Design Intern – Creative Labs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Pursue a relationship with Him and adhere to His guidance in all aspects of life.

• Cultivate a deeper love for God through traditional practices of the Christian faith.

• Exemplify a lifestyle aligned with Biblical principles.

• Enhance and expand understanding of what it signifies to be a Christian artist.

• Aid in the implementation and maintenance of the visual identity and brand of InterVarsity/USA.

• Design and create visuals for a variety of resources.

• Engage in photography production, processing, and editing as assigned and as per interest.

• Develop and share templates for visual communication intended for use by InterVarsity staff.

• Collaborate with clients and supervisors to grasp the scope and objectives of assigned projects.

• Collect information, conduct research, and conceptualize visual treatments for designated projects.

• Present drafts that illustrate concept, layout, size, type size and style, and related design choices for feedback and approval.

• Discuss revisions with the supervisor and integrate them into the final designs.

• Finalize outputs for assigned projects in the necessary print or digital formats and deliver them to clients.

• Enhance design capabilities through training, conferences, and other educational opportunities.

• Keep abreast of trends in the communication field and contemporary media, images, and ideas.

• Stay updated on computer systems and other media skills.

• Manage time, equipment, and materials responsibly.

• Complete assigned projects within the designated time frame.

• Participate in special tasks for the Creative Labs ministry as assigned.

• Maintain positive relationships with Creative Labs team members and clients.

• Offer constructive feedback on team members’ design projects.

• Keep design files and image archives organized.

• Engage in team meetings, project brainstorming sessions, and feedback discussions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Annual affirmation of InterVarsity’s Statement of Agreement.

• A college or university degree or current enrollment in a degree program.

• A commitment to Jesus Christ and a passion for students, visual communication, and the arts.

• A dedication to fostering relationships with God, His Word, His people, and the church.

• Proficiency with computers and a current working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs.

• Strong artistic sensibility, creative talent, and technical proficiency in visual communication.

• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team and prioritize the needs of others over personal needs.

• Sensitivity to and capability to work with diverse cultures and ethnicities.

• Familiarity with or knowledge of InterVarsity, or an ability to swiftly comprehend and commit to InterVarsity’s mission.

• Capacity to be self-motivated and work independently.

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving capabilities.

• Openness to learning new concepts and thinking innovatively.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

• Commitment to excellence in all endeavors.

• Availability to work 10 hours with a willingness to maintain flexible hours.

• Capability for self-awareness and recognition of others.

• Demonstrates emotional and relational maturity.

• Ability to express ideas clearly and think critically about culture and communication.

• Ability to foster strong relationships with colleagues and other departments.

• Capacity to engage in collaborative processes and accept constructive criticism from various individuals.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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.