Graphic Designer & Project Coordinator
Graphic Designer & Project Coordinator
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Job Description
Overview
Franciscan Ministries is seeking a mission-driven creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer & Project Coordinator with a strong design portfolio and experience in project coordination or traffic management to join our Creative Services teama small in-house agency supporting marketing and communications across our faith-based ministry.
This newly created hybrid role uniquely combines hands-on creative work with project coordination. The ideal candidate will produce compelling visual content across digital and print platforms support project workflows and help maintain brand consistency across the organization. Experience with Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms such as Brandworkz and familiarity with social media scheduling tools is strongly preferred.
We are looking for a versatile and proactive professionala concept-to-completion thinkerwho can design engaging creative assets and manage the day-to-day flow of marketing projects. This position is based in Lemont IL and reports directly to the Director of Marketing and Creative Services.
Position Summary
In this role you will be responsible for combining hands-on creative work with project coordination. The Graphic Designer & Project Coordinator will produce compelling visual content across digital and print platforms support project workflows and help maintain brand consistency across the organization. This position will leverage Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms and social media scheduling tools to design engaging creative assets and manage the day-to-day flow of marketing projects. This position reports directly to the Director of Marketing and Creative Services.
Essential Functions Key Duties & Responsibilities
Digital and Print Graphic Design
- Design high-quality graphics for digital platforms (web email social media) and print materials (brochures flyers signage etc.).
- Collaborate with marketing communications and internal stakeholders to develop visual assets that align with campaign goals.
- Manage multiple design projects from concept to completion while meeting deadlines and brand standards.
- Maintain and organize creative assets templates and brand guidelines using DAM tools.
- Provide copywriting content development and proofreading support.
Project Coordination
- Manage the intake and flow of creative projects across the in-house agency.
- Track project timelines deliverables and approvals to ensure deadlines are met.
- Act as a liaison between internal departments and the creative team to clarify project requirements and expectations.
- Coordinate timelines and resources across departments to align with project goals.
- Work with vendors (e.g. printers) to ensure successful execution of print and production materials.
- Support the creative team with administrative scheduling and traffic-related tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and procedures and any updates.
Position Requirements
Education: Bachelors degree in Graphic Design Visual Communications Marketing or a related field
Licenses/Certifications: N/A
Experience: 3 years of experience in digital and print graphic design
Skills & Abilities:
- Strong portfolio showcasing design and creative skills
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop)
- Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook LinkedIn etc.)
- Familiarity with scheduling tools (Hootsuite Buffer etc.)
- Basic knowledge of project management tools (Smartsheet Trello Wrike etc.)
- Familiarity with basic HTML email design and web tools (Figma Canva WordPress etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience working within brand guidelines in a collaborative environment
- Experience in DAM Platforms; Brandworkz preferred
- Experience working in an agency or managing multiple concurrent projects preferred
Travel: N/A
Benefits
We support our employees growth with generous benefits including:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition assistance
- Generous paid time off for work-life balance
About Franciscan Ministries:
At Franciscan Ministries senior living is about continuing our residents journey with purpose. Through our philosophy of Living Joyfully we are committed to making a positive impact on every life we touch. Its our missionreflected in everything we say and do.
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Employment Type
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