Graphic and Multimedia Designer

About Us:

The Archdiocese of Dubuque serves a vibrant Catholic community across northeast Iowa. We are dedicated to sharing the Gospel and supporting parishes, schools, and ministries that enrich lives through faith, service, and community. Join a collaborative team that values creativity, communication, and a mission-driven approach to work.

 

Position Overview:

We are currently seeking a full-time, creative Graphic and Multimedia Designer to join our team in Dubuque, Iowa. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role plays a key part in bringing the mission and work of the Pastoral Center to life through compelling visual and multimedia design.

This position is primarily responsible for addressing the graphic and multimedia design needs of Pastoral Center offices. This includes receiving and responding to work orders for graphic design and video editing, providing printed and/or digital proofs, editing, and website management. In addition, this position communicates regularly with staff, vendors, and other archdiocesan entities to provide creative content for promotional, evangelical, and educational print and digital needs.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Graphic and Multimedia Design

·         Respond to work order requests through collaboration with the requesting office.

·         Develop promotional, evangelical, and educational materials in a variety of formats.

·         Share files of completed work with the Communications Director for strategic dissemination.

·         Store final drafts of files within the appropriate shared storage solution.

·         Maintain graphic design standards according to the Archdiocesan Style Guide.

·         Keep an updated and modern website.

·         Complete administrative website tasks such as onboarding new staff and creating passwords.

 

Video Editing

·         Respond to work order requests through collaboration with the requesting office.

·         Edit video footage.

·         Share files of completed work with the Communications Director for strategic dissemination.

·         Store final drafts of files within the appropriate shared storage solution.

 

Miscellaneous

·         Collaborate with Communications Team members. 

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent experience

·         3 to 5 years of relevant graphic and multimedia design experience

·         Proficient in a professional creative suite such as Adobe or Corel Draw

·         Ability to design and format within Canva and social media platforms

·         Experience with website contact management systems

·         Strong creativity as shown in a design portfolio or sample work

·         Demonstrated self-motivation, continuous learning, and organization

·         Ability to simultaneously manage timelines, deadlines, and multiple lines of communication

·         Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to multitask

·         Knowledge of the Catholic faith; Active Catholic preferred

 

Working Conditions:

·         Ability to work around noise

·         Ability to move equipment such as sound systems or supplies

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·         Extended periods sitting at a computer

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