Art Director - Remote work option for long-term Ministry, education & experience required

Precept is seeking an Art Director with a minimum of 8 years experience leading the marketing creative and visual process including, but not limited to print and digital design and branding, creative concepting, photography and videography, and podcast production. This role combines creative strategic thinking and visual execution. The role is also responsible for leading the creative team of full-time graphic designers and photographers / videographers. The Art Director will act as creative lead in collaboration with fellow marketing managers / team and the marketing director. The role will include brand stewardship, creative direction, project oversight. design execution and management of the creative team. If you have a passion for leading the creative design and visual process for an established ministry that promotes flexible work arrangements and whose mission is to engage people in a relationship with God through knowing His Word, and if you possess a bachelors' degree in Graphic Design, Creative Services, or similar education and a minimum of 8 years of experience in the design / marketing industry with 3 of those years developing and executing creative strategies and managing teams to high performance, you may be exactly who we are looking for. If you also have nonprofit and / or print book experience, that is a plus. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Brand Stewardship and Gatekeeping

• Champions and protects the brand and ensures that internal teams, vendors, and partners are equipped to follow and interpret brand guidelines.
• Serves as the visual brand expert in the ministry.
• Keeps all visual brand guideline documents up to date.
• Leads any necessary visual brand update projects or initiatives.

Creative Direction & Project Oversight

• Directs creative concepting of new projects from a visual standpoint in collaboration with Marketing Managers and Director.
• Sets tone and direction and oversees creation of all visual brand collateral - including video, audio, photos, print and digital graphics.
• Works closely with the creative lead
• Is strategic and creative on how to visually bring a story to market on varying projects from print books, digital books, email, social media designs as well as product and lifestyle photography and video.
• Ensures that all collateral fulfills industry best practices, brand guidelines, and ministry needs.
• Encourages creative innovation within set parameters to ensure all materials are high quality and fulfill requirements.
• Works with photographer (s) and videographer (s) on art direction, shot list, etc on all photography and videography projects.
• In partnership with the Sr Director and Videographer, serves as a podcast producer to ensure podcast planning, recording, and production is on time and high quality. Works with outside partners regularly and owns the production process.
• Manages vendor relationships with printers, content creators, and agencies where appropriate.

Design Execution

• Is hands-on in the development and production of design projects, responsible for design deliverables themselves.
• Collaborates across the Marketing Department and cross functionally to understand specs and requirements of deliverables and projects.
• Creates efficiencies in the design process and ensures that design templates are up to date.

Creative Team Management

• Manages team members and provides timely and honest feedback on performance.
• Upholds performance expectations and deliverable deadlines for the creative team.
• Upholds Precept's Core Values within the creative team.
• Creates a positive and team-oriented atmosphere.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge and experience in photography, videography and production, and UX / UI design.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, project management tools, WordPress, online proofing tools. Working knowledge of email builder tools preferred.
• Expert knowledge in print and digital design.
• Possess experience working in collaborative environments.
• Able to coordinate project plans with creative resources and manage expectations of key stake holders.
• Experienced at creative concepting with an exceptional eye to visual storytelling detail.
• Upholds and exudes Precept's core values of : Excited about God's Word, Servant Hearted, Happy to be Here, All In
• A self-starter is self-directed, passionate, and results-oriented.
• A highly influential communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with project and agency management.
• Possess exceptional creative, problem solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Proven ability and experience in leading and growing team members and cultivating relationships in remote and in-person environments.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Requires a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Creative Services, or similar education with a minimum of 8 years of experience in the design / marketing industry, with 3 of those years developing and executing creative strategies, managing teams, and coaching team members to high performance. Any acceptable combination of training and experience. Nonprofit experience, print book experience a plus. MUST PROVIDE PORTFOLIO WITH YOUR RESUME. Full job description is attached. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job