KidSpring Designer-Illustrator

NewSpring Church, Inc.; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpring Church in Anderson, SC is seeking a full-time Digital Arts Designer to create engaging visuals for elementary ministry. You will illustrate Bible stories, brand materials, graphics, and video assets while supporting set design and video shoots.

Collaborate with writers, animators, and volunteers to teach kids about Jesus, participate in creativity meetings, and oversee outsourcing of animation pieces. This role requires Photoshop and Illustrator experience and a strong eye for drawing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required or preferred.
• 1–2 years of proven experience with Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong art fundamentals and excellent drawing skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to rally others around your vision and provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Illustrate images for elementary-aged Bible stories.
• Design branding, handouts, social graphics, and video assets.
• Collaborate with writers, animators, and filmmakers to teach kids about Jesus.
• Manage tasks in Wrike project management software.
• Contribute to Creativity meetings.
• Assist in set design, creating physical props, and video shoots.
• Serve in KidSpring on Sundays with kids and volunteers to gauge curriculum quality.
• Adhere to KidSpring Creative Culture Values: have fun within timelines, budget, and vision; seek and give feedback; pursue mastery.

Skills

Art fundamentals

Drawing skills

Team collaboration

Presentation of ideas

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Role Description:

This role creates engaging digital artwork and visual assets for elementary-aged children’s ministry curriculum, including Bible story illustrations, series branding, graphics, and video/animation assets. It also contributes to the hands-on creative process through set design, physical props, team collaboration, and video shoot support to help bring stories to life and teach kids about Jesus on their level.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Illustrate images for elementary-aged Bible stories
• Concept and design branding, handouts, social media graphics, and video/animation assets
• Collaborate with a team of writers, animators, and filmmakers to create engaging visuals aimed at teaching kids about Jesus on their level
• Manage tasks in Wrike project management software
• Contribute to the creative process through team Creativity meetings
• Manage outsourcing of animated pieces
• Assist in set design, creating physical props, and video shoots as requested
• Serve in KidSpring on Sundays, interacting with kids and volunteers to gauge the success of curriculum being accurate, cohesive, and engaging
• Adhere to the KidSpring Creative Culture Values where together we
  • Have fun creating within the boundaries of our timeline, budget, and vision.
  • Seek, give, and receive feedback by asking clarifying questions, giving critique that is considerate and direct, and supporting each other’s gifting.
  • Pursue mastery of our God-given skills through consistent self-discipline, perseverance, learning, and innovation.
• Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of NewSpring Church staff members, as defined by the Policies and Procedures Handbook.

Role Requirements:

• This role is full time 40 hours per week.
• A bachelor’s degree is required/preferred.
• 1-2 years of proven experience in Photoshop and Illustrator
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals and excellent drawing skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to rally people around your vision, present your ideas, serve the story through visuals, and provide constructive criticism
• This role adheres to a standard schedule, knowing it may fluctuate at times & based on certain needs. Standard schedule is:
  • Sunday: 8:15am - 1pm + 2 hours remote
  • Monday: 9am - 5pm
  • Tuesday: 9am - 5pm
  • Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
  • Thursday: 9am - 5pm