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Part-Time | 29 Hours

Direct Report | Lead Graphic Designer

Mission of The Mount // The Mount exists to make a difference for one more.

Profile of The Mount // The Mount Church was founded in 1907 in Stafford Virginia when there weren’t any paved roads! Started by just a few families, the Mount has grown to over 3000 in attendance across 3 physical locations and a campus online. The Mount Church is a growing multi-ethnic church that has been called to make a difference for one more.

General

• Have a growing walk with Christ and a passion to share Christ with children and their families.
• The Graphic Designer supports the vision and mission of The Mount by creating clear, engaging, and on-brand visual content for church ministries and initiatives. Reporting to the Lead Graphic Designer, this role contributes to both creative execution and basic project coordination, helping ensure projects move efficiently from concept to completion. This position is ideal for a developing designer who is called to use creativity for ministry and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Must be a member of The Mount Church and commit to and uphold our staff core values
• Effectively carry out and cast the vision set forth by the Lead Pastor.
• Adhere to and encompass the qualities and characteristics required of The Mount Church staff members, as defined by the Policies and Procedures Handbook.
• Nurture and care for all Volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• A genuine calling to use creativity and design in service of ministry.
• Strong understanding of foundational design principles, including layout, composition, color theory and visual hierarchy.
• Solid sense of typography and attention to detail
• Ability to translate ideas and direction into clear, compelling visual designs
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Flexible, teachable, and able to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to follow established brand standards and creative direction
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Experience with print and digital design, including web and social media graphics
• Familiarity with basic project management tools or workflows preferred (Asana, Microsoft Teams)
• Basic photography and image editing skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and produce creative assets that support:
  • Teaching series and worship experiences
  • Website and digital platforms
  • Church-wide initiatives, events, and ministry programs
  • Signage, publications, and promotional materials
• Create graphics and collaborate on content for various social media platforms
• Brainstorm and collaborate with the Communications Team from concept through execution
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Communicate with vendors as needed regarding print specifications, timelines, and delivery
• Ensure designs remain consistent with The Mount’s brand and visual identity
• Assist the Lead Graphic Designer in managing project workflows, timelines, and priorities
• Receive, organize, and track design requests from various ministries
• Help ensure projects move through each stage of the creative process on schedule
• Communicate project updates, deadlines, and next steps with internal stakeholders
• Prepare files for print and digital delivery, ensuring accuracy and completeness

Experience & Qualifications

• 1–3 years of graphic design experience or relevant education and portfolio
• Experience working in a team-based creative environment
• Church, nonprofit, or mission-driven organization experience preferred, but not required