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How much do catholic graphic design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for catholic graphic design in the United States is $26.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What types of projects do Catholic Graphic Designers typically work on, and how do they collaborate with church staff?

Catholic Graphic Designers often create materials such as church bulletins, event flyers, liturgical booklets, logos, social media graphics, and website visuals that reflect Catholic traditions and messaging. They regularly collaborate with pastors, ministry leaders, and communications teams to ensure that designs align with the church's mission and the liturgical calendar. Designers may also participate in team meetings to brainstorm creative ideas for outreach and parish events. This collaborative environment allows designers to contribute meaningfully to parish life while expanding their portfolio with faith-based projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Catholic Graphic Design position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Catholic Graphic Design, you need a strong background in graphic design principles, familiarity with Catholic imagery and themes, and a portfolio demonstrating relevant work. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and experience with web design or print production are commonly required, while a degree in graphic design or a related field is often preferred. Excellent communication, creativity, and the ability to collaborate with church staff or ministries will help someone stand out. These skills ensure that all design materials align with Catholic values and effectively support parish communication and ministry objectives.

What is a Catholic Graphic Design job?

A Catholic Graphic Design job involves creating visual content that aligns with Catholic values, traditions, and teachings. This can include designing materials for churches, dioceses, religious organizations, schools, or nonprofits. Projects may involve branding, social media graphics, liturgical materials, event promotions, and more. The goal is to communicate faith-based messages effectively while maintaining artistic excellence.

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Infographic showing various Catholic Graphic Design job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, and 38% Part Time. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,951 per year, or $26.9 per hour.

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DEPARTMENT: Institutional Advancement - Communications and Media Relations

SUPERVISED BY: Associate Vice President for Communications and Media Relations

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Graphic Designer manages the Office of Institutional Advancement (IA) design projects to support development, communications and alumni relations goals and creates and develops materials for community and overall visibility and awareness building for Seton Hill University. This position designs two major publications, the Forward magazine (spring issue) and the Forward/Honor Roll of Donors (fall issue) for IA; both publications are sent to alumni, donors and friends of Seton Hill.  The Graphic Designer serves as a liaison to select vendors and assists the Vice President for Institutional Advancement, the Associate Vice Presidents, and the Senior Writer for Advancement with the development of IA fundraising, alumni relations, advertising, event, media relations and communications materials and projects.

This position works closely with the Associate Vice President for Communications and Media Relations and the Senior Writer for Advancement to provide materials (e.g. magazines, special publications, specialty logos, ads, postcards, pamphlets, programs, invitations, brochures, digital marketing pieces, video and social media graphics, motion graphics, etc.) annual fund, capital campaign, alumni relations, and general visibility pieces to alumni, friend, and donor audiences. The Graphic Designer is responsible for overall project management as well as print production. The Graphic Designer also works with the Senior Graphic Designer and Visual Identity Officer based in the Office of Marketing to ensure that all materials developed, particularly Forward magazine, follow the University Style Guide, ensuring strict adherence to University creative and brand standards. 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

  • Oversee the creative development, design, redesign and production of a wide range of communications, including advertising and event collateral (print/digital), web/social graphics, advertising pieces, signage, logos and other branded materials, as well as videos and other electronic/digital projects
  • Execute the layout and production of two issues of the Seton Hill University magazine, Forward (spring) and Forward/Honor Roll of Donors (fall), working with the Senior Graphic Designer and Visual Identity Officer in the Office of Marketing to adhere to creative and brand standards.
  • Design special publications tied to fundraising activities and/or donor relations (e.g. Alumni Weekend brochure, Homecoming brochure, Distinguished Alumni program, Day of Giving materials, etc.)
  • Edit, retouch and color correct photographs.
  • Oversee the print production process and properly set up files for print.
  • Meet with IA staff to develop a calendar for production of IA projects; manage deadlines and priorities.
  • Manage requests received through the Graphic Design Request Form to ensure all projects are managed in a timely way.
  • Oversee the project/job list and recommend adjustments as necessary.
  • Estimate the time required to complete the work to meet deadlines; collaborate with the Associate Vice President for Communications and Media Relations to recommend freelance assignments.
  • Create and produce, in collaboration with the Senior Graphic Designer, new ideas and concepts for IA materials in line with the University's style guide.
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and stay well informed of emerging design trends, programs and technologies through engagement in professional organizations and through regular meetings with the Senior Graphic Designer.
  • Mentor graphic design interns as needed and delegate projects to them.
  • Perform all other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in graphic design 
  • Experience in project management 
  • Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, etc.), along with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the Google Suite (Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive).
     

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Previous work in higher education or the nonprofit sector 
  • Skills in animation, illustration, photography and/or video
     

Required applicant materials include: Cover Letter, Resume and Portfolio of Graphic Design work. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Applications received by August 14 will receive priority consideration.  All finalists will be required to submit a reflection statement to Seton Hill's Mission.

Chartered in 1918, Seton Hill University is a leading Catholic coeducational liberal arts university founded by the Sisters of Charity and embracing students of all faiths. Located in southwestern Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands (yet only 35 miles from Pittsburgh), Seton Hill educates its students to think and act critically, creatively and ethically as productive members of society committed to transforming the world.
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