Production Artist

Our church... is a non-denominational multi-site church with four St. Louis-area campuses where we gather each weekend to study this ancient story found in Scripture that is still transforming lives today. We believe church should be a place where believers in Jesus and skeptics can stand side-by-side to study truth and ask tough questions. We blend teaching and worship with art and technology to create a service where you can experience the message of Jesus in practical and life-changing ways.

Production Artist......is a full-time position that supports the Creative Team by taking approved creative direction and design concepts and producing accurate polished on-brand materials across print digital social media web events and other ministry needs. The Production Artist excels at the important work of turning strong ideas into finished usable and consistent deliverables.

The right person has a sharp eye for detail strong design fundamentals and the discipline to follow brand standards closely. They enjoy making things work resizing adapting formatting preparing files updating templates organizing assets and ensuring every final piece is clear professional and ready for its intended audience.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career graphic designer who wants to grow in a collaborative creative environment learn from experienced designers and creatives and use their skills to help point people to Jesus.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce and adapt approved designs from the Senior Graphic Designer for print digital social media web email weekend services events signage and other ministry needs.
• Prepare polished accurate and on-brand final files for a range of formats platforms vendors and distribution channels ensuring each piece meets required specifications.
• Maintain and develop The Crossings Canva brand kits templates folders shared assets and design standards so staff and approved ministry users can create clear consistent on-brand materials.
• Support the Creative Team with revisions versioning resizing formatting image selection light photo editing asset preparation and other production-design needs.
• Organize and maintain working files final files photos fonts templates logos stock imagery and other creative assets according to established file-management and version-control standards.
• Perform quality-control reviews before release or printing checking copy dimensions image resolution color links visual consistency spelling and file specifications; work directly with print vendors to prepare files request estimates review proofs confirm production requirements and help ensure final materials are produced accurately and on time.
• Handle digital signage across all four campuses updating slides from week to week with accuracy.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and Senior Graphic Designer to clarify assignments communicate progress manage deadlines apply brand standards consistently and complete projects accurately and on time.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Spiritual Gifts Helpful for This Position

• Creative Communication
  
• Discernment
• Craftmanship

Character Traits Needed for This Position

• Detail-oriented organized and committed to doing careful accurate work.
• Teachable and open to creative direction coaching revisions and constructive feedback.
• Dependable self-directed and able to manage assignments and deadlines with consistent follow-through.
• A collaborative teammate who communicates clearly and works well with creative and non-creative colleagues.
• Patient and persistent with production details revisions formatting and repetitive tasks that are essential to quality work.
• Humble flexible and willing to help wherever the team needs support.
• Passionate about using design creativity and clear communication to serve people and point them to Jesus.
• Able to work a flexible schedule when occasional events production deadlines or ministry needs require it.

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Foundational graphic-design skills and visual judgment including typography layout composition color visual hierarchy image selection and the ability to apply established brand standards consistently.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud especially Illustrator InDesign Photoshop and Acrobat; Canva proficiency is required and familiarity with digital content social-media formats email graphics website assets and emerging design tools is preferred.
• Ability to accurately adapt resize format and prepare design files for print web social media email presentations signage and other digital or physical applications; working knowledge of print-production requirements including file setup bleed trim margins color modes resolution proofing and export specifications.
• Strong attention to detail organization time management and communication skills including the ability to identify production issues; maintain organized files assets naming conventions and version control; follow creative direction; solve practical design challenges; and manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

Education/Training & Certifications

• Bachelors degree in graphic design visual communication advertising marketing or a related field preferred; equivalent training coursework internship experience or a strong portfolio will be considered.
• One to three years of graphic-design production-design internship freelance agency in-house nonprofit church or related creative experience preferred.
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong foundational design skills attention to detail technical file preparation and the ability to work within an established brand system.
• Experience using Canva and maintaining templates or brand kits is strongly preferred.

MUST HAVES FOR ALL STAFF AT THE CROSSING

• Attend a service at one of The Crossing campuses on a weekly basis
• Passionate about their relationship with God
• Baptized after making the thoughtful decision to follow Christ
• Regard the Bible as Gods final authority in all areas of Christian life and desire to be wholly obedient to it
• Wholeheartedly affirm The Crossings Statement of Faith including our view on Baptism
• Live a lifestyle consistent with scriptural principles

Apply today and see why The Crossing may be a great fit for you!