Designer

BJU Press; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob Jones University, a leader in biblically-integrated publishing, is seeking an entry-level graphic designer to support student and teacher editions, assessments, and ancillary materials. You will apply established templates and style guides, collaborating with design leads and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with instructional and biblical objectives.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, typography, and a growth mindset as you prepare files for review, refine work through

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in graphic design, visual communication, or publishing
• Portfolio demonstrating clean, effective design and potential for growth
• Strong foundational skills in layout, composition, and design software
• Familiarity with print production tools and visual design fundamentals
• Willingness to grow through coaching, collaboration, and self-directed learning

Responsibilities

• Implement design templates, layout standards, and style guides for student and teacher editions, assessments, and other ancillary materials ensuring consistency across products
• Collaborate with Design Leads, Design Teams, peers, and cross-functional product line teams to clarify goals and ensure alignment with instructional and biblical objectives
• Prepare files accurately for review
• Accept and apply feedback thoughtfully, refining work through multiple iterations
• Maintain project organization and meet assigned deadlines
• Contribute to team discussions, critiques, and knowledge-sharing opportunities
• Demonstrate growth in design skill, software fluency, and understanding of company and industry publishing standards

Skills

Typography

Layout design

Visual storytelling

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Adaptability

Print production

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

South Carolina
Greenville, SC 296140001, USA

Description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement design templates, layout standards, and style guides for student and teacher editions, assessments, and other ancillary materials ensuring consistency across products
• Collaborate with Design Leads, Design Teams, peers, and cross-functional product line teams to clarify goals and ensure alignment with instructional and biblical objectives
• Prepare files accurately for review
• Accept and apply feedback thoughtfully, refining work through multiple iterations
• Maintain project organization and meet assigned deadlines
• Contribute to team discussions, critiques, and knowledge-sharing opportunities
• Demonstrate growth in design skill, software fluency, and understanding of company and industry publishing standards

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Growth mindset with a willingness to learn and apply feedback
• Strong attention to detail and design consistency
• Collaborative approach to problem solving and communication
• Professional reliability and accountability for task completion
• Foundational visual storytelling and typographic skills
• Respect for biblical worldview values and a desire to serve through design
• Interest in improving technical and creative skills through hands-on experience
• 0–2 years of experience in graphic design, visual communication, or publishing
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or a related field preferred
• Portfolio that demonstrates clean, effective design and potential for growth
• Strong foundational skills in layout, composition, and design software
• Familiarity with print production tools and visual design fundamentals
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
• Willingness to grow through coaching, collaboration, and self-directed learning

An applicant for a position in the Bob Jones University group — Bob Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press — must be a born-again Christian who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Each applicant must agree with and affirm the Bob Jones University creed, mission (see https://www.bju.edu/about/creed-mission.php ) and core biblical doctrines regarding areas such as the Bible, the triune God, man and salvation, etc. Employees are expected to maintain a conservative lifestyle and support the group’s positions on issues such as beverage alcohol and addictive substances, creation, marriage and human sexuality and the sanctity of life, etc., (https://www.bju.edu/about/positions.php ). Employees are to be active members of a local Bible-believing church which holds orthodox theology. Whether in the classroom, online, through student activities, or through the preparation of educational materials for Christian schools and homeschool families, applicants must be committed to providing students an excellent, worldclass education from a biblical worldview that prepares them for a lifetime of service for Jesus Christ.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative

: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Functional Expert

: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Required

Associates or better.

Experience

Preferred

1-2 years:

Related experience

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