in creative discussions, problem-solving, and brainstorming.

Mental Demands

• Handle multiple design projects with tight deadlines.
• Work well under pressure and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Receive and implement constructive feedback.
• Maintain a high level of creativity while adhering to brand guidelines.
• Balance work/professional responsibilities with personal involvement in the church community.

Physical Demands

• Lift up to 25 pounds (for occasional event setup, print materials, etc.).
• Sit for long periods.
• Work in front of a computer screen for long periods.
• See full color spectrum.

Environment

• In-office work.
• Maintain safe and clean work conditions in the areas assigned.
• Work in an open office environment with coworkers around.

Technologies

• Proficient in Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.).
• Use Google cloud based apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, etc.) and/or Microsoft Office.
• Experience with, or an understanding of, ethical, legal, and effective uses of AI software/programs (Firefly, ChatGPT, etc.).
• Apple Mac and macOS.

• Report directly to the Communications Minister.
• Amenable to the Chief of Staff.

• “I can do that.” We will do whatever it takes to advance the mission of Foothill Church. Nothing is beneath us. Our loyalty is the mission of Foothill Church, not a job description.
• “Make it better.” We are committed to a culture of improvement. We will never arrive. There’s always something we can do better, and we will constantly look for those minor tweaks and major improvements.
• “Make it happen.” We will take all the time necessary to make a good decision…and no more. We will err on the side of forward movement, and when a decision is made we will make it happen. We value doing over dreaming.
• “Work should be fun.” We take God seriously, but not ourselves. We laugh at work and often laugh at ourselves. We will create space and seize opportunities to have fun as a staff. 
• “Keep it simple.” We will fight the urge to create more complexity. We will say “No” unless we’re presented with a golden opportunity or notice a fatal flaw.

Position Type:

• Full Time.
• Regular.
• Non-Exempt. 
• Administrative/Professional.

Schedule:  Monday-Friday (occasionally available for Sundays or other special events).

Base Hours: 40 hours per week.

Pay: $23 – $25 an hour.

Benefits: Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Bereavement, Tuition discount for Foothill Christian School and Preschool, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays. See Benefits Summary for additional information.