Art Director Job at Elevation Church, Matthews, NC

  • Elevation Church
  • Matthews, NC

Job Description

At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we're a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We're grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website ( ( to be sure you're aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create high-quality designs for weekend experiences, sermon series, digital content, social media, and special projects
  • Collaborate with the Creative Director, writers, and programming teams to develop strong visual concepts that communicate messages clearly and creatively
  • Help lead the design direction for campaigns and series—contributing to concept development, look and feel, and execution
  • Maintain and elevate the visual standards of the church's brand across all platforms
  • Execute designs across multiple formats (broadcast, social, web, print, environmental) with excellence and consistency
  • Provide creative feedback and direction to other designers and freelancers
  • Partner with video teams, animators, and other creatives to bring cohesive, multi-platform experiences to life
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Prepare and deliver final files for production across various media

MUST-HAVES

  • Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating a high level of design, typography, and layout expertise
  • Proven ability to lead design projects and contribute to creative direction
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
  • Strong understanding of branding, visual systems, and storytelling through design
  • Ability to operate with both creative vision and executional excellence
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
  • High attention to detail with a commitment to excellence
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

NICE-TO-HAVES

  • Experience working in a non-profit environment or ministry setting

  • Knowledge of motion design or animation
  • Experience designing for broadcast or large-scale environments
  • Familiarity with social media trends and digital-first design strategies
  • Experience working with AI-assisted design tools

DAY-TO-DAY

  • We're a Sunday-Thursday work environment . Monday-Thursday, we're in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we're supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses.
  • There's a lot to accomplish each week, so we're pretty fast-paced. We're also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us.
  • Yes, we work hard. But we're good at playing hard, too. We're a creative staff, so there's no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun !
  • You can't help but grow on our staff. You'll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you , both in structured and unstructured ways.
  • We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon.
  • Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.

BENEFITS

  • Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee's medical benefits for full-time staff
  • 403b with 4% match
  • Dental & Vision benefits
  • Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
  • Elevation Church subsidizes 6 sessions of counseling annually
  • Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)

Job Tags

Full time, Freelance, Work at office, Weekend work

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