Branding and Design Lead

ROLE DESCRIPTION The Branding & Design Lead stewards LIFEGATE’s visual identity across sermon series, events, and ongoing ministry initiatives. This role provides clear ownership of branding, graphic design, and print deliverables while building and caring for a healthy graphic design volunteer team. Through clear, consistent, and excellent visual communication, this role supports the mission of LIFEGATE by helping people encounter Jesus and live the Made Alive life in Christ across every visual environment. RESPONSIBILITIES ENVISION AND MODEL A LIFE COMMITTED TO THE VALUES OF LIFEGATE Coram Deo: Communion with God, wholly devoted to Him. Expressed in faith, living holy, humble, and hungry. Shared Weight: Owning the whole, not just my role. Testifying faithfully, fueling the faith of another. Fortitude: Faithful with what’s been entrusted. Faithful to carry it to the end. Future Forward: Having vision for all that God can do. Innovating in faith that God wants to do more. Radical Hospitality: Creating hospitable spaces for people to encounter Jesus. Initiating Spirit-led conversations that lead people to Jesus. DEMONSTRATE COMMITMENT TO LIFEGATE VISION & MISSION Pursue church membership and commit to the seven distinct practices in Romans 12:9-13: Worship, Word, Presence, Prayer, Service, Generosity, Hospitality. Be an active, engaged participant during Sunday Gatherings and at church-wide, all-hands-on-deck events (Christmas Eve, Easter Gatherings, Prayer Nights, etc.). Build a pipeline of leaders and volunteers, multiplying the vision to plant more congregations. RECRUIT, ENVISION, EQUIP, & DEVELOP GRAPHIC DESIGN VOLUNTEER TEAMS Recruit creative volunteers and assess portfolios and skillsets Directly oversee, train and coordinate graphic and design volunteers Coach volunteers to uphold best practices and graphic standards Build a culture defined by love and unity, fostering a sense of team Cast vision for volunteerism, regularly sharing testimonies and celebrating wins Provide direction, coaching, and care / support for volunteers CREATE GRAPHIC & VISUAL MATERIALS THAT ALIGN WITH LIFEGATE’S IDENTITY & MESSAGING STANDARDS Collaborate with Creative Pastor on branding and visual direction for sermon series, seasonal initiatives, and key ministry events Translate teaching themes and ministry goals into cohesive, compelling visual identities Produce screen support for Sunday Gatherings and Prayer Nights Update rotating informational slides on internal TV networks Provide graphic support including (but not limited to) web, app, magazines, advertisements, products, packaging, and informational materials Design relevant and engaging apparel that furthers the vision and mission of LIFEGATE Ensure brand consistency across print, screen, in-person, and digital environments Maintain and evolve brand standards, templates, and design systems DESIGN & PRODUCE PRINT MATERIALS WITH EXCELLENCE Design and produce print deliverables such as signage, invites, banners, handouts, and promotional materials Manage print timelines, specifications, and vendor coordination as needed Support ministries with design needs while maintaining creative clarity, prioritization, and brand alignment OVERSEE THE CREATION & DEVELOPMENT OF LIFEGATE MERCHANDISE Collaborate with Creative Pastor to develop merchandise that reflects LIFEGATE’s vision, culture, and brand identity Contribute to the creative direction of merchandise, helping determine the appropriate look, feel, messaging, and visual expression for each initiative Partner with vendors to select materials and fit that balance quality, durability, comfort, and cost Review samples and provide feedback to ensure final products meet LIFEGATE’s creative and brand standards Support the Communications Coordinator, who oversees the selling and distribution of merchandise, by ensuring creative readiness and alignment COMPLETE OTHER TASKS & ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES WITH EXCELLENCE Work alongside the Communications Lead on project priorities and timelines Partner with the Storyteller Lead to ensure cohesive storytelling and visual consistency across all platforms while maintaining distinct ownership Oversee and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors Track all subscriptions and advise in advance, to Communications, when adjustments are made Ensure ministry email and external platforms across all departments have consistent identity and standards Support in ensuring creative storage rooms and maintain accurate inventory of all equipment Manage surplus equipment in alignment with the Surplus Property Disposal Policy Provide accurate, timely responses with professionalism to all communication (phone, email, teams, etc.) Perform other duties and tasks as assigned SERVE AS A FANTASTIC TEAMMATE TO COWORKERS AT LIFEGATE Demonstrate loyalty to the Creative Pastor and teammates in action and word Pursue and uphold relational unity with teammates Make assists for teammates to facilitate churchwide wins Place the team agenda before your own agenda Uphold the six commitments of trust and trustworthiness RELATIONSHIPS CREATIVE PASTOR: The Branding & Design Lead reports directly to the Creative Pastor, who is ultimately responsible for all that takes place within Communications and Creative. As such, the Branding & Lead Designer is expected to learn from and be responsive to him in all areas of ministry vision, direction, and coaching while striving for a healthy Christ-like relationship characterized by love, truth, and unity. COMMUNICATIONS & CREATIVE TEAM: The Lead Designer should embody and exhibit servant leadership in all nteractions with the Communications & Creative Team; building a culture defined by love in every interaction. STAFF & VOLUNTEERS: The Lead Designer should embody and exhibit servant leadership in all interactions with other ministry leaders and staff; supporting them and building a culture defined by love in every interaction. STRATEGY & OPERATIONS PASTOR: The Strategy & Operations Pastor is responsible for ensuring all human resources across LIFEGATE are in alignment with the character, values, and competence expected of staff. The Branding & Design Lead should comply in a godly and humble manner with all efforts from the Strategy & Operations Pastor for staff development and culture. CORE COMPENTENCIES DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. BUILDING EFFECTIVE TEAMS: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team. FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. INNOVATION MANAGEMENT: Is good a bringing the creative ideas of others to market; has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; has a sense about managing the creative process of others; can facilitate effective brainstorming; can project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace. PROCESS MANAGEMENT: Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources. Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person