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Graphic Designer (eKidz)
- Elevation Church (Matthews, NC)
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At Elevation Church, we want 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 (http://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.
RESPONSIBILITY
+ Collaborate with the eKidz Creative Director and Creative team to develop creative treatments and pitch design concepts.
+ Design print assets such as banners, signage, environmental graphics, stage elements, and event materials.
+ Design digital graphics for social media, YouTube, websites, and digital campaigns that support eKidz series, events, and weekly programming.
+ Create digital graphics packages for video episodes, livestreams, and other multimedia content.
+ Ensure all graphics, including animated elements used by video editors or animators, are visually engaging, on brand, and aligned with communication goals.
+ Build brand identities and style guides for series, events, and special initiatives.
+ Work with project managers and vendors to select print materials and ensure all physical assets are produced to Elevation standards.
+ Design apparel for eKidz events, volunteer teams, and special campaigns.
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 full-time experience as a graphic designer.
+ High level of attention to detail in typography, layout, and color.
+ Experience designing in a quick-turnaround, fast-paced creative environment.
+ Experience working with print vendors, including understanding specs, bleeds, and color profiles.
+ Experience designing graphics for social media platforms.
+ Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
+ Excellent time-management skills.
+ Strong written communication skills for presenting designs and collaborating with the team.
NICE-TO-HAVES
+ Experience working in a ministry setting
+ Experience creating graphics for children's programming or family ministries.
+ Experience working within a collaborative creative team or agency environment.
+ Experience handing off design assets to video editors or animators with clean, organized files.
+ Ability to take DSLR-style photos for use in graphics or promotional materials.
+ Experience animating text or simple motion assets in After Effects.
+ Familiarity with generative AI design tools for ideation, variations, or asset creation.
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)
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