Graphics Designer

• 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.

Graphic Designer I

• Turn the charts into treasure maps: Translate brand strategy and creative briefs into compelling visual executions.
• Navigate from crow’s nest to cannon deck: Move fluidly between big-picture concept thinking and precise, production-ready execution.
• Gather round the grog: Show up to brainstorms contributing bold & unexpected ideas, and help build on others ideas with a “yes, and” mindset.
• Fly the flags: Design across the full marketing mix (campaigns, digital, ecomm, social, OOH, etc) with a consistent, considered aesthetic.
• Balanced buccaneering: Develop and iterate on multiple design directions simultaneously, pushing beyond the first idea to find the strongest solution.
• Keep the fleet in formation: Maintain and evolve an existing visual brand system across every touchpoint without losing coherence or creative energy.
• Load the cannons wisely: Design with a strong understanding of how design drives conversion without sacrificing brand.
• Fore rigging: Create campaign visuals that are conceptually sharp and visually arresting, not just well-executed.
• Chart a course: Collaborate closely with copy and creative leadership to ensure design and language work together as a unified brand expression.
• Support your crew: Contribute to a collaborative creative culture where experimentation is encouraged and the best idea wins regardless of where it comes from.
• Address the Captain’s quarters: Present and communicate creative rationale clearly to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Captain the visual fleet: Work with and help direct photographers, retouchers, and external creative partners to maintain visual standards.
• Trade with trusted ports: Partner with external vendors, agencies, and freelancers to ensure it meets the brand's creative bar.
• Know when to lower the sails: Balance bold, expressive design with the discipline to know when restraint is the stronger choice.
• Ride the seas of change: You’re comfortable in a remote environment where there’s lots of change.
• Sail from your port o’ call: You’re able to work from home and connect with your crewmates throughout the day over chat, voice, and video through company provided equipment. Quarterly in-person meetings at varied locations.
• Hoist the Jolly Roger: Share your experience, expertise and interest with the crew to enhance our fun and progressive culture.

Graphic Designer

• Responsible for assisting the HR Inclusion and Engagement Specialist with compiling marketing material/designs related to company engagement initiatives and general administrative and project support.
• Supports the HR Inclusion and Engagement Specialist in the development and delivery of all internal marketing and graphic design tools, including but not limited to websites, print media, product design, displays, and productions.
• Coordinates marketing design projects, collaborating with multiple departments.
• Designs and develops product brand identity.
• Plans concepts by studying relevant information and materials.
• Illustrates concepts by designing examples of art arrangement, size, type size and style and submitting them for approval.
• Prepares finished art by operating necessary equipment and software.
• Coordinates with outside vendors, art services, web designer, marketing, printers, and colleagues, as necessary.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing tasks that align with and promote the Company’s culture management goals (e.g., Inclusion & Belonging).
• Creates a wide range of graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites with software such as Photoshop.
• Reviews final layouts and suggests improvements when necessary.
• Engages in continuous process improvement efforts around marketing and communication.
• Performs other job-related duties and works on special projects as assigned.

Summer Intern, HR Engagement – Graphic Design

• Bring creative talents to help our growing marketing team create visually appealing dynamic content.
• Work closely with the marketing team to turn written copy and campaign concepts into customer-facing materials.
• Have ownership of larger projects such as tradeshow booths.
• Design and create assets such as social media graphics, sales enablement collateral, webpages and event materials.
• Design vector illustrations or animate videos as needed.
• Adherence to deadlines is a must, and a degree of flexibility is needed to thrive in this role.

Senior Multimedia Designer

• Design social media graphics, sales enablement tools, slide decks, webpages, and trade show assets.
• Work closely with the content marketing team to turn written copy into customer-facing materials.
• Adhere to deadlines and maintain flexibility to thrive in this role.

• Design assets for web, email, paid media, social, and promotional channels.
• Develop launch creative that supports PDP conversion and overall campaign performance.
• Translate product and campaign briefs into compelling visual communication.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise brand standards while executing at division speed.
• Maintain high standards for typography, layout, and visual storytelling across all assets.
• Collaborate with content, go-to-market (GTM), and marketing teams to meet deadlines.
• Support cross-functional initiatives with timely and effective design solutions.

• Create designs using project requirements and concepts.
• Design within established brand guidelines.
• Produce final designs for print, digital, and interactive projects.
• Take on special design tasks (e.g. color correction, photo editing, file prep).
• Understand timeline builds and meeting deadlines.
• Work on a variety of branding projects such as presentations, brochures/leave-behinds, event/experience buildouts, social media, email/newsletter, and website.
• Attendance, punctuality, and reliability are essential functions of this role.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Junior Graphic Designer

• Develop and execute a comprehensive visual design strategy aligned with the company's brand and business goals.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team of visual designers, ensuring high-quality and consistent output.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and user experience teams to create compelling visual content for digital, print, and social channels.
• Ensure brand consistency and visual cohesion across all communications and platforms.
• Stay current with design trends, tools, and technologies to continuously innovate and improve visual design practices.
• Oversee production timelines, resource allocation, and design workflows to meet project deadlines effectively.
• Present design concepts and strategies to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

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