Graphic Designer (Onsite Only)

Athens Life Fellowship; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens Life Fellowship is seeking a passionate Graphic Designer to join our Ministry/Communications team onsite in Athens. You will shape the visual voice across print and digital platforms, from weekend messages to major events, campaigns, and social media.

Bring a strong design portfolio, mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to take concepts from idea to finished deliverables. You’ll collaborate with pastors and staff to create clear, god-honoring communications that invite

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating digital and print design across multiple platforms.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; familiarity with motion graphics is a plus.
• Strong understanding of design principles, branding, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent time management and communication skills are required.
• Active faith alignment with Life Fellowship's mission and values.
• Demonstrated participation or affiliation with Life Fellowship or similar church community.
• Passion for using graphic design to help people belong and connect with Christ.

Responsibilities

• Creative design and conception: develop compelling visual concepts aligned with brand and audience needs.
• Effective visual communication: craft clear messages using typography, color, imagery, layout, and motion.
• Brand stewardship: maintain consistency across all materials while evolving the Life Fellowship brand.
• Project management: juggle multiple design projects and meet deadlines with quality.
• Production & file prep: prepare print/digital-ready assets and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

Portfolio

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Figma

Motion graphics

Design principles

Brand development

Visual storytelling

Time management

Communication

Faith alignment

Christ-centered design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Figma

Job description

Job Title: Graphic Designer

Employee Status: Full-time (Onsite only)

Job Department: Ministry/Communications

Job Supervisor: Blake Austin

Summary

Life Fellowship is looking for a passionate and highly skilled Graphic Designers to join our fast-paced and creative team. This is more than a design job-It's an opportunity to use your gifts to help share Christ in our city and beyond . You'll play a key role in shaping the visual voice of Life Fellowship across both print and digital platforms, working on everything from weekend messages to major events, ministry campaigns, social media, and beyond.

Bring fresh ideas, a strong eye for design, and the ability to take a project from concept to completion with excellence and efficiency. You'll thrive in a collaborative team environment and be energized by the challenge of bringing big visions to life while staying rooted in our mission: You Belong Here.

General Duties

Creative Design & Conception

• Bring creative ideas to life through compelling visual concepts that support ministry objectives, brand guidelines, and audience needs
• Collaborate with pastors, ministry leaders, and the creative team to brainstorm, problem-solve, and design assets that move people toward action and engagement

Effective Visual Communication

• Design with clarity and purpose, using typography, color, photography, layout, and motion to communicate key messages with excellence and impact.

Brand Stewardship

• Maintain consistency across all platforms and materials while pushing creative boundaries that elevate and evolve the Life Fellowship brand
• Help ensure every design reflects the heart, tone, and values of who we are as a church

Project Management

• Juggle multiple design projects at once while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality and creativity
• Work closely with project managers and internal stakeholders to keep communication clear and deliverables on track

Production & File Prep

• Prepare final files for print and digital use with excellence in accuracy, resolution, and formatting
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal teams to ensure top-tier production quality for all deliverables

Skills/Experience

• A strong portfolio that showcases creativity, skill, and range across both digital and print design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with motion graphics, Canva, or Figma is a plus
• Strong understanding of design principles, brand development, and visual storytelling
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Active and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Fully aligned with the vision, values, and beliefs of Life Fellowship
• Active participation in Life Fellowship or your current church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community). Upon hiring, it is our expectation that you and your family (if applicable) make Life Fellowship your home church.
• Passionate about reaching people for Christ and committed to using graphic design to help people belong.

Other Information

Status: Full-time, exempt

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday