Lead Designer

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Our mission is to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford so all people may experience its life-changing message.

Job Summary:

As Lead Designer, you will champion and steward American Bible Society's visual identity across all platforms. In this strategic creative role, you'll oversee design for digital, print, and video content-ensuring compelling, mission-aligned storytelling that resonates with diverse audiences. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Creative Services, you'll help shape and execute the organization's creative strategy, leading visual direction for key initiatives in fundraising, marketing, and PR. You'll also collaborate with the Sr. Director of Brand Activation to roll out a refreshed visual identity in alignment with our updated brand. You will apply best practices across nonprofit fundraising, direct response, social media, and web, producing high-impact design solutions that drive engagement and amplify the Bible cause in American culture. As a creative leader, you'll also equip internal teams with high-quality, on-brand assets that inspire and inform.

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:
•  Own and evolve ABS's visual identity, maintaining cohesion while refining guidelines based on audience insights, brand performance, and emerging design trends.
•  Design creative assets that will set the standard for brand expression-shaping messaging platform and campaign identities, designing reports, brochures, and other high-impact materials.
•  Lead the creative direction of key publications, including Record magazine, ensuring visual storytelling aligns with ABS's mission and brand voice.
•  Equip internal teams and partners with adaptable brand tools and templates that make it easy to communicate clearly and consistently.
•  Deliver compelling visual content across print, digital, and social channels, bringing ABS's message to life in every format.
•  Expand creative expression through motion and emerging media, developing assets like animations, short-form video, and AI-enhanced visuals.
•  Drive continuous innovation, staying ahead of creative tools, workflows, and technologies to enhance output and impact. Qualifications:
•   Education: Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related field
•   Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience as lead or senior designer in web and graphic design.
•   Technical Skills:
•  Ability to translate brand strategy into cohesive visual systems that drive consistency, clarity, and emotional resonance across all channels.
•  Strength in leading creative direction-balancing hands-on design with oversight of internal and external contributors to ensure brand-aligned execution.
•  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, WordPress, and Canva.
•  Ability to create visual content for diverse digital platforms, including bespoke landing pages, Twitter/X, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Vibe, 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.
•  Experience with digital postproduction for print, color correction techniques, and knowledge of editing in multiple color profiles.
•  Comprehensive understanding of visual assets including file formats, sizes, applications, and terminology. 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:
•  Complex Communication: Proficient in communicating complex ideas to various stakeholders, both verbally and in writing. Teamwork and Collaboration:
•  Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leads teams effectively, builds strong team dynamics, and fosters a collaborative organizational culture. Cultural Competence and Inclusion:
•  Cultural Awareness: Respects and values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Service Orientation:
•  Service Solutions: Understands service recipients' needs, develops solutions to meet those needs, and builds relationships. Adaptability and Flexibility:
•  Responsive Adjustment: Adjusts strategies based on new information, remains flexible in dynamic environments. Time Management and Organization:
•  Efficient Coordination: Prioritizes tasks, manages multiple projects, and ensures team deadlines are met. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:
•  Analytical Problem Solving: Analyzes complex problems, develops solutions, and makes decisions independently. Leadership and Initiative:
•  Team Leadership: Guides, supports and leads team members to achieve goals, engage in cross-company collaboration and pivot when needed to achieve strategic change. All people managers must demonstrate the following skills at a level fitting their role:
•  Strategic Thinking and Decision Making:
•   Strategic Alignment: Develops plans that align with team objectives and organizational goals.
•  Continuous Learning and Development:
•  Self-Development: Seeks out opportunities to learn and grow own skills, while sharing development opportunities with others.
•  Innovation and Creativity:
•  Creative Thinking: Suggests new ideas and approaches to tasks. 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:
•  ABS Headquarters - Old City, Philadelphia
•  Remote - May be considered for top candidates Core Hours:

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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.
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