Graphic Designer

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Shades Mountain Baptist Church - Birmingham, AL 35216Position Type: Full TimePosition Type: Full Time, Exempt (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday with occasional weekends required)
Direct Supervisor: Communications Director
Position Summary: The Graphic Designer serves as a visual storyteller for Shades Mountain Baptist Church by transforming ministry goals into compelling creative communications that help people engage with the gospel. This role is responsible for designing and producing high-quality print, digital, and environmental communication materials while protecting and strengthening the church's visual identity. Working closely with the Communications Director, Art Director, and ministry leaders, the Graphic Designer manages projects from concept through production, ensuring every piece of communication reflects excellence, clarity, and the mission of Shades Mountain Baptist Church.
Required Qualifications:

Committed and growing follower of Jesus Christ with a passion for using creativity to further the gospel
Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in graphic design across print and digital media
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and familiarity with creative workflows
Excellent visual design, typography, layout, and brand application skills
Detail-oriented with strong project and time management abilities
Collaborative team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
A member of Shades Mountain Baptist Church or willing and able to become a member
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience designing for web, social media, and digital communications
Experience working with print vendors and production processes
Experience serving on a communications, creative, or ministry team
Responsibilities:

Branding & Design

Collaborate with ministry teams to design digital, print, and environmental communication materials that effectively support ministry initiatives and reflect the church’s mission
Maintain and champion consistent brand standards and visual identity across all communication channels
Collaborate with the Art Director throughout the creative process, incorporating feedback and ensuring alignment with established creative standards
Production & Project Management

Manage multiple design projects simultaneously from concept to completion while balancing priorities, deadlines, and production requirements
Coordinate with print vendors to ensure quality, accuracy, and cost-effective production
Maintain organized digital asset libraries and project files
Assist with installation of environmental graphics and visual displays as needed
Maintain operational knowledge of print production equipment and best practices
Train and support church staff on brand guidelines, approved design tools, and basic print production processes
Perform other related duties that may benefit the Communications Team or the church as directed by the Communications Director or Executive leadership.
Our Team Values

We lift high the name of Jesus
Worship/Disciplemaking/Prayer
We serve with joy
Humility/Generosity/Initiative
We take new ground
Courage/Evangelism/Dependence on God
We grow together
Evaluation/Feedback/Empowerment
We stand shield to shield
Trust/Integrity/Commitment
OUR MISSION

Leveraging who we are and what we have been given for the sake of the gospel wherever we are and wherever God takes us.
WHAT WE BELIEVE

We believe the doctrines found in The Baptist Faith & Message.

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