VISION STATEMENT:
Reaching People. Building Lives.
VALUES:
Excellence, Life-Giving, Kingdom-Minded, Leadership, Generosity, Spiritual Family, Biblical, Generational
OVERVIEW:
As a Graphic Designer at Southstone Church, you are eager to use your creative talents to support our communication efforts. You have a keen eye for design, strong communication skills, and a passion for working on meaningful projects. Your role will involve designing and creating assets for projects aligned with Southstone Church's vision: Reaching People and Building Lives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create high-quality, visually engaging graphics and visuals for weekend service experiences, social media content, campaigns, web design, and more.
- Support ministries and campuses with creative requests, including signage, branding, and events.
- Work closely with the Communications Director, other departments, and campuses to understand project requirements and effectively translate concepts into visually appealing designs.
- Oversee the design and ordering of all print materials required for projects within Southstone Church.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality designs within established deadlines.
- Embrace feedback from team members and departments to refine and improve designs and deliverables continuously.
- Perform other duties, as needed.
COMPETENCY / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Complete understanding and experience with Adobe Software Products, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as other design software.
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of design principles, typography, color theory, and composition.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
- A believer committed to nurturing a growing relationship with Christ and consistently demonstrating Christian character and integrity.
- Member of Southstone Church, upholding our core beliefs and values, and actively living out the church's mission.
- Well-organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Humble, flexible, and teachable, willing to be spiritually and professionally guided.
- A dedicated worker who is motivated, reliable, professional, mature, and able to meet deadlines.
- Ability to deal with change, delays, and unexpected events well.
- Communicates effectively and in a timely manner.
- Possesses the ability to balance vision with execution—strategically thinking ahead while managing the details.
- Demonstrates a collaborative leadership style and a heart for both ministry and people.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- A Bachelor's degree, certificate, or college coursework in a related field is a plus.
PROFESSIONAL / WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- 2+ years of experience creating and designing materials in a related field.
