Minister- LMCA Graphics Designer

Description

Lake Mead Christian Ministries (LMCM) Minister- LMCA Graphics Designer

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Communications & Engagement

Reports to: Director of Communications & Engagement

Compensation:  $35,360-$41,600 (based on experience and education)

Job Summary: The Graphic Designer serves as a creative partner within the Communications & Engagement Team, supporting the visual communication, marketing, and creative production needs of Lake Mead Christian Academy (LMCA) and Lake Mead Christian Ministries (LMCM). This position is responsible for developing high-quality print and digital materials that reflect LMCA’s brand identity, support organizational priorities, and communicate the school’s mission, values, and programs effectively.

Working under the direction and prioritization of the Director of Communications & Engagement, the Graphic Designer collaborates with Education leadership, school departments, and ministry teams to develop creative solutions for marketing campaigns, admissions initiatives, school events, athletics, performing arts, fundraising, and other organizational needs.

In addition to graphic design and creative production, this position serves as the primary operator and manager of the school’s graphics printer, overseeing print production and working with the IT team for equipment care, supply monitoring, and maintenance. 

The Graphic Designer is expected to manage multiple projects, meet established deadlines, maintain brand consistency, and communicate proactively regarding project progress, workload, production timelines, and potential challenges. This role requires a creative, organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative individual who values excellence, stewardship, and service.

All design projects, priorities, and final creative approvals will follow the established Communications & Engagement workflow and direction of the Director of Communications & Engagement.

Required Spiritual Qualities:

• Acknowledges Christ as Savior and lives life as His disciple
• Supports LMCM Mission by making disciples of Jesus Christ through our community involvement
• Demonstrates spiritual flourishing through prayer, Bible study, and outreach to others
• Believes the Bible to be the inspired & authoritative Word of God
• Agrees with and actively supports the LMCM Statement of Faith and Christ-Centered Culture. 
• Evidence of the fruit of the Spirit in dealing with people
• Has a Christ-centered home
• Attends and actively participates in a local, evangelical church

Essential Job Functions: 

• Design and produce print and digital materials for LMCA and LMCM, including promotional graphics, advertisements, signage, social media content, presentations, brochures, flyers, banners, and event materials.
• Develop creative assets for admissions and enrollment, athletics, performing arts, student life, fundraising, special events, and ministry-wide initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Director of Communications & Engagement and other departments to understand project goals, audiences, timelines, and creative needs.
• Maintain consistency with LMCA’s brand standards, visual identity, communication guidelines, and approved messaging across all materials.
• Prepare production-ready files for print and digital use, ensuring accuracy, quality, and proper formatting before submitting materials for approval or production.
• Serve as the primary operator and manager of the LMCA graphics printer and related production equipment, overseeing print preparation, production quality, routine equipment care, basic troubleshooting, supply monitoring, and maintenance coordination.
• Manage print production requests, scheduling, material usage, and workflow to ensure projects are completed efficiently, accurately, and within established deadlines.
• Monitor printer supplies and equipment needs, communicate issues or delays promptly, and coordinate repairs or technical support as needed.
• Maintain organized digital design files, templates, logos, fonts, approved creative assets, and print production materials.
• Incorporate feedback and revisions professionally, manage multiple assignments, and prioritize projects according to direction from the Director of Communications & Engagement.
• Coordinate with external print vendors when specialized production services are needed.
• Communicate project progress, timelines, workload, questions, and potential challenges while maintaining positive working relationships across the ministry.
• Participate in team meetings, project planning, creative collaboration, campus initiatives, and special projects as assigned.
• Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, attention to detail, and responsible stewardship of ministry resources while identifying opportunities to improve design quality, creative processes, and print production efficiency.
• Perform other duties consistent with the position and departmental needs.

Qualifications: 

• Education or training in graphic design, visual communications, digital media, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated graphic design experience and a portfolio of relevant work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Knowledge of print production, file preparation, resolution, color modes, typography, layout, and production specifications.
• Experience operating digital or large-format graphics printers preferred, or the ability to learn and become proficient with the school’s equipment.
• Strong understanding of visual hierarchy, composition, typography, color, and brand consistency.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and project-prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback, follow creative direction, and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a changing, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when working with internal ministry information.
• Commitment to responsible stewardship of equipment, supplies, budgets, and organizational resources.

Professional Expectations:

The Graphic Designer is expected to support the mission of Lake Mead Christian Ministries and Lake Mead Christian Academy through professional conduct, collaboration, creativity, stewardship, and a commitment to excellence.

This position requires a team-oriented mindset, flexibility, attention to detail, and a willingness to serve across departments. The successful candidate understands that all creative materials represent the school and its mission and is committed to maintaining a consistent, professional visual identity.

The Graphic Designer is a full-time, on-campus position expected to remain engaged, available, and responsive during scheduled working hours while managing assigned projects, print production responsibilities, and departmental priorities.

The Director of Communications & Engagement retains responsibility for creative direction, project prioritization, brand oversight, and final approval of communications and marketing materials. 

The Graphic Designer is responsible for executing approved creative work, maintaining production quality, managing the graphics printer, and communicating project status and equipment needs in a timely manner.

Benefits:  

• Ministry-related tax benefits 
• Accrued PTO and sick leave 
• Health insurance through Guidestone a Blue Cross Blue Shield network; Shared cost LMCM/employee 
• Short and long-term disability insurance; provided by LMCM  
• Life insurance offered
• Vision Group Policy; at the employee’s cost
• Dental Group Policy; at the employee’s cost 
• 403B matching and other retirement programs available
• Ministry Scholarship for LMCA and Lil’ Eagles tuition; Reductions - First year 50% scholarship, additional years 5% until max of 70%