What are the responsibilities and job description for the Filmmaker - Motion Graphics position at Christ's Church of the Valley?
Company Description
The purpose of the Visual Arts team is to support the mission of Christ’s Church of the Valley by creating compelling, high-quality video and motion graphic content for all areas of the church. The Filmmaker is a motion-graphics–driven creative who collaborates with the Visual Arts team and ministry partners to deliver visually engaging, story-focused content that supports CCV’s mission and messaging.
**Applications will not be accepted without an online demo reel**
Job Description
Essential Job Functions
- Participates in the creative process alongside the Marketing & Visual Arts Sr. Director and Team Leads, contributing to conceptual discussions, scripts, storyboards, and visual direction.
- Produces video content from concept through final delivery, with motion graphics as a core component of the storytelling process.
- Designs and animates motion graphics including, but not limited to: title sequences, lower thirds, sermon graphics, animated transitions, social media assets, and visual explainers.
- Integrates motion graphics seamlessly with live-action footage to enhance clarity, engagement, and narrative impact.
- Operates cameras, lighting, audio, and grip equipment for both field and studio productions.
- Collaborates closely with ministry partners to translate ideas and messaging into effective video and motion graphic solutions.
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of creative excellence.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Character & Chemistry
- A passion for reaching the lost
- Personal integrity in all areas of life
- Must be – or willing to become – a participating member of CCV
- Regularly attends worship services with their family
- Is an active participant in a neighborhood group, a transformation group and is a regular tither
Competency
- Motion Graphics Expertise (Required) – Demonstrated ability to design and animate professional-quality motion graphics that support storytelling and communication goals.
- Customer Focus – is dedicated to meeting the expectations of our members & attenders and the team members we work with daily.
- Interpersonal Skills – relates well to all kinds of people and builds effective relationships, communicates effectively both interpersonally and corporately.
- Self-Development – Committed to improvement, seeks constructive criticism, understands strengths and weaknesses.
- Drive for Results – Steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Is action-oriented and displays focus, passion & initiative. Takes appropriate action when something needs to be done.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in film, motion design, or a media-related field; or a minimum of 3 years of professional experience with significant motion graphics responsibilities.
- Required: Proven professional experience in motion graphics, demonstrated through an online demo reel.
- Advanced proficiency in:
- Adobe After Effects as a primary motion graphics and visual effects platform
- Adobe Premiere Pro and/or DaVinci Resolve for non-linear editing and color grading
- Adobe Photoshop for asset creation and integration into motion design workflows
- Strong working knowledge of video cameras (specifically RED Komodo), field and studio lighting, and production workflows.
- Functional understanding of audio production as it relates to video and motion graphic integration.
- Proven ability to independently take projects from concept → production → edit → motion graphics → final delivery.
Highly organized, creatively driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Additional Information
General Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees. CCV Leadership reserves the right to revise the position, its job functions, minimum qualifications and other aspects of the position in any way at any time.