Graphic Designer

About Us
For over 40 years, The Parable Group has been a leader in faith-based marketing, helping Christian retailers, publishers, and ministries connect with their communities through data‑driven strategy and creative excellence. Through our two divisions—Parable Digital and Parable Retail—we deliver personalized, results-oriented marketing across digital, print, and in‑store channels.

Job Description
We’re seeking a full-time Graphic Designer to produce high-quality creative across multiple formats, with a strong emphasis on catalog design, promotional marketing, and digital content. This role is ideal for a designer who enjoys taking projects from concept through completion, collaborating with a creative team, and working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing long-term production schedules alongside weekly marketing deliverables.

Key Responsibilities
Catalog Design & Production
- Lead multi-phase catalog design, layout, and production for seasonal and promotional catalogs.
- Develop visual themes, cover concepts, moodboards, color palettes, and typography systems.
- Collaborate with internal teams on catalog creative direction and brand alignment.
- Perform catalog-related photography and photo editing as needed.

Digital & Print Marketing Design
- Design digital marketing assets including emails, online ads, and promotional memes.
- Produce print collateral such as merchandising kits, postcards, bag stuffers, and in-store materials.
- Support ongoing seasonal marketing promotions through batched design cycles.

Creative Collaboration & Project Coordination
- Contribute ideas and visual direction through brainstorming, concept development, and creation of style guides and reference materials.
- Provide design support across Parable Digital and Parable Retail, assisting with digital content creation (Adobe Express) and various internal or special projects.
- Manage multiple design projects using Asana and Microsoft 365 tools, participate in team meetings, and maintain organized project files and documented processes.

Required Skills and Experience
- 2+ years of professional graphic design experience.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating layout design, typography, and brand consistency.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Art, Graphic Design, or Graphic Communication.
- Experience with catalog design, production workflows, or long‑form layout.
- Experience preparing large-scale publications for commercial printing, including prepress workflows
- Web design (UI/UX) experience and familiarity with platforms like Squarespace.
- Knowledge of HTML/CSS or basic motion graphics (e.g., After Effects).
- Product or lifestyle photography experience (preferred)

Work Environment
This is a full-time position based out of our San Luis Obispo office.

We offer flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements for the right candidate.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer a supportive, mission-driven culture and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical and dental benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid vacation time off
-A supportive and mission-driven work environment

Why Join Us?

This role is ideal for a creative professional who wants to make an impact in a collaborative, faith-driven environment. At The Parable Group, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative marketing solutions while growing professionally with a supportive team.

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person