Senior Graphic Designer

Samaritan's Purse; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability insurance

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC seeks a Senior Graphic Designer to join the Communications team. You will develop creative options, align with ministry objectives, and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality communications with a Christ-centered focus.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience, plus strong typography and editorial design skills. Expect tight deadlines, potential after-hours work, and on-site production reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and ten (10) or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work under pressure within short timelines, and be willing to work beyond normal hours to meet project deadlines
• Prior experience with editorial design layout
• Strong typography skills
• Ability to work with minimal technical assistance
• Thorough knowledge of offset printing production issues
• Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies required

Responsibilities

• Develop multiple creative design options that clearly support defined communication and marketing objectives, partnering closely with Communications staff to advance the ministry's mission and message.
• Receive and thoughtfully evaluate departmental feedback, working cooperatively with Communications colleagues to refine projects while honoring shared goals and maintaining a Christ-centered spirit.
• Manage projects with excellence, meeting deadlines while striving to maximize both the quality and productivity of creative work.
• Collaborate with the Creative Services Manager and fellow designers to resolve production, design, and editorial needs and help meet pressing departmental priorities.
• Uphold the highest professional standards in manufacturing and reproduction by carefully reviewing proofs and participating in on-site press approvals, ensuring finished communications reflect excellence and stewardship.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Typography

Editorial design

Work under pressure

Minimal technical assistance

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years experience

Biblical studies (12 credits)

Tools

Offset printing

Job description

Location: Boone, NC, United States
Job ID: 17228
Date Posted: Aug 21, 2026

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking a Senior Graphic Designer to join our Communications team in Boone, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Senior Graphic Designer, you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Develop multiple creative design options that clearly support defined communication and marketing objectives, partnering closely with Communications staff to advance the ministry's mission and message.

Receive and thoughtfully evaluate departmental feedback, working cooperatively with Communications colleagues to refine projects while honoring shared goals and maintaining a Christ-centered spirit.

Manage projects with excellence, meeting deadlines while striving to maximize both the quality and productivity of creative work.

Collaborate with the Creative Services Manager and fellow designers to resolve production, design, and editorial needs and help meet pressing departmental priorities.

Uphold the highest professional standards in manufacturing and reproduction by carefully reviewing proofs and participating in on-site press approvals, ensuring finished communications reflect excellence and stewardship.

Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

Bachelor's degree and ten (10) or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to work under pressure within short timelines, and be willing to work beyond normal hours to meet project deadlines

Prior experience with editorial design layout

Strong typography skills

Ability to work with minimal technical assistance

Thorough knowledge of offset printing production issues

Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies required

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance

Still trying to find your fit at Samaritan's Purse?

Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.