Graphic Designer I

Awana ®

Graphic Designer I creating impactful visual content for Awana's mission-driven initiatives. Collaborating with teams to prepare designs that engage children and youth worldwide.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $45,000 - $49,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As the Graphic Designer I, you will play an important role in furthering our mission by using current and trending design concepts, technologies and tools to create compositions that visually represent our brand, and by preparing files for production and managing technical specs for everything from ads to packaging.
In this role you will collaborate with freelancers, vendors and team members across the ministry in preparing deliverables designed to engage our current and prospective partners, members, churches, clubs, discipleship leaders, and children in the mission and call to action of Awana.
You’ll thrive in this role if you can craft compelling visual narratives and support the team with production responsibilities while having a heart for mission work that directly impacts the lives of children and youth around the world.
This position is primarily remote with some travel required based on strategic organizational meetings, including annual conferences and assisting with occasional photoshoots. Primary travel locations would be our offices in St. Charles, IL or Nashville, TN.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years demonstrated experience in graphic design/visual communications that shows working knowledge of design principles, typography, color theory layout and composition.
Working knowledge of common graphic design technology including Mac and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Lightroom); also desired, working knowledge of printing processes and technologies.
Proven ability to effectively and artistically apply elements of design such as: line, shape, space, color, scale, contrast, typography.
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) with a concentration in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or similar from an accredited college or university desired but not required.
Experience working with external vendors and printers, including preparing production-ready files and performing thorough preflight checks.
Occasional local and out-of-town, overnight travel may be required.
General understanding of the Bible and the Christian Church in its various expressions preferred.
Experience with Awana Club, curriculum, resources, & solutions is a plus!
Eligibility to work in the United States is required; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
Must be a born-again Christian.
Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Must be in agreement with the Awana Doctrinal Statement.
Must be in fellowship with the body of Christ through a local church.
Regularly engages in reading the Holy Bible as a guide and standard for living.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mission-driven work that changes the lives of children and youth around the world.
Remote-first work environment, allowing you to do the majority of your work from where it is you call "home".
Workplace culture that prioritizes prayer, a Biblical worldview, intentional connection, flexibility, family, and community engagement.
Benefits package, including a variety of programs you can choose from to meet you and your family’s needs. Some of these include medical, dental & vision health insurance, paid family leave, 401(k) & Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer match, generous paid vacation & holidays, adoption assistance, college scholarship, an employee wellness program, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

graphic designvisual communicationsdesign principlestypographycolor theorylayoutcompositionpreparing production-ready filespreflight checksprinting processes

Soft Skills

collaborationcreativitycommunicationattention to detailmission-oriented mindset

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Graphic DesignBachelor's degree in Visual Communications