Creative Lead

WATER OF LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH•Fontana, CA

1d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Creative Lead provides vision, direction, and oversight for all creative output within the Communications Department. This role ensures brand consistency, creative excellence, and effective visual storytelling across all platforms while managing design workflows, vendor relationships, and production standards. The Creative Lead directly supervises the Graphic Designer and serves as the primary liaison for outsourced creative and production vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Creative Arts, Marketing, or related field preferred
4–6 years of professional design experience, with demonstrated leadership responsibility
Strong portfolio demonstrating creative direction and execution across multiple mediums
Prior experience coordinating with vendors and managing outsourced print jobs
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
Strong understanding of print and digital production processes
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Aspire to be a Christian role model in accordance with 1 Timothy, chapter 3
Maintain a consistent relationship with God, demonstrate a strong and growing walk with Christ and live a Biblical lifestyle that honors Christ
Be personally committed to the ideals, values and mission of WOL
Be a regular tither to WOL
Ability to appropriately handle confidential information, refraining from gossip
Ability to resolve issues according to Matthew 18
Be/become a Member at Water of Life and regularly attend its weekend services
Satisfactory background check

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain the visual identity and brand standards across all communications
Review and approve all creative assets (print, digital, environmental, and promotional)
Partner with the Director to translate ministry vision into compelling creative strategies
Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and design across all platforms
Directly supervise and develop the Graphic Designer
Provide clear creative direction, feedback, and coaching
Prioritize and assign design projects in partnership with the Project Manager
Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence
Oversee all outsourced print, production, and creative vendors
Source, evaluate, and manage vendor relationships for quality, cost, and reliability
Review proofs and final deliverables to ensure quality standards
Manage production timelines in coordination with the Project Manager
Contribute to design work as needed for high-priority or high-visibility projects
Develop concepts for campaigns, sermon series, events, and ministry initiatives
Support digital and social creative needs as required
Maintain organized design files, templates, and brand assets
Develop scalable systems for creative production and file management
Ensure proper handoff of assets for digital, print, and ministry use
Participate in “All-In” events, Prayer Mountain, Spiritual Growth Check List, etc.
Other duties as assigned.