Graphic Designer, Full-Time - Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Location: Ft. Worth, TX

Job Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt

Department: Communications

Reports To: Creative Director

Date: 12/10/2024 Last Revision

Standard of Christian Commitment

The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message.

Southwestern Seminary, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a confessional institution. While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context.

Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students, candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws, the Employee Handbook, and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment.

Job Description

Job Summary

The graphic designer creates visual concepts and art, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. The graphic designer develops the overall layout and production design for applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Work creatively in a team setting.
• Design a variety of print and electronic collateral including: flyers, invitations, booklets, banners, brochures, advertisements, presentations, web graphics, emails, and other items as needed.
• Prioritize and manage projects, adhering to critical project timelines in a fast-paced environment, while working closely with photographers, editors, internal clients, and any related external vendor, such as printers.
• Maintain the visual identity of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College by creating graphics that effectively communicate its desired message and supports the overall communication strategies and goals, and brand guidelines of the seminary.
• It is the employee and supervisor’s shared responsibility to regularly meet to discuss performance, suggest job description updates and set mutually beneficial goals.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the team and institutional goals.

Specific Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications or a related field is preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in graphic design is preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong design skills including page layout, typography, and information structure.
• Must have experience working with print vendors and have a good understanding of the printing process including preparing files, requesting print estimates, paper selection, and finishing techniques.
• Professional level knowledge of industry standard design software and tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Mac OS X, and preparing print-ready artwork.
• Strong eye for color, composition, typography, and photo editing
• Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of visual identity management and consistency.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate conceptual ideas into effective design experiences.
• Successful completion of background check, education verification, work verification and credit check may be required.
• Ability to provide proof of Work Authorization in the U.S. and proof of identity.
• Valid driver’s license, successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Report (Driving Record).

Physical Requirements

• Employment is generally in an office setting which requires personnel to be able to interact with others by various means of communicate and be able to traverse campus by any mode of personal transportation.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.

About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of B.H. Carroll, was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in America’s rapidly growing Southwest. Initially part of Baylor University, the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910. Carroll’s unwavering commitment to orthodoxy, gospel-centered education, and the Great Commission shaped the seminary’s mission. Training God-called men and women for ministry, Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders in theology, missions, evangelism, music and worship, and education. Today, it stands as a beacon of faithfulness, equipping generations to serve Christ’s church globally.

What We Offer

Provided Benefits:

Southwestern offers a best in class benefit package which includes family medical, family life insurance, long-term disability, 10% retirement contribution, HSA contributions, 3 weeks of paid time off, and 14 holidays.

Voluntary Benefits:

Southwestern offers access to voluntary products such as dental, vision, additional life insurance, HSA contributions, Flex accounts, retirement contributions, short term disability, personal accident, critical care, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection and pet insurance at reduced group rates for employees and their dependents.

Campus Amenities:

Our work environment benefits from a 37.5-hour workweek which upholds a Standard of Christian Commitment and enjoys a beautifully maintained campus free parking for full-time employees, access to our libraries, recreation and aerobics center, medical clinic, cafeteria and coffee shop, faculty and staff meal plans, and Employee Tuition Benefit (up to 50% discount).