Assistant Graphic Designer

Summary

The Ascension Assistant Graphic Designer is a remote, support-level role on our Parish Team within the Parish, Schools and Small Groups unit. Working in close collaboration with senior designers, you will produce print and digital products that serve the Catholic Church: executing layouts, preparing files, and keeping projects moving on schedule. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, deadline-driven designer who enjoys collaborating, takes direction well, and wants to grow their craft through meaningful work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with senior designers,  execute the look and feel of new products, and contribute ideas in brainstorming and creative meetings as requested.

• Work under the mentorship of senior designers to execute a variety of marketing and product materials. 
• Work with the project and product manager to understand each project’s scope, creative direction, and deliverables.
• Create designs and layouts for print and digital pieces, including books, reflowable ebooks, packaging, and marketing materials, applying established brand standards to keep every piece consistent and on brand.
• Make revisions based on feedback from senior designers and stakeholders.
• Manage print jobs throughout their life cycle by tracking schedules, obtaining in-house approvals, and preparing and checking prepress files before they go to printers and vendors.
• Fulfill routine graphics requests for marketing, events, reprints, and special projects. 
• Help maintain organized design files and assets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Skills & Portfolio

• Strong portfolio demonstrating effective use of typography, white space, and color
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, including industry best practices
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Solid understanding of print production standards and preparing print-ready files
• Ability to carry out the team’s creative vision through to final deliverables
• Sound judgment in knowing when to bring questions or issues to the right people
• Eagerness to learn from and receive feedback from senior designers
• Takes creative direction well while staying self-motivated and productive when working independently

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, fine arts, marketing, or a related field
• Experience in a creative agency or in-house design team
• Ability to work within an established style guide to create consistent, on-brand visuals for print and marketing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with coworkers and management in a remote environment
• Deadline-oriented, able to shift quickly between projects to respond to high-priority assignments
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and proactively communicate any schedule changes
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated home workspace
• Comfortable collaborating through video calls, messaging, and shared online tools such as Google Drive
• Occasional travel to Ascension’s headquarters required
• Exemplify and live Ascension’s core values of humility, passion, and integrity

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources