Graphic Designer (eKidz)

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical benefits for full-time staff

403b with 4% match

Paid time off

Elevation Church subsidized counseling sessions

Job summary

A community-oriented church in Matthews, North Carolina, seeks a Graphic Designer to develop creative designs for print and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the eKidz team and must have over 3 years of relevant experience. Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. This role offers a supportive environment focused on personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of full-time experience as a graphic designer.
• High level of attention to detail in typography, layout, and color.
• Experience designing graphics for social media platforms.
• Experience working with print vendors, including specs, bleeds, and color profiles
• Experience designing graphics for social media platforms
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
• Excellent written communication skills for presenting designs and collaborating with the team

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the eKidz Creative Director and Creative team.
• Design print and digital assets for various platforms.
• Build brand identities and style guides for events.
• Create digital graphics packages for video episodes, livestreams, and other multimedia content
• Ensure all graphics are visually engaging, on brand, and aligned with communication goals

Skills

Graphic design

Attention to detail

Time-management

Collaboration

Digital graphics creation

Social media graphics

Time management

Communication

Tools

After Effects

Job description

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 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)