Graphic Designer

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Job Summary: 

As a Graphic Designer, you will execute upon and activate the visual identity of American Bible Society. Your work in print and digital will define the look and feel of our ministry and help make the work of the Bible cause visually captivating for our donors, partners, and beneficiaries. Reporting to the Director of Design, you will create designs for key fundraising and marketing initiatives, while also ensuring internal teams and partners are equipped with high-quality, on-brand assets that inspire and inform our work together.

Minimum Spiritual and Personal Commitment:

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ. 
• Identify with and participate in a Christian church and proactively seek to grow in their Christian faith. 
• Actively participate in organizational prayer, devotional times, and organization-wide events. 
• Maintain an exemplary standard of Christian ethics, behavior, and conduct within ABS and in their public and private life outside of ABS and always seek to uphold ABS’ Standards of Conduct and Affirmation of Biblical Community. 
• Demonstrate Christian maturity in all interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles. 
• Actively incorporate their faith in all aspects of their daily work. 
• Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation. 
• Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society. 
• Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design compelling creative content across all visual media, including print, webpages, email, social media, and more. Projects include designing magazines and reports, developing graphics for digital use, and assisting in the development of brand assets. 
• Work alongside the Director of Design and other Marketing Team leaders to execute creative strategies for fundraising, marketing, and brand activation. Ensure all design work is aligned with organizational strategy and adheres to nonprofit fundraising best practices.
• Uphold existing brand guidelines and partner with the Director of Design to refine these guidelines and overall design work in response to user data, evolving visual trends, shifts in technology, and repositioning of communications strategies. 
• Partner with the Director of Design and other Marketing Team leaders to create, expand, and refine the sub-brands across American Bible Society.
• Tailor the visual experience of ABS ministry for diverse audiences, including mass donors, signature donors, church and ministry leaders, beneficiaries, and the general public.
• Coordinate with teammates and internal/external partners to ensure deadlines and expectations are consistently met.
• Assist internal partners in upholding brand standards by developing easy-to-use templates (PPT presentations, letters, mass emails, editable PDFs, etc).

Qualifications: 

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or related field
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years' experience in graphic design.
• Technical Skills:

• Ability to translate brand strategy into cohesive visual designs that drive consistency, clarity, and emotional resonance across all channels.
• Ability to follow creative direction—balancing design craft, brand alignment, and fundraising best practices to create compelling visuals that drive results.
• Skill in collaborating across functions to align design with organizational goals, presenting creative ideas with clarity and strategic rationale.
• Technical expertise in design across platforms and channels, including print and digital. 
• Proficiency with web and graphic design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva.
• Ability to create visual content for diverse digital platforms, including landing pages, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, etc. 
• Ability to tailor content to the needs and affinities of diverse audiences including mass donors, mid and major donors, ministry leaders, people curious about engaging with the Bible for the first time, and the general public.

Key Competencies:

All ABS staff must demonstrate the following skills:

• Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.
• Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.
• Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.

All staff must demonstrate the following skills at a level fitting their role:

• Communication Skills: Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Collaborative Effort: Works well with others, shares information, and contributes to team goals.
• Cultural Competence and Inclusion: Cultural Awareness: Respects and values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Service Orientation: Service Interaction: Provides courteous and helpful service to service recipients (i.e. Internal & External Customers and Beneficiaries).
• Adaptability and Flexibility:  Adaptability: Willing to learn and adapt to new tasks and processes.

• Time Management and Organization: Task Prioritization: Manages personal time effectively and meets deadlines. 
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Issue Identification: Identifies straightforward problems, proposes solutions and seeks help when needed.
• Leadership and Initiative:  Initiative: Takes proactive steps to complete tasks, solve problems and take on new challenges.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Physical Demands: 

• Sitting for Extended Periods: The role primarily involves desk work, requiring long periods of sitting. Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Visual Acuity: Prolonged periods of working on a computer screen, requiring good eyesight for detailed design work.
• Repetitive Motions: Repetitive tasks such as typing, clicking, and using design tools.
• Occasional Lifting: May involve lifting lightweight materials (e.g., laptops, documents) typically up to 10-15 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Office Environment: Typically operates in a standard office setting, which may include an open-plan workspace, private office, or remote work environment.
• Noise Level: Generally low to moderate, consistent with standard office environments.
• Collaborative Setting: Frequent collaboration with other team members, which might include face-to-face meetings, video conferences, or team brainstorming sessions.
• Deadline-Driven: The role often involves working under tight deadlines, which may occasionally require extended hours or work on weekends.

American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and ensuring a workplace free from discrimination. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of their job.

Office Location: Remote, USA

Core Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST

Travel Required: Minimal Travel required

Additional Information:

• Background Check: Candidates must pass a background check as a condition of employment. This may include criminal history, credit check, and verification of employment and education history.
• Reference Checks: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory reference checks.
• Eligibility to Work: Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Affirmation of Biblical Community: Candidates must sign and agree to uphold the ABS Affirmation of Biblical Community as a condition of employment.

American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, created in the image of God, and strive to reflect Christ’s love and justice in our employment practices. 

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is rooted in our Christian faith and values, which call us to love and respect all people.

As a faith-based organization, we require employees to affirm and uphold our Christian beliefs as a condition of employment. This requirement is consistent with our mission and ensures that our work environment aligns with our core values and deeply held religious principles.