Art Director

Elevation Church; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevation Church is seeking a designer to create high‑quality visuals for weekend experiences, sermon series, digital content, social media, and special projects. You will collaborate with the Creative Director, writers, and programming teams to develop strong visual concepts that communicate messages clearly and creatively.

You will lead design direction for campaigns, maintain the brand across all platforms, and execute designs across broadcast, social, web, print, and environmental formats.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating design, typography, and layout expertise.
• Experience leading design projects and creative direction.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong branding and storytelling through design.
• Excellent collaboration across teams and communication.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality designs for weekend experiences, sermon series, digital content, social media, and projects.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director, writers, and programming teams to develop strong visual concepts that communicate messages clearly and creatively
• Lead design direction for campaigns and series—contributing to concept development, look and feel, and execution
• Maintain and elevate the visual standards of the church’s brand across all platforms
• Execute designs across multiple formats (broadcast, social, web, print, environmental) with excellence and consistency
• Provide creative feedback and direction to other designers and freelancers
• Partner with video teams, animators, and other creatives to bring cohesive, multi-platform experiences to life
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Prepare and deliver final files for production across various media

Skills

Design

Typography

Layout

Branding

Storytelling

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

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 high-quality designs for weekend experiences, sermon series, digital content, social media, and special projects
• Collaborate with the Creative Director, writers, and programming teams to develop strong visual concepts that communicate messages clearly and creatively
• Help lead the design direction for campaigns and series—contributing to concept development, look and feel, and execution
• Maintain and elevate the visual standards of the church’s brand across all platforms
• Execute designs across multiple formats (broadcast, social, web, print, environmental) with excellence and consistency
• Provide creative feedback and direction to other designers and freelancers
• Partner with video teams, animators, and other creatives to bring cohesive, multi-platform experiences to life
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Prepare and deliver final files for production across various media

MUST-HAVES

• Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a high level of design, typography, and layout expertise
• Proven ability to lead design projects and contribute to creative direction
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong understanding of branding, visual systems, and storytelling through design
• Ability to operate with both creative vision and executional excellence
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
• High attention to detail with a commitment to excellence
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Experience working in a non-profit environment or ministry setting
• Knowledge of motion design or animation
• Experience designing for broadcast or large-scale environments
• Familiarity with social media trends and digital-first design strategies
• Experience working with AI-assisted design tools

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 subsidizes 6 sessions of counseling annually
• Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)