Graphic Designer Job at Alamo Heights United Methodist Church in San Antonio

It's clarity for someone trying to find their way in an unfamiliar building; it's a face in an image that looks like theirs; it's type legible enough for eyes that struggle; it's the difference between a person feeling like they belong here and quietly wondering if they do. This is a role with real creative ownership and a genuine seat at the table in how we communicate who we are and who we're for. That includes: Designing graphics, layouts, slides, and illustrations that give our brand a consistent, recognizable visual voice Creating original artwork each week for the Sunday bulletin Building flexible digital templates that help individual ministries communicate well on their own, without starting from scratch each time Partnering with the Communications and Discipleship Pastor and Communications Director on marketing strategy, campaigns, and milestones Collaborating on social media content and email design Keeping our website visually current and in step with our identity Coordinating with Print Shop interns to maintain quality and consistency across printed materials Fielding design requests from ministry leaders and staff across the organization — translating what people need into work that actually serves them What We're Looking For A degree in design, visual arts, or a related field — or, as an alternative to the traditional degree, hands-on experience that makes the same case 2–4 years working across artistic media, with fluency in Adobe Creative Suite Skill in both digital and hand-drawn illustration A working command of typography, color theory, composition, and an understanding of ADA best practices and recommendations The ability to take an abstract idea and make it feel grounded and alive on a page or screen Awareness of where web, social, and digital design are heading Comfortable working across departments — fielding requests, navigating internal systems, and turning what people need into design that works for them Able to shift comfortably between project types and scales while keeping pace with deadlines Openness to learning new platforms and tools as the work evolves You'll Do Well Here If... You think about who's on the other end of what you make. And you do something about it. You care about collaboration and the craft, and you want the people around you to as well.