Graphic Designer

Cornerstone Chapel; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Chapel is looking for a full-time Graphic Designer to create visually appealing and informative materials for church promotions. You will work closely with the communications team to develop graphics for various platforms, ensuring alignment with the church's mission.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, proficiency with Adobe software such as Photoshop and Illustrator, and strong organizational skills. This position requires a patient and teachable spirit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field is required.
• Proficient in Adobe software such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Experience in graphic design and visual media promotion.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with creative team members on projects.
• Creates graphics for print and digital promotions.
• Maintains branding guidelines in all designs.

Skills

Adobe Suite

Project management software (e.g., Wrike)

Strong organization and planning skills

Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or similar

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

After Effects

Mac OS

Job description

Job Summary

The Graphic Designer at Cornerstone Chapel will be responsible for creating visually pleasing and informative products and communications materials associated with promotion and other miscellaneous needs for the church and its ministries. The Graphic Designer’s job will be to use design software to complete projects and make revisions based on ministry feedback. The Graphic Designer will report to the Creative Director of Communications. This individual will demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit in all interactions with congregants, volunteers, and staff. He or she will seek to perform all duties as unto the Lord, relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance, and completing all tasks with excellence.

Performance Dimensions and Tasks

• Collaborates with other creative team members in the communications team
• Creates informative and entertaining graphics and visuals for print, and digital elements to be used in promotional campaigns for varied events (including rave cards, posters, digital slide campaigns, and other in‑house advertising materials)
• Reviews final layouts and suggests improvements as needed
• Maintains created designs from other designers and repurposes them for varied communication advertisements including print and digital for in‑house promotions
• Maintains branding guidelines and branding
• Creates digitally animated graphics
• Researches new software or design concepts
• Designs engaging graphics, reels, stories, and other visual content to support the church’s social media platforms
• Ensures all social media content reflects the church’s messaging and mission while maintaining a consistent visual identity
• Adapts graphics and creative assets for multiple social media platforms

Job Specifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or similar field of study is preferred; Bachelor’s degree is required

Knowledge

• Adobe software including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator; After Effects preferred
• Graphic design and visual media promotion
• Print communication
• Mac OS

Skills & Abilities

• Adobe Suite and Wrike project management software
• Complete tasks in a timely manner and willing to learn new skills
• Strong organization and planning skills

Other Characteristics

• Patient, teachable spirit

Job Status

Full-time, non‑exempt

Job Context

Seated desk work