Design Intern (Creative Labs)

Design Intern (Creative Labs)

Work Location:

Remote - USA

Job Type:

Part time

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Be a maturing disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ:

Seek Him and follow Him in every area of life

Grow in love for God through the classic disciplines of the Christian life

Model the Biblical lifestyle

Develop and deepen understanding of what it means to be a Christian artist

Contribute to the creative process and development of communication tools:

Assist in implementing and upholding the visual identity and brand of InterVarsity/USA

Design and produce visuals for various resources

May be involved in photography production, processing and editing as assigned and as interested

Create and distribute templates for visual communication for InterVarsity staff use

Work with clients and supervisor to understand scope and purpose of assigned projects

Gather information, research, and conceptualize visual treatments for assigned projects

Present drafts that convey concept, layout, size, type size and style, and other related design choices to clients and supervisor for feedback and approval

Discuss with supervisor and agree on edits to be implemented into final design

Complete final output for assigned projects in necessary format (print or digital) and submit deliverables to clients

Develop and grow design skills through participation in training, conferences, and other learning opportunities as assigned

Stay informed on trends in the communication field and contemporary media, images, and ideas

Stay current on computer systems and other media skills

Contribute to the team effort:

Be responsible for good stewardship of time, equipment, and materials

Complete assigned projects within allocated time

Work on special tasks related to the ministry of Creative Labs as assigned

Maintain healthy relationships with Creative Labs team members and clients

Provide helpful critical feedback into other team members’ design work

Maintain the organization of design files and image archive

Participate in team meetings, project brainstorming, and feedback sessions

QUALIFICATIONS

Annual affirmation of InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement

A college or university degree or enrollment in a degree program

Commitment to Jesus Christ and with a heart for students, visual communication, and the arts

Commitment to growing relationships with God, his Word, his people, and the church

Experience with computers and up-to-date working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs

Strong artistic sense, creative skills and technical expertise in visual communication

Ability to work well as part of a team and put others’ needs before own needs

Sensitivity to and ability to work with diverse cultures and ethnicities

Experience with or knowledge of InterVarsity, or ability to quickly understand and be committed to InterVarsity’s purpose

Ability to be a self-starter and work independently

Ability to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills

Willingness to learn new things and think "outside of the box"

Strong organization and time management skills

Ability to work well in a deadline-driven environment

Commitment to excellence

Available to work 10 hours; willingness to work flexible hours

Capacity for self-awareness and awareness of others

Demonstrates emotional and relational maturity

Ability to articulate ideas and think critically about culture and communication

Ability to relate well and maintain good relationships with co-workers and other departments

Ability to participate in collaborative process and accept critique from numerous people

Pay Range: $7.25 - $14.72 per hour

Pay: This position is funded through personal fundraising. Accordingly, compensation will vary based on the ability of the individual to secure a donor team to fund the cost of his/her salary. The anticipated salary range for this position on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) is dependent on a variety of factors, including location and cost of living. The actual salary received,including any geographic adjustment to account for location and cost of living, is subject to the individual’s ability to raise funds necessary to cover the full amount of such salary within the range set forth in the job posting details.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including health care and retirement savings with a match. Eligibility is based on employee type and hours worked. Benefits include the following:

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

403(b) matching contributions

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedule

Flexible spending accounts

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity:

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, marital status, parental status, membership in any labor organization, political ideology, or disability of an otherwise qualified individual. The status of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA as an equal opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment. Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a)) InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement: Purpose and Doctrinal Basisbecause InterVarsity believes that each and every staff plays a vital role in advancing InterVarsity’s mission and purposes.

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