Creative Graphic Designer I - OSD Creative

Liberty University•Lynchburg, VA

3d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Creative Graphic Designer I develops and executes high-quality creative assets for OSD and affiliated offices across live events, digital platforms, and print channels. Working within established review processes, the designer manages timelines and priorities, collaborates across disciplines, upholds audience-first and brand standards, communicates proactively, and integrates feedback. Through craft excellence, reliability, and a team-first approach, the role advances OSD’s mission with purposeful, high-impact creative work. Applicants must submit a current portfolio with their application. The role produces creative assets for Convocation, Campus Community, Liberty Worship Collective, LU Stages, LU Shepherd, LU Serve, LU Send, and Liberty Pastoral Counseling & Care. It owns projects from start to finish, maintains organized files and handoffs, and contributes ideas to creative work and team workflows. The designer participates in creative brainstorms and supports a team culture that values feedback, growth, spiritual and creative development, accountability, and respectful communication. This is a full-time, onsite position. The work is typically performed in a climate-controlled, well-lighted setting with moderate noise and may occasionally involve facilitating outdoor events. Travel may be required. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Submit a current portfolio with the application.
Four-year college degree; concentration in a relevant creative field is preferred.
Proficiency in tools and programs relevant to the creative discipline.
0–2 years with OSD Creative and consistent delivery of high-quality work.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English professionally.
Public communication skills sufficient to represent Liberty University professionally.
Strong organizational skills.
Computer skills.
Ability to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve routine and complex problems.
May be required to travel; when driving for work, a valid driver’s license, acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance are required.
Ability to sit for deskwork or keyboard use, hear and speak to communicate, stand, walk, climb stairs, handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop, and regularly lift 10 pounds or less.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree concentrated in a relevant creative field.
0–2 years in a professional creative position.

Responsibilities

Produce creative assets across a range of platforms and events for Convocation, Campus Community, Liberty Worship Collective, LU Stages, LU Shepherd, LU Serve, LU Send, and Liberty Pastoral Counseling & Care.
Support OSD Creative staff with discipline-specific assets as needed.
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while adhering to briefs, deadlines, and budget restrictions.
Stay current with creative industry trends, especially those relevant to target audiences and church and ministry culture.
Use industry-standard tools and explore creative software and workflows to innovate and advance creative work.
Ensure work reflects audience-first thinking and meets the intent of the brief.
Own and execute creative projects from start to finish, maintaining clear file hygiene and organized handoffs.
Execute projects with clear vision, strong delivery, and thoughtful integration of feedback.
Communicate proactively and manage deadlines, deliverables, and expectations.
Bring fresh ideas and improvements to elevate creative work and team workflows.
Model OSD Creative team values, including growth, accountability, transparency, encouragement, a team-first mindset, and character reflecting the heart of Christ.
Contribute to a team culture that embraces feedback, celebrates growth, and supports spiritual, relational, and creative development.
Participate in team creative brainstorms and contribute to ideation for campaigns, series, and social content.
Communicate respectfully and constructively in feedback exchanges.
Attend departmental and official Liberty University meetings as required.
Work effectively as an OSD team member and support OSD and Liberty University missions and events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Adhere to Liberty University policies and represent the University in an exemplary manner.