Motion Graphic Designer

We are looking for a Motion Graphic Designer who sees creative work as a calling, not just a career. In this role, you will help bring stories to life through animation, 3D design, and visual storytelling that supports a ministry committed to sharing the hope of Christ. Your work will shape the images, videos, and virtual experiences that encourage, teach, and inspire people every day.

This is a fully on-site position is located in Akron, Ohio, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you want to use your gifts to support a ministry with purpose, if you thrive in a creative environment shaped by Christian values, and if you desire a place where your work directly serves the Kingdom, we invite you to apply.

Job Summary

Motion Graphic Designer creates animated images and graphics for use in television and digital video. They use software such as Adobe After Effects to create dynamic visuals that incorporate audio, animation, and visual effects. This is a dual role in that the motion graphic designer also helps aid in the production of 3D content for print, social media, and virtual reality production needs.

Essential Functions

• Create moving content and graphics for various media
  
• Work with creative teams to incorporate design elements into a project
  
• Use Adobe After Effects & Premiere Pro for motion graphics (MoGFX)
  
• Use Cinema 4D to create 3D content
  
• Good visual storytelling skills are a key to success for this position.
  
• Good time management skills as this position will often have several projects overlapping with various deadlines and levels of priority.
  
• Good layout design skills and understands the usage of contrast, repetition, alignment, & proximity to make information cohesive.
  
• Attention to detail is essential as the work produced often appears in print, video, & as digital content.
  
• Collaboration and good communication skills are a must.  This position requires an individual that can work well in a group or alone.
  
• Healthy understanding of color theory is essential to telling a compelling story in a limited window of time.
  

Other Duties

• Building & maintaining virtual reality sets and components
  
• Edit network spots, IDs, and other production content, as needed.
  
• Field camera equipment is useful.
  
• Assist in studio with production as needed, to run cameras and drive virtual productions.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional education in media production or a related field preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in network production or related college degree 
  Adobe Certification preferred
• Church or Ministry experience preferred
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and ChyronHego Prime for live production character generation.
• Excellent planning and organizational, and time management abilities to oversee multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in creating graphics, editing, video production, and remote production techniques.
• Motor Vehicle Operation: This position may require you to use company vehicles.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively both in oral and written formats.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure, with a strong focus on meeting deadlines and achieving results.
• Strong decision-making abilities

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Ability to stand, sit, talk, and hear as needed for the role.
• Use hands/fingers for operation of equipment and tools.
• Close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception required.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, carry, and reach.
• Occasional travel and outdoor conditions may be required based on production needs

TCT Ministries is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. As a religious organization, we exercise our legal right to hire individuals who share and uphold our faith-based mission and values. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification consistent with our mission.

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000