Ascension Press is hiring a
Remote Graphic Designer

📍 Remote

👤 Role Type: Full-time

Description

The Graphic Designer participates in creative vision meetings for assigned projects, collaborating with the product development team to create a graphic package specializing in print that includes book covers, interior layouts for print, branding and packaging design, and digital assets. A successful candidate possesses a high level of professionalism, excellent attention to detail, a strong creative vision, developed technical and organizational skills, and the experience to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment. This role adheres to and promotes Ascension’s values by performing all duties in a manner that supports and contributes to the achievement of Ascension’s goals while providing continuity and creative innovation in support of the Company’s marketing message.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conceive and implement concepts and strategies for parish and school curriculum in the Catholic market; usher the curriculum projects from concept to creation.
Collaborate with managers, product managers and marketing team to obtain knowledge of project scope and objectives
Review print layouts to ensure brand standards and core values are reflected (truth and beauty of the Catholic faith)
Color correction, image manipulation, and creation of original art (Photoshop, Illustrator)
Facilitate brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas
Lead the development and presentation of creative strategy for curriculum.
Responsible for creating a cohesive image that embodies Ascension’s brand identity, which can range from logos to book layouts to traditional marketing materials.
Identify the aesthetic direction of all curriculum projects and clearly present those ideas to the team.
Complete layout and cover designs within allotted time frames.
Communicate and collaborate with outside vendors, such as illustrators, design agencies, ebook designers, etc.
Work with the project manager to recruit outside contractors as needed
Participate in team discussions as they relate to improving Ascension’s creative process and Team and Company culture.
Create digital graphics for social media and websites.
Prepare document files, including preflight for printers and other outside vendors
Work closely with team members in all departments to meet tight deadlines with a high volume of changes
Manage multiple projects simultaneously in various stages of development
Keep track of project schedules and deadlines
Organize and maintain files within the team’s system.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Requirements

BS/BA in Graphic Design, Fine Art, Design, Marketing or a related field.
Specializing in print production and/or book layout.
5+ years of experience in design.
A strong understanding of brand development, advertisement, and multichannel marketing concepts.
Current knowledge of technological innovations in digital and graphic design across all channels.
Experience using Mac products is preferred.
An awareness of current trends in technology, promotional campaigns, print, and visual design.
An extensive online portfolio that includes samples of your work.
Expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Expertise in print production needs, timelines, and turnarounds.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and Google Suite.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with an ability to collaborate with the creative team and the Schools Team.
Flexibility to move from project to project quickly and efficiently.
Strong attention to detail, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.
Well-versed in Catholic theological concepts and terminology.
Occasional travel to Exton, PA, is required.
Exemplify and live our core values of humility, passion, and integrity.