Lead Graphic Designer

Position Title: Lead Graphic Designer

Reports to: Director of Communications

Status: Full-time, Support Staff (40 hours/week)

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Job Purpose and Goals
The Graphic Designer plays a key role in shaping and executing the messaging and visual identity of the organization across print, digital, and social media platforms. This role blends big-picture creativity with hands‑on design, turning ideas into strategic messaging and impactful visuals that engage audiences across every platform. Working closely with ministry and program leaders, this role translates goals and messaging into clear, compelling creative solutions. It also ensures brand consistency across all touchpoints, contributes to a cohesive and engaging social media presence, and helps elevate the overall quality and effectiveness of visual communication.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about using creativity to serve a greater purpose—someone who loves bringing ideas to life, collaborating with others, and creating visuals that communicate clearly and connect deeply.
5 Key Roles and Responsibilities
1. Creative Direction & Concept Development

Lead visual direction for campaigns, events, and key initiatives

Translate messaging goals into clear, compelling design concepts

Ensure creative approaches are aligned across print, digital, and social channels

2. Design Execution & Production

Design high-quality assets including marketing collateral, social graphics, and signage

Prepare and deliver final files for print, web, and platform-specific use

Manage multiple design projects from concept through completion

3. Social Media Strategy & Execution

Develop and maintain a cohesive social media content strategy and calendar

Create and publish platform-specific visual content that drives engagement

Monitor performance metrics and adjust content to improve reach and effectiveness

4. Brand Stewardship

Apply and uphold brand standards across all visual communications

Ensure consistency in design, tone, and messaging across teams and platforms

Contribute to ongoing refinement of brand guidelines and assets

5. Project Leadership & Collaboration

Partner with ministry/program leaders to clarify needs and provide creative input

Coordinate timelines and priorities across multiple stakeholders

Provide feedback on design work from staff, contractors, or volunteers

Competencies and Skills

Growing relationship with Jesus and a life marked by integrity, humility, and emotional intelligence

Strong communication skills and ability to incorporate feedback

Ability to handle multiple deadlines and shifting priorities with initiative and minimal direction

Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining a positive, solutions-oriented mindset

Collaborative mindset with a service-oriented approach

Ability to balance creative vision with practical constraints

Self-starter who takes ownership of work and contributes positive energy to team dynamics and challenges

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree required

3–5 years of professional graphic design experience

Strong portfolio demonstrating branding, campaigns, and multi‑channel design work

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)

Experience developing and executing social media content and strategy

Familiarity with social media analytics and scheduling tools

Experience in a nonprofit, church, or mission‑driven organization preferred

Strong skills in typography, layout, and visual composition

Must make Lincoln Berean Church their home church and participate in the life of the community (Life Group).
At Lincoln Berean Church, we fully expect each staff member to be actively engaged in following Jesus and believe that if this commitment to Jesus is present it will be evident in a staff member’s personal life, family relationships, and ministry. In working at Lincoln Berean Church, every staff member must be aware of and embrace the responsibility to represent the:

Church’s Mission: To glorify God by seeking to present every person complete in Christ.

Doctrine: Key Beliefs

Staff Core Values: Healthy Drive, Teachable, People Savvy, Radical Candor and Hopeful

Life Groups: The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone – we are better together!

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