Work is a gift from the loving Father to his beloved sons and daughters. And yet, receiving this gift and offering it back to our Creator can be difficult due to the brokenness and frailty of our fallen nature. We seek to answer the Lord’s invitation to lean into this tension as we build an apostolate entirely devoted to honoring God both with what we do and how we do it.
Amidst the obvious challenges, God is doing something amazing in our world… and we are grateful to be a part of it. Just as David reached for five smooth stones when God called him to slay the giant Goliath, when God raises up leaders in the Church, they reach for 5 Stones to help them answer his call.
When it’s time to clarify a brand message, solve logistics nightmares, untangle tech troubles, or break through media malaise, we’re here to help Catholic apostolates get unstuck and unleashed. Join our passionate, close-knit team in Sycamore, IL, who joyfully accompany mission-driven organizations with the professional services they need to succeed.
THE ROLE WE NEED
5 Stones is seeking a graphic designer to work collaboratively with the rest of our agency team to serve our growing list of Catholic clients. A graphic designer does this by compellingly and consistently representing our clients’ brands through a vast variety of communication pieces across the digital and print landscape—making work that is good and true become winsomely beautiful.
Because we are a small and agile team, this role requires creative adaptability and comfort in the not-perfectly-clear. While we can’t script what each day holds, we are certain this team member will be asked to :
- Work collaboratively with clients, account managers, project managers, marketers, copywriters, and developers to create functional digital and print experiences that convince and convert.
- Deliver consistent design work across a large spectrum of project types, including but not limited to :
brand systems
logo designweb designdigital advertisingemail campaignsproduct photographysales collateraldirect mailing piecessocial mediaand moreExecute occasional production design tasks, such as file preparation for print pieces or layout changes to printed products.THE PERSON WE NEED
The right candidate for the graphic design position will be :
Creative with an appetite to explore ideas outside of the boxA confident and enthusiastic communicatorWilling to think beyond just the visuals and offer their own strategic insight into projectsOpen to receiving feedback and direction from team members and clients without taking it personallyNaturally curious and unafraid to take a calculated risk on a new ideaReady to dive into new projects they haven't done before and learn new skillsAble to balance quality, time, and budget to produce the best possible work on every projectHumble and aware of their deep goodness and dignity as a beloved child of GodAnd the right candidate will have :
A bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications is preferred but not necessary if an applicant has the necessary skill sets from professional experienceAn impressive portfolio showcasing stunning work across a variety of projectsProficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud programs, namely, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator (other programs a plus)Experience with Webflow and / or Figma is preferred but not necessaryExcellent communication skills allowing him or her to share design best practices and rationale clearly in a way that builds up the relationship with our clientsExperience creating and / or working in brand systems, adhering to branding guidelines, and executing a brand across various mediums and projectsA passion for work that keeps him or her up-to-date with today’s design, technology, entertainment, and culturePersonal commitment to continuous improvement of technical skills, efficiency, quality, communication and collaboration skills, etc.An understanding of how to set up design files for print and digitalAn unwavering steadiness and peacefulness rooted in the Catholic identityWHAT WE OFFER
A one-of-a-kind work environment built by a close-knit team of men and women who share your passion and visionPremium healthcare and dental coverage (75% paid by the company)Paid time off for Holy Days of Obligation and other feasts such as Holy Thursday and Good Friday, in addition to holidays and personal vacation timeA generous 401(K) plan with employer matchingFlex-spending account (tax-free funds to put towards out-of-pocket medical expenses)On the clock prayer and Mass times in our on-site Chapel, where our Lord is present in the Holy EucharistA pivotal position within a growing apostolate with opportunities to hone your craft and share your gifts in evolving ways as you continue your career with 5 Stones.LOCATION
We believe that the culture and community of 5 Stones are critically important to our mission of serving clients and helping our employees thrive in every aspect of their lives. For this reason, we strongly prefer this team member to be located onsite in Sycamore, Illinois (60 miles west of Chicago).
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