Graphic Designer (Graphics Coordinator)

Embrace Church; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Embrace Church in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a full-time Graphics Coordinator to join our Creative Team. Based in Sioux Falls, this role supports four locations and helps shape the look and feel of Embrace across communications.

The role requires 40 hours per week with Sunday-Thursday work and occasional evenings. The Graphics Coordinator will execute design work, manage files, and collaborate with volunteers and staff to deliver compelling visuals for ministry.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering graphic design for multi-location church environments.
• Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute design work for series art, ministry graphics, social media, and events.
• Prepare slide decks and on-screen visuals for Sunday services.
• Coordinate design requests across ministries and meet tight timelines.
• Assist with print assets and signage installations.
• Collaborate with Communications and Creative teams on content.

Skills

Graphic design

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Canva

Photography

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The heartbeat of our church is to relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus. The Sioux Falls area is one of the fastest-growing cities in America. By 2031, we hope to reach 5% of Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities for Jesus. That 5% would be 12,500 people for Jesus!

Description

Embrace Church is adding another passionate graphic designer to our Creative Team! This is a full-time role, based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

The role is a central position working 40 hours each week in support of our four physical locations and the overall brand of Embrace Church. The Graphics Coordinator is responsible for executing the design aesthetic of Embrace and helping lead, manage, and enhance the look and feel of Embrace through the direction of the Creative Director.

FULL-TIME, 40 HOURS/WEEK; Sunday - Thursday with occasional evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Creative Director on the development & execution of all graphic design work including series art, ministries art (groups, missions, students and kids), social media assets, website, special events, and any other design needs that arise.

Sets up the Creative, Production & Speaking Teams for successful and smooth Sunday mornings through the preparation of accurate & compelling slide decks, rotator graphics and other Sunday morning-specific deliverables.

Coordinates design requests from all ministry areas; actively communicates and collaborates with other teams to fulfill requests in a timely & excellent way.

Assists with the ordering, pick up and delivery of print assets; helps with the installation of signage or entryway pieces.

Collaborates with the Communications Coordinator on graphics & content for social media.

Collaborates with Creative & Pastoral teams in brainstorming sessions.

Seeks out and innovates ways for Embrace to be a more creative experience. This includes art/design related to the Sunday morning experience, including the parking lot, lobby, kids’ spaces, and sanctuary.

Shoots and edits photos.

Manages all creative and photo files both during post-production and the archiving stage, ensuring efficient retrieval of archived files.

Manages multiple projects simultaneously and ensures the timely completion of deliverables.

Meets and connects with volunteer photographers and trains them on a Sunday morning or special event. Coordinates bimonthly meetings with current, past, and new volunteer photographers to share experiences, exchange tips and tricks, showcase portfolios, and build a strong connection. Manage a central GroupMe chat to facilitate ongoing team communication, send meeting invites, and foster community. Maintain a regular, ongoing schedule for all volunteer photographers within Planning Center Online (PCO) to ensure structured coverage across campuses.

Personal Qualities

Highly adaptable and willing to adjust as initiatives and direction changes.

Strong customer service skills. You’ll be working with almost every staff member at Embrace, helping to translate their needs into assets that help us relentlessly reach the next person for Jesus.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage differing viewpoints so the final product remains true to the objective.

Proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite with an emphasis in Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva and InDesign. Experience with Lightroom is preferred.

Strong understanding of print requirements in regard to color, pixel density, layout, etc.

Experience with photography and photo editing strongly preferred.

A highly collaborative approach to work and creation, putting aside personal preferences to achieve the best idea.

Never settles for good enough, and always pushes toward excellence.

Big picture thinker and compelling storyteller.

Personal Qualities

An authentic follower of Christ who is pursuing the Lord with his/her heart, mind, and soul.

A life growing in all aspects of the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control).

Never pursuing second-rate, always pursuing excellence in everything.

Leader with strong leadership and organizational skills.

Self-motivated.

Hard-working, but loves to have fun.

Willing to go the extra mile.

Have the ability to create and foster a team environment and sense of unity among team members.

Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Passionate about reaching the next person for Jesus.

Detail-oriented.

Involved in the heart and life of Embrace (small group, events, etc.).