Magazine Designer

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This position is responsible for the development, direction, supervision, and presentation of the graphic design activities of print magazines as well as accompanying websites and digital publications as assigned; this involves direct design responsibilities as well as overseeing the work of the additional designers, illustrators, and photographers. Creates and/or directs concept development, design, layout, and art production, requiring at times, independent, creative thinking Actively participates and/or leads creative meetings, brainstorm sessions and team activities Familiarity with contract negotiations for freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and stock photo house and working with AE’s Assists in the guidance, training and mentoring of other designers Interfaces and conducts contract negotiations with freelance designers, illustrators, photographers, and stock photo houses Coordinates, schedules, supervises, and directs photography and off-site photo shoots Helps coordinate art direction activities of other designers, as well as freelancers Take responsibility for the quality, completeness, and on-time delivery of projects Work closely with print buyer to ensure quality of printed pieces; participates in press checks Works closely with others to ensure quality and design integrity standards are met consistent with the magazine’s mission and Focus on the Family principles and standards Monitors progress to schedule-from conceptualizing to final proofs Makes efficient and effective use of computer systems, magazine production software and digital asset management system Is responsible for design staffs’ use of digital asset management system and the archival of creative assets Works closely with DMS, IT, Print Buyers, and Sr. for distribution in any and all media and formats (such as television, radio, internet, wireless, DVD, satellite and digital) on a world-wide basis, all of which shall be for the benefit of Focus on the Family Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus; adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith ; upholds Focus on the Family's ministry in prayer