Graphic Designer

Lutheran Life Villages•Fort Wayne, IN

18d

About The Position

Lutheran Life Villages is hiring a full-time Graphic Designer to create and produce digital and print content that brings the organization’s brand to life. The role captures resident life, staff engagement, community events, and organizational culture through photography and video, and develops content for social media, the website, recruitment, marketing campaigns, events, and outreach initiatives. The Graphic Designer manages social media content and engagement, supports website updates and basic SEO, organizes digital creative assets, and tracks channel performance to inform reporting and campaign improvements. The position works collaboratively with the Brand & Marketing Manager and teams across departments to execute campaigns, content calendars, and storytelling initiatives. The Graphic Designer ensures all work reflects the organization’s established brand standards, voice, and visual identity, and supports Lutheran Life Villages’ mission, vision, and values. Other duties may be assigned. Lutheran Life Villages provides services for seniors across six campuses in Northeast Indiana and has more than 400 employees. The organization describes its work as guided by Christ’s love and focused on compassionate care, independence, wellness, and spiritual life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, marketing, communications, or a related field.
Two to four years of experience in creative design, marketing production, or content development.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere.
Experience with video editing, photography, and basic audio production.
Familiarity with social media scheduling and analytics tools.
Strong time management and ability to prioritize in a high-volume, request-driven environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Creative storytelling skills and an eye for composition, lighting, and visual consistency.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage digital assets and creative files.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to brand consistency.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in healthcare, senior living, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
Experience collaborating with external marketing agencies and cross-functional teams.
Experience with website content management systems (CMS).

Responsibilities

Capture and produce high-quality photography and video reflecting resident life, staff engagement, community events, and organizational culture.
Edit and develop video content for social media, website use, recruitment, and marketing campaigns.
Manage social media platforms, including creating graphics, scheduling content, monitoring platforms, and engaging with audiences.
Develop and publish on-brand digital media aligned with organizational messaging and campaign objectives.
Support website maintenance by updating artwork and photos, creating landing pages, and implementing basic SEO techniques.
Create digital and print campaign assets, including graphics, short-form videos, email visuals, and promotional materials.
Collaborate with the Brand & Marketing Manager on marketing campaigns, content calendars, and storytelling initiatives.
Create artwork for events, outreach initiatives, and organizational needs across campuses.
Maintain and organize digital asset libraries, including photos, videos, and creative files.
Support recruitment efforts with visual materials highlighting workplace culture and employee experience.
Track marketing performance across channels and share insights for reporting and campaign improvements.
Ensure content reflects brand standards, voice, and visual identity established by the Brand & Marketing Manager.
Support Lutheran Life Villages’ mission, vision, and values in all interactions and work.
Perform other duties as assigned.