Christ Methodist Church (a member of the Methodist Church in Singapore) is seeking to fill the staff position of a Design Executive. The Design Executive will be expected to design and produce high-quality impactful brand communications to be used in church-related events, on digital (web, social, app) and printed materials in a timely and on-budget fashion. The role is fast-paced and will require the person to work on several projects at one time. The Design Executive must have a passion for designing and creating compelling visual communications that is in line with our Church mission and vision.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide creative and impactful print and digital design solutions for main Church brand and family of ministries.
- Research, identify, and implement trends in graphics and digital content, especially those relating to the faith and church.
- Produce projects/campaigns that effectively communicate the vision/direction of the Church.
- Conceptualize and create visual design content from start to finish for weekend services and ministry activities.
- Establish timeline and milestones for all graphics, allowing adequate margin for reviews, edits, and feedback prior to delivery.
- Monitor progress, adapting timeline and resourcing team to ensure delivery of project is on time.
- Keep key stakeholders informed throughout the process.
- Work with other ministries and departments to think ahead, see needs, and develop creative solutions.
- Ensure all creative content across all channels are in alignment to the look and feel of the Christ Methodist Church visual and brand standards.
- Attend weekly communications meetings as well as all other church wide staff meetings.
- Organize, maintain and backup media files.
- Report to the Executive Director for administrative and work-related matters, including work assignments and schedule.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years’ experience in Visual Communications & Graphic Design.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Strong eye for impactful design, including typography and layout.
- Able to build designs from conception to final product.
- Able to prioritize work to meet busy production and release schedules.
- Able to lead and motivate design volunteers.
- Comfortable working with and publishing on digital platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X (formerly known as Twitter), YouTube, WhatsApp, Telegram etc.)
- Animation, video-editing & web programming skills are a plus.
- Fluent in both spoken and written English; ability to speak and write Mandarin is a plus.
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related disciple, or a certificate of completion in a related course is preferred.
Culture Standards
- Has a positive, fun, and enjoyable attitude.
- Enjoys working hard and optimistic about challenges.
- Teachable and open to asking for feedback regularly.
- Creates a feeling of belonging on the team and fosters open dialogue.
- Responds to emails, texts, and other lines of communication promptly.
- Effectively communicates process, progress, and results.
- Can facilitate effective brainstorming.
- Sets creative goals and objectives and able to manage the creative process.
- Develops new and unique ideas.
- Has good judgment about which creative ideas will work in the church setting.
- Concentrates his/her efforts on the more important priorities and manages time well.
- Anticipates and adjusts for problems and roadblocks.
- Not fearful of acting with minimal planning.
Interested applicants are invited to e-mail their updated resume in word format to [email protected] no later than 20 September 2024, 5.00 pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
