Graphic Designer Job at Elevation Church in Matthews

At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we're a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We're grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website (www.elevationchurch.org) to be sure you're aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create Branding and style guides for special events and campaigns.
• Design print assets like books for small group studies, posters and banners for lobby decor, and other marketing materials.
• Design graphics packages for videos and other digital marketing materials.
• Brainstorm and develop concepts to improve and innovate the way we reach people through our ministry partners.

MUST-HAVES

• Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)
• 3+ years of design experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe design software.
• Experience with print design and communicating with print vendors.
• Ability to work well within a collaborative team environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Great time management skills and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Portfolio available online.

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Experience working in a non-profit environment or ministry setting
• Proven success with forward-thinking design within a church/non-profit setting.
• Set design experience or experience with 3D product design.
• Experience working with a motion graphics designer.
• Experience in apparel design.

DAY-TO-DAY

• We're a Sunday-Thursday work environment. Monday-Thursday, we're in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we're supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses.
• There's a lot to accomplish each week, so we're pretty fast-paced. We're also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us.
• Yes, we work hard. But we're good at playing hard, too. We're a creative staff, so there's no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun!
• You can't help but grow on our staff. You'll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you, both in structured and unstructured ways.
• We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon.
• Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.

BENEFITS

• Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee's medical benefits for full-time staff
• 403b with 4% match
• Dental & Vision benefits
• Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
• Elevation Church subsidized 6 sessions of counseling annually
• Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)