Graphic & Digital Media Designer Job at Diocese of La Crosse in Onalaska

Position Title: Graphic & Digital Media Designer

Overview

The Graphic & Digital Media Designer creates and delivers visual design products that support the mission of evangelization and communications of the Catholic Diocese of La Crosse. This role produces graphics, print and digital materials, website designs and multimedia assets that reflect the beauty and identity of the Catholic Church. The designer ensures consistent branding across diocesan communications while meeting the practical needs of curia offices, parishes and diocesan initiatives.

• Reports to: Director of Communications and Public Relations
• Works closely with: Digital Evangelist and Marketing Specialist, IT and Multimedia Specialist, diocesan curia and supported diocesan organizations

Responsibilities

• Design and Production: Create visual assets that clearly express Catholic identity and inspire faith, including graphics, logos, brochures, posters, social media content, and multimedia elements (e.g., YouTube intro cards, video overlays).
• Design and maintain diocesan websites and digital platforms in collaboration with Communications and IT staff.
• Ensure all materials are visually engaging, theologically and doctrinally accurate and aligned with diocesan mission and branding.

• Branding and Consistency: Apply and maintain diocesan brand standards across print and digital communications.
• Support parishes and diocesan offices with branded templates and design guidance rooted in Catholic visual culture.

• Collaboration and Support: Work closely with colleagues to translate project needs into clear, visually effective designs.
• Respond positively to feedback, revising to meet project requirements.
• Provide design support for diocesan events, campaigns, and evangelization initiatives.

• Project Organization: Manage project timelines and tasks in Asana or similar systems.
• Communicate project progress clearly to the Director of Communications and team members.
• Balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines with attention to detail.

• Professional Growth: Stay current with design tools, techniques and digital communication trends.
• Explore creative solutions that enhance diocesan visual communications in service of the Gospel and the Church’s mission.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communications or related field (or equivalent professional experience) preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator; Premiere a plus) and Canva.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design for print, digital and multimedia projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Catholic symbols, liturgical traditions, and visual culture.
• Excellent communication skills and responsiveness to feedback.
• Working knowledge of copyright and licensing requirements for visual content.
• A practicing Catholic who understands and supports the teachings of the Church is strongly preferred.

Fulfills other responsibilities as assigned.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Religious Institutions