Design Executive - #1107910

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 (includes, but not limited to the following).

·       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]. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.