Layout Designer

GRACE ENTERPRISES, LLC

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Spring • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per year

About the role

  • Support product design projects and supplemental print materials.
  • Create design concepts that visually express theological themes with beauty, clarity, and depth.
  • Implement design direction for interior layout balancing timeless design principles with awareness of contemporary publishing trends.
  • Prepare files for production with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Work closely with the Art Director and Editorial Director to understand each project’s theological and emotional core before beginning design work.
  • Partner with the Marketing team to ensure covers align with market positioning and customer appeal.
  • Present designs to the Design Selections Team and incorporate feedback into revisions.
  • Communicate proactively about design timelines, progress, and challenges to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Prepare final, press-ready files according to printer specifications, ensuring color accuracy, bleed, and resolution meet quality standards.
  • Collaborate with Cover Designers on the creation of interior layouts and final production files to ensure cohesion between cover and interior design, brand consistency, and adherence to production specifications.
  • Uphold TDGC’s visual identity, ensuring all designs reflect the brand’s Sage archetype and high standard of beauty.
  • Research and present creative inspiration drawn from publishing, fine arts, interior design, and cultural trends to inform fresh approaches.
  • Seek ongoing development in design craft, printing technology, and publishing aesthetics.
  • Stay current on design software, tools, and trends that can elevate TDGC’s creative output.
  • Embrace feedback as part of the design refinement process, modeling humility, professionalism, and creativity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related field required.
  • 3–5 years of professional design experience, preferably in publishing, branding, or print design.
  • A deep passion for books, theology, and the role of beauty in Christian publishing.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator).
  • Strong understanding of composition, typography, and visual hierarchy.
  • Proven ability to design for print, including experience with production specs, trim sizes, bleed, color calibration, and print-ready files.
  • Familiarity with current trends in both Christian publishing and the broader design industry.
  • Ability to maintain and adapt to TDGC’s visual identity (Sage archetype: timeless, wise, transformative) while contributing fresh, creative ideas.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments.
  • Understanding how AI integrates into your position.
  • Alignment with TDGC’s mission, doctrinal statement, and core values.
Benefits
  • Full insurance package including health, dental, vision, basic life, and disability.
  • Paid time off to volunteer with your favorite organization
  • Annual raises and profit sharing based on company profitability and personal performance
  • Three Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
  • Thirteen paid holidays
  • Annual employee celebration
  • PTO for birthday and anniversary milestones
  • 401(K) Retirement Eligibility
  • Free company product + employee discounts!
  • $1,000 annual match to a charity of your choice! *upon approval
  • Up to one week of paid leave for an International Mission Trip
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
graphic designvisual communicationcompositiontypographyvisual hierarchyprint designproduction specificationscolor calibrationpress-ready filesdesign concepts
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationattention to detailcreativityhumilityprofessionalismproactive communicationfeedback incorporationproject managementadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Graphic DesignBachelor’s degree in Visual Communication